Description:
Prearrangements:
Prearrangements are designed to gather information that will be needed at the time of death and to make one's wishes known. A form, which contains these details, is available that may be completed and left with the funeral home. As much as no one cares to think about death, it has been our experience that it is much less stressful when families have the opportunity to discuss wishes with their loved ones and gather information at their leisure than at the time of need. We realize circumstances do change so these forms are easily updated with a phone call or, preferably, a letter or e-mail. We would be happy to make copies for you to keep or to leave with a loved one.
Funeral Pre-funding - Insurance & Assignments:
Funeral Trust Agreements by way of pre-funded irrevocable burial insurance are a means of setting aside funds to be used solely for a person's funeral or cremation expenses. The funds are applied to the funeral home's charge for services, merchandise, as well as cash advance items (i.e. clergy honorariums, flowers, obituary expenses, grave opening and closing, musician honorariums, etc).
Cremation Services are an alternative means of final disposition from the traditional funeral service but offer many options. For instance, your loved one may be embalmed for viewing and/or a funeral with the cremation following services. Or, you may opt for immediate cremation and hold a memorial service at a future date. You might choose to inter the cremated remains in a cemetery or scatter them in an appropriate location.
Funeral Services have changed over time to best accommodate the bereaved family's need to honor the deceased and comfort the survivors. Services may vary greatly between religions, geographical locations, and personal family preferences. Asking the cost of a funeral would be a little like asking the cost of a wedding - it will all depend on what is chosen. We strive to offer a wide variety of products and services to choose from.