We offer a complete
selection of funeral and cremation services. When
choosing the type of service best for you, we believe
there are some facts to consider. For
example, remember the family. When you are considering
the type of funeral you plan to arrange it is
important to discuss your wishes with your family.
This way you can understand what is important
to them, what is important to you, and what their
needs may be.
Before talking to the funeral
director, you may wish to consider some of the
following questions:
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What type of funeral service
would you like? |
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Is there
music, poetry, or scripture that has special
meaning to you? |
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Is there a cemetery you prefer? |
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If you are considering cremation, what will
be the disposition of the cremated remains?
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What is the benefit for my family and friends
of a visitation with the body present? |
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Is there anything at a
funeral you have seen which you liked . .
. or disliked? |
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How much cost is appropriate for you? |
Funeral costs fall into three areas. In every
instance a funeral home should, and must by law,
give to you a detailed statement of all costs
associated with the funeral you are planning.
The first area of cost is the
charges from the funeral home for the services,
facilities, or equipment it provides. It may be
associated with the care of the body, the arrangement
of the services, specific services such as visitation
or funeral service, or the staff necessary to
carry out your wishes. It may also contain elements
of the general costs related to the funeral home's
ability to be there when you need them, including
things like telephone, insurance, taxes, and utilities.
The second area is for things
that you may buy. These may include a casket,
a receptacle the casket is placed into at the
cemetery, an urn for cremated remains, or other
items like register book and printed service folders.
The third area of expense includes
other costs such as flowers, honoraria for those
who take part in the service like organists or
vocalists, and cemetery expenses.
Whatever your ideas for
funeral or memorial services, the funeral home
should be able to help you with suggestions and
guidance regarding details and cost.
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