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Pre-Arrangement
Considerations
Thinking about the inevitability
of one's death is subject that few like to consider. For many, actually moving
ahead with the pre-planning or pre-paying for their funeral is even more
difficult to act on.
When one begins to understand the
financial and emotional pressure that a funeral can thrust on our loved ones,
it becomes clear that planning in advance is a considerate and responsible
thing to do.
Similar to the protection that
life insurance provides for loved ones; planning a funeral in advance can
protect loved ones from much more than just financial concerns. You have always
been there to protect them throughout your life, why not after your death?
With the large number of options
and considerations available to individuals today, it is important to speak
with someone you can trust.
We can guide you through the many
options and considerations to help you determine the arrangements that best
suite your needs. We will help you find a balance between the emotional,
spiritual and financial needs of your surviving loved ones after you have gone.
CREMATION
Direct Cremation
The decedent is picked-up
from the place of death and brought back to the funeral home. The death
certificate is produced at the funeral home by the funeral director and then
signed by the attending physician or medical examiner. There is a 24 hour
waiting period. Next, the decedent is transported to the crematory for
cremation. The family may accompany the funeral director to the crematory. Once
the cremation process is complete, the cremains are brought back to the funeral
home. (note: There is no visitation with this selection and no casket needed)
Basic Cremation with
Visitation and/or Funeral Service
The decedent is picked-up
from the place of death and brought back to the funeral home. The death
certificate is produced at the funeral home by the funeral director and then
signed by the attending physician or medical examiner. After the visitation
and/or funeral service, the decedent is transported by the funeral director to
the crematory for cremation. The family may accompany the funeral director.
Once the cremation process is complete, the cremains are brought back to the
funeral home. As well, a visitation or
service can occur after the cremation.
BURIAL
Direct Burial
The decedent is picked-up
from the place of death and brought back to the funeral home. The death certificate
is produced at the funeral home by the funeral director and then signed by the
attending physician or medical examiner. Next, the decedent is brought to the
cemetery for burial (note: there is no viewing with this selection).
Basic Burial with Visitation
and/or Funeral Service
The decedent is picked-up
from the place of death and brought back to the funeral home. The death
certificate is produced at the funeral home by the funeral director and then
signed by the attending physician or medical examiner. If there will be an open
casket visitation, depending on the circumstances, embalming will either
be required or highly recommended. If the casket will be closed, embalming is
not required but sometimes recommended. After the visitation and/or funeral
service, the decedent is transported to the cemetery for burial.
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