What to Expect when Arranging
There is a lot that goes into the planning of funeral services. The older we get the greater the chance 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 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 of all of your options so that you may make the best decisions for you, your family and friends. This being said, you will probably spend a minimum of one hour with the funeral counselor. Of course, the more involved the services, the more decisions that need to be made and the more time it takes to discuss all of your options. The most important thing we can do is to help you and your family arrange a service that is right for you, no matter how simple or complex. If at any time you feel overwhelmed, we can take a break and even resume the arrangements the next day.
Things to Think About:
Following are some options you should consider, whether you choose cremation or full casket burial, before coming to the mortuary:
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What do you wish to include in the services (speakers, poems, songs, videos, etc.).
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What items 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.). Be as creative and thoughtful as you wish. Over the years we’ve seen just about everything…it just needs to be meaningful to you!
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Consider 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 possible to accommodate your schedule.
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Information that will be needed for the death certificate and other paperwork. (Click here to go to statistical page).
Things to Bring to the Mortuary and Cemetery:
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The deceased’s Social Security Card
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Vital Statistics Information (Click here to go to statistical page)
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Clothing to be used (including undergarments)
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Veterans’ papers (DD214)
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Your preferred method(s) of payment
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