What to Expect When Arranging
There is a lot that goes into the planning of funeral and cemetery services. The older we get the greater the chance is that we have been to a funeral and have seen things we like and perhaps even some thing we didn’t like. At the beginning of the arrangements, we will ask you about your ideas relating to funeral services. We want to help you, step by step, plan a funeral or memorial service that will best reflect your loved one’s life and honor their memory. We want you to think about hobbies, interests and accomplishments that should be shared with all those who attend the service.
The time that you spend at the mortuary and cemetery will vary depending on how much has been pre-planned; how much experience you have had making arrangements in the past; how many people are involved in the decision process; how many questions you ask and how detailed you what the answers to be. Our job is to inform you so that you may make the best decisions for you, your family and friends. This being said, you can count on spending at least an hour with the funeral counselor and an hour with the cemetery counselor. Of course, the more involved the services are, the more decisions you have to make, and the more time it takes to discuss all of your options. If at any time you feel overwhelmed, we can take a break and even resume the arrangements the next day.
Things to Think About
Whether you want cremation or full casket burial, before coming to the mortuary you should think about:
*Things you want to include in the services (speakers, poems, songs, videos, etc.).
*Things that represent the life you are honoring that can be displayed on a table, or, in or around the casket (pictures, sports memorabilia, hand crafts, fishing rods, books, etc.) Don’t worry about us, over the years we’ve seen just about everything…it just needs to be meaningful to you!
*Some optional days and times to have the service. Talk with your family and close friends to discuss what timing works for them. The mortuary and cemetery will do everything they can to accommodate your schedule.
*Information that will be needed for the death certificate and other paperwork. (Click here to go to statistical page).
Things to Bring
*The deceased’s Social Security Card
*Vital Statistic Information (Click here to go to statistical page)
*Clothing to be used (including undergarments)
*Veterans’ papers (DD214)
*Your preferred method(s) of payment |
