It is not always possible to pay respects in person, so we hope that this small token will help.
Offer a gift of comfort and beauty to a family suffering from loss.
A gift to your family, sparing them hard decisions at an emotional time.
Traditional
This type of funeral, often referred to by funeral providers as a "traditional" funeral, usually includes a viewing or visitation and formal funeral service followed by burial, entombment or cremation. In addition to the funeral home's basic services fee, costs often include embalming and dressing; rental of the funeral home for the viewing or service; and use of vehicles. The costs of a casket, cemetery plots or crypt and other funeral goods and services also must be factored in.
The traditional funeral service may include the following:
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Casket
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Transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
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Embalming
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Dressing, cosmetology and other care of the deceased
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Professional support and administrative staff assistance
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Use of visitation rooms
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General use of the facilities for the service and arrangements
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Funeral service
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Use of funeral coach (hearse)
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Limousine
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Utility car
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Register book
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Acknowledgment cards
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Memorial folders or prayer cards
The traditional service is a meaningful expression for the family, and it gives friends and associates an opportunity to offer their tributes in the way of flowers or memorials to churches or organizations.
Generally, a member of the clergy or other person chosen by the family conducts a service of remembrance. We encourage the active participation of the family in helping plan this part of the service. Many times family members take part by offering a reading, or assisting the clergy.
