 Funeral
practices are many times influenced by religious and cultural
traditions, costs and personal preferences. These factors
help determine whether the funeral will be elaborate or
simple, public or private, religious or secular, and where
it will be held. They also influence whether the body will
be present at the funeral, if there will be a viewing or
visitation, and if so, whether the casket will be open or
closed, and whether the remains will be buried or cremated.
A traditional service for burial, entombment or cremation,
is usually the service of choice. The traditional funeral
service is a meaningful expression for the family, and it
gives friends and associates an opportunity to offer their
support and tributes. 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 choose to personalize the service by
giving a reading, singing or assisting the clergy. We understand
the value of our services and the importance of personalization,
which is why all of our services can be arranged to meet
a family's needs or wishes. Increasingly, we find that individuals
want to create a service that reflects a more meaningful
tribute.
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