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Cremation
Contrary to what most people believe, cremation does not limit one's choices. The
choice of cremation does not eliminate a funeral service. A funeral service
followed by cremation need be no different than a funeral service followed by
ground burial. Following the funeral service and cremation, the cremated remains are
usually placed in an urn before being committed to a final resting place.
The cremation urn may be interred in an existing family burial plot, interred in a
special cremation section at a cemetery or placed in an indoor or outdoor cemetery columbarium.
Scattering cremated remains may be done at a designated place on land or water in accordance
with state and local laws. Scattering cremated remains on someone's private property requires
their permission. It is not recommended to scatter on your personal property
(should your home be sold) or on public property where others may come into contact with
the cremated remains. For many people, it is important to have a permanent place to go to
visit. This allows family and friends the ability to remember and celebrate a life that
has been lived and touched others.
Can there be funeral services or ceremonies if cremation is chosen?
Cremation does not limit, but in fact increases the options available. The options for
ceremonies prior to or following the cremation can include the selection of a casket or
an urn, visitation with the body present (or memorial visitation where the urn is the
focal point), a display of photographs or personal effects and awards, the location of the
funeral ceremony and selection of music.
The Church Funeral
Our simple Church Funeral Plan was created to renew old traditions and lower the high cost of funerals.
We believe that a Christian funeral, like other major life events, should be held in the church.
View more information on The Church Funeral Plan
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Personalized / Unique
All of our services can be customized to meet a family's needs or wishes. Increasingly, we
find individuals want to create a memorial that reflects a more personalized and meaningful
tribute. Our staff is always available to help you plan and design a memorial that fully
reflects your wishes.
A memorial celebrates a life lived, and can take many forms. Whatever your wishes, our staff
will be pleased to give you full details about our products and services, and help you make
your decision. They will also make sure that any memorial you choose meets all your specifications.
Every funeral service should be a memorable, warm reflection of the person who has died.
Many families believe costs may restrict them from planning a fitting tribute.
However, photographs, a special song, even a favorite tie or golf clubs, can be incorporated
into the funeral service to make it more meaningful. You tell us what it is that made your
loved one so special and we'll give you ideas for personalizing the service.
Direct Burial
The body is buried shortly after death, usually in a simple container. No viewing or visitation
is involved, so no embalming is necessary. A memorial service may be held at the graveside or later.
Direct burial usually costs less than the "traditional", full-service funeral. Costs
include the funeral home's basic services fee, as well as transportation and care of the body,
the purchase of a casket or burial container and a cemetery plot or crypt. If the family chooses to be at the cemetery for the burial, the funeral home often charges an additional fee for a graveside service.
Tribute to the Life of the Deceased
Families normally have photographs of the deceased at different stages of life. Our staff can take these photographs, add music and scenery, and create a memorable DVD depicting important moments in the life of the deceased for showing during visitation.
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