Our funeral homes and crematory facility are full service
funeral establishments offering personal, distinctive and
affordable services to individuals and families of all religious
faiths. We are locally owned and operated with a caring staff
that is available 24 hours to serve you.
We recognize that each family we serve has their own unique
needs, and must have the opportunity to celebrate the life
of their loved one that is meaningful to them. We are committed
to helping you create a service that represents your special
needs, customs, and traditions. We have a wide variety of
services. Our staff will assist you so that you have a clear
understanding of all service options and costs.
We will also explain to you the various options and requirements
with regard to funeral and burial merchandise. You will have
the opportunity to personalize your selections in a way that
represents a meaningful part of your loved one’s life.
This can be done with caskets, vaults, service folders, and
acknowledgements.
Other considerations that we will assist you with include:
flowers, luncheon, marker, engraving, death certificates,
music, memorials, fraternal or legion services, newspaper
and radio notices, social security, veteran, and IPERS benefits.
Below is a general outline of the many services we offer.
Please feel free to contact us at your convenience for a professional,
no cost or obligation consultation, regarding any aspect of
our services, merchandise or community resources.
Itemized Goods and Services
All of our funeral goods and services are itemized in our
General Price List as required by Federal Trade Commission
regulations. This provides families an opportunity to select
exactly the type of funeral or memorial ceremony they prefer,
and to be more informed of prices. We also offer custom service
packages that can provide savings and convenience over itemized
selection.
Burial Service Options
Several options are available for those who prefer a traditional
burial service. A few of these options include a complete
funeral service at your place of worship or at the funeral
home with burial to follow, graveside memorial service of
remembrance; and finally, immediate burial with no services.
While these only cover the general types of burial services,
your choices are not required to fit exactly into any particular
category.
Cremation Service Options
Several options are available for those who prefer cremation.
A few of these options include a complete funeral service
with cremation replacing burial; immediate cremation with
a memorial service of remembrance; and finally, immediate
cremation with no services. While these only cover the general
types of cremation services, your choices are not required
to fit exactly into any particular category. There are literally
options within options available to provide a meaningful service
of remembrance.
Disposition of Cremains
There are also many options available for the disposition
of the cremains. You may choose to purchase a decorative urn,
which can be buried in a family plot. Some may choose to keep
the cremains in their home in a location where being close
is helpful to them. You can also scatter cremains in a place
that holds great significance to the family. It might be a
farm pond, a lake, or a meadow, just to mention a few. It
is illegal to scatter cremains in some areas, so you need
to ask us for advice regarding this procedure.
Donation To A Medical Facility
Donation to a medical facility refers to an individual who
chooses to ultimately gift their body to a medical facility
for scientific research. Several options are available for
those who choose donation to a medical facility. A complete
funeral service is possible with donation replacing burial;
immediate donation with a memorial service of remembrance;
and finally, immediate donation with no services. Papers must
be filed with the medical facility some time in advance of
death. We can assist you with this option. |
