Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself and God our Father, who has loved us and given us eternal comfort and good hope by grace, comfort and strengthen your hearts in every good work and word
( II Thessalonians 2 : 16-17 )
Services Offered By Our Funeral Home
The predominant purpose of a funeral service is to provide for the dignified and respectful care of the deceased. It's a special tribute to a unique life. The funeral service allows the survivors to celebrate the nature and character of their loved one, therefore assisting them in overcoming grief. It brings close friends and relatives together who can lend support and consolation when they're most needed. It also affords those friends and relatives the opportunity to share the love and respect they feel for someone who was important to them. The funeral service provides a proper sense of completion. Many times, just seeing how much others care can be an enormous help to a family in adjusting to their loss.
We understand the overwhelming impact planning a funeral can have upon a family, and we can help by taking care of the many details that must be handled after a death. Below are four outlines of funeral services. We will also work to accommodate any special request that might add meaning or comfort to the service and help the family face the future with renewed strength.
Service Description
Traditional Funeral Service
This type of service includes calling hours with the deceased present (either an open or closed casket), funeral service, a vehicle procession to the cemetery, graveside committal, and burial.
Funeral Service with Cremation
Calling hours with the deceased present (with either an open or closed casket), funeral service, committal service, cremation, burial or other disposition of remains at a later date.
Memorial Service
The body of the deceased undergoes cremation, a service is held to honor and celebrate the life of the deceased (usually with the remains present in an urn,) burial or other disposition of remains.
Direct Cremation
The body of the deceased undergoes cremation and is returned to the family.