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We are so sorry you are going through the loss of your loved one. We are here for you and willing to answer any questions you may have. We will help you make this journey of change as simple as possible so that you will have time to celebrate their life with your family and friends.

Within the First Few Days

You will want to notify close friends and relatives, both through personal phone calls as well as your loved one’s death notice. If this process is too painful, it is okay to ask a trusted family member or friend to help you.

This also is the time to review any of your loved one’s preplanned funeral wishes and meet with a funeral director to begin planning their service. If your loved one did not preplan their funeral, you might want to start thinking about a few of the big choices you will need to make, such as:

• Burial, cremation, or combination
• If burial, the type of casket
• The location of the final resting place in a grave, mausoleum, other location
• If cremation, the type of urn
• If cremation, the location of their final resting place through burial or scattering
• Any religious services you will need, such as clergy or spiritual leaders
• The types of services such as a viewing, service, graveside memorial, etc.

These questions are just a starting point, and you don’t need to know the answers right away. Don’t hesitate to contact us to gain a better understanding of your options. We’re here to help make it easier on you.

What to Expect When We Meet

When you meet with a us to discuss your arrangements, we will first provide you information about our cremation services.

We will ask about your loved one so that we may gain a better understanding of the person we will be honoring. Use this time to share your ideas and preferences, your loved one’s life story, revisit memories, and highlight their accomplishments. Our professionals will use this information to guide you in the creation of a personalized celebration of life.
This process will include:

• Preparing and filing the official death certificate
• Scheduling the services and events (including the location, date and time)
• Selecting the urn, casket, or other products you may need
• Drafting an obituary
• Arranging necessary transportation
• Selecting pall bearers, if applicable

These questions are just a starting point, and you don’t need to know the answers right away. Don’t hesitate to contact us to gain a better understanding of your options. We’re here to help make it easier on you.