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What To Expect Upon arriving at the funeral home, you will be greeting by our staff, who will direct you where to park your vehicle. Then entering the funeral home, you be greeted by another staff member who will provide you with guidance to sign the guest register book and the proceed to the viewing (when applicable) and then greet the family. Please note, that depending on the type of service that the family selected, the casket may be opened or closed, the body may be present or not. There may also be an urn and a place for you to quietly reflect. After greeting the family, you should take your seat if you are staying for the services (when applicable). Sometimes, you will feel very uneasy because you don't know what to say to the family member(s). A simple statement of sorrow with a kiss, hug or handshake is adequate. Eulogy Tips Please click on any of the links below to view helpful information on writing eulogys. Guidelines For Children Most grief experts and modern funeral directors now believe that children should Securing Your Home W
Accessibility Both of our facilities are handicapped accessible. If there are special needs for a family member or frie Food and Drink No food or drink is permitted in either of our funerla homes. If there are special dietary considerations, please inform our staff so that other accommodations can be made. We do have water coolers at each of our locations. Pallbearers It is usually helpful and greatly appreciated to have six able-bodied casket bearers (pallbearers) selected by the family prior to the viewing/funeral service and to let your funeral director know their names. Please let the casketbearers be in attendance before leaving for the funeral serive and our staff will direct them at the appropriate time. Smaller children can serve as honorary pallbearers and walk in front of the casket. Words of Caution E Personalization Options There are numerous ways you can personalize your loved one's funeral service. Please click here to be taken to the many options that are available. |
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be able to participate if they so wish. They need to have a chance to ask their questions, view the body (when applicable), see the emotions of others and receive support from other family and friends for their grieving process. However, smaller children sometimes have a smaller attention span and you may need to discuss making arrangements for them to be at the funeral home for a shorter period of time. This is your decision and your judgment for your child is best because you know them better than anyone else. If you find yourself in need of childcare services, please let us know and we will do our best to seek out these services for you.
e strongly advise the families we serve to secure your home while you are away during the services. Many unscruplous people read the obituaries for the times of the services. They know you will not be home during those time periods. Below are a few suggestions to protect your home:
nd, please notify our staff in advance and we will do our best to accommodate them.
very year, survivors lose billions of dollars to individuals who prey on the suffering of others. The most vulnerable are those people who are not accustomed to handling their own financial affairs. The most common fraud perpetrated against survivors is a scheme in which someone comes to deliver a product or service that the spouse allegedly ordered. These people scan the obituary pages of the newspaper to find unsuspecting targets. Another common fraud involved is home repair schemes. Often a disreptuable contractor will offer to inspect your home and then invent a problem that needs immediate and costly repair. The rule of thumb is not to do business with anyone before checking him/her out with the local Better Business Bureau (BBB) or call us. If you feel that you could be harmed, please call 911.