Many people want to have a traditional funeral service complete with embalming, viewing, and ceremony the following day with burial at the local cemetery or mausoleum. While there is no law in Indiana which requires embalming, most families ask us to in order to view the body.
Often a preference of casket, vault and music are expressed during the arrangement conference. Other details such as flowers, clergy, death certificates, musicians, obituary, and casket bearers are decided at this time. Our staff will coordinate such details in time for the service.
One Day Service
Some families want the convenience of having viewing, funeral and burial all in the same day. The one day service works well for survivors who have to travel a distance, have a small family, or simply don’t want the process of an evening viewing. What ever the preference, we can accommodate.
Graveside Service
A simplistic farewell for a loved one. Usually a public or private viewing and ceremony at the cemetery or mausoleum just prior to burial.
Memorial Service
A memorial service can be religious or secular, with or without the body present. Though they’re often held at our funeral home, memorial services can also take place in other meaningful areas. More than one memorial service may be held, particularly if friends and relatives located in different parts of the country are unable to travel to one location.
“Celebration of Life Funeral Service”
A new concept for survivors. This service was actually introduced to us by a customer. A family brings many things from home to personalize the viewing and funeral. Pictures, furnishings and music can be included. The ability to customize the casket is usually an important part of the celebration. The service is often marked by sharing stories about the deceased during the ceremony or viewing. Personalization to this service by the family and friends is strongly encouraged. Some families will follow the service with a large dinner, or cookout. No two services can be alike, as no two people are ever alike.