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Where to Start

When you first begin the process of designing a funeral, the decisions you'll face might seem overwhelming at first. We're here to help you approach the choices one by one and make the journey one of love, healing, and life celebration. The process can be broken down into two stages: decisions regarding the service and how you'd like to honor your loved one's life, and decisions regarding how you'd like to care for your loved one's physical remains.

 

Planning a Funeral

Whether it's formal or informal, traditional or offbeat, a funeral provides an opportunity for family and friends to gather and support one another in taking the first steps of their healing journey. A service can take place in any setting - at your home, outdoors, church or at our facilities. The service may have music, poetry, stories or quotes incorporated to fit the personality of the deceased or the desire of the family. A minister, friend or family member may be chosen to facilitate the service. There are endless possibilities for what the service can be, and we're honored to go above and beyond in our duty to meet your personalized and specific requests.

Our staff is experienced in understanding and graciously accommodating the needs of all beliefs, faiths, lifestyles, and relationships. We're here to answer your questions and guide you through the decisions you'll need to make, and will encourage you to take your time to figure out the most meaningful and fitting way to honor your loved one and incorporate the elements that you and your family find meaningful. 


Caring for a Loved One's Physical Remains

Once you've chosen how you'd like to celebrate your loved one's life journey, the next decision you'll face is about how you'd like to care for their physical remains. This can be a difficult or emotional choice for you and your family, and we'll provide you with the information you need as we help you to consider your options and make the decision that is right for your loved one and for your family. Once you've chosen between burial and cremation, there are a few additional decisions you'll face:

  • For visitation you will need to decide if you want a public viewing.  If you desire public viewing of the remains then you will be asked permission for embalming.  Embalming is not a law but most funeral homes will require this process before they will allow the public to view the remains.
  • For a burial, you'll need to select a casket, cemetery and the type of outer burial container desired or required by the cemetery if choosing an in ground burial, or you may choose a mausoleum.  Pall bearers will also need to be chosen to carry the casket from the hearse.
  • For cremation, you'll need to select an urn and choose whether to bury, entomb, or scatter the cremated remains, as well as where you'd like to do so.

No matter which path you decide to take, we'll be there to support you and assist you in exploring your options and making an informed decision that feels right for you and your loved one.

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