Funeral Service Options

Family and friends getting together to honour a loved one’s life is one of the most important steps in the grieving and healing process.  You may opt to have a traditional religious service or choose to have a non-traditional ‘life celebration’.   

Several decisions need to be made when planning any type of service.  Some may include, location of the service, casket, urn and vault selection, officiating clergy or funeral celebrant, flowers and reception.  Our dedicated and professional staff will provide assistance with all of your decisions with dignity and respect.   

Whatever you choose, some sort of service is expected from family and friends of the deceased.  We are here to help create a unique and memorable service that people will remember fondly for years to come. Contact us to discuss your needs.

When Death Occurs

No matter if a death is sudden, or if it something that was a long time coming, the loss of a loved one makes us feel emotional and overwhelmed.  No amount of preparation can fully prepare you for the loss of a loved one.  When you are in a heightened emotional state, even the most basic decisions can seem staggering.   See More

Burial Service

Traditionally, a burial service involves a visitation, followed by a funeral service in the funeral home, church, or other place of worship.  The casket is typically present at both these events, and it is your decision on whether to have the casket open or not. See More

Cremation Services

Cremation is an alternative to the burial process and is chosen for various reasons, religious beliefs, the desire to preserve the environment or it was requested by the person who died. The body is placed in a container that is combustible and placed in a special furnace called a cremation chamber, crematory or retort where through intense heat is reduced to bone fragments that are then processed to resemble course sand. See More

Eulogies and Obituaries

Giving a meaningful, moving eulogy can be a nerve-wracking situation for even the most accomplished public speaker, but it need not be.  How can you summarize somebody’s life in a few short minutes, while being both somber and funny at the same time?  See More

Funeral Etiquette

Like everything in society, funeral etiquette and what is expected of you has evolved over time.  As always common sense and good discretion is the best guide to proper funeral etiquette.  Here are a few do’s and dont's of funeral etiquette. See More

FAQ

A funeral is a ceremony for a deceased person prior to burial or cremation.  A funeral gives the opportunity for family and friends of the deceased to gather and mourn the passing of their loved one, to share cherished memories and celebrate their life.  See More