Gatherings, Visitations & Viewing

Gatherings or Visitations create a natural enviroment for friends and relatives to approach a family following a death.

Gatherings or Visitations can be held in conjunction with any choice of disposition (earth burial, cremation, or entombment). The visitation setting allows the family and friends to share their support, their grief, their stories, and their love for one another. Their are many means of providing a more personalized setting to honor the life of your loved one...


Personalization

There are numerous ways that you can personalize a funeral or memorial service. Services can be traditional or as unique as the life being celebrated. Below are a few ideas to consider. Feel free to discuss your ideas with your family members. Together, you can come up with a funeral arrangement that not only meets your budget but is a fitting tribute to your loved one.

Memory Tables and Boards
Ask us about using memory boards or tables. You can display cherished photos of your loved one on a memory board. If your loved one had a hobby, feel free to display objects related to that hobby such as crafts, collectibles, golf clubs, etc. Some families even allow guests to take a craft or collectible of their choosing as a remembrance of the deceased. If you have family photo albums, they can be placed around the visitation room or on a memory table for guests to look through.

Family Videos
If you have home movies, ask us about having a DVD, VCR or Laptop TV Monitor available during the visitation so that your guests may relive or experience family memories during happier times. Or, friends and family can take turns telling a story or relating a special memory about the deceased. The stories whether happy or sad can help those present to work through the beginning of their grief within the support of the group. In this way, your family and friends can celebrate the life of your loved one while sharing their grief.

Casket/Urn Personalization
We can also help you personalize the casket or urn. Many casket styles come with personalization panels. These panels are displayed in the raised lid of the casket. These panels can reflect the life of a gardener, sports enthusiast, animal lover, veteran, member of the armed services, fisherman, etc. Some panels also depict religious affiliation or cultural background.

Cremation urns can also be personalized in similar ways. Many styles of cremation urns can be engraved not only with the deceased''s name and dates but also with a design that reflects a particular hobby, interest or religious affiliation. For urns that cannot be engraved, we offer engraved easels that can be placed next to the urn.