Traditional Burial Options
When considering burial, there are several options. The most common scenario, when selecting a traditional funeral venue in our area, is to receive friends and family from 2-4 and 6-8, followed by the funeral tribute the following day, at the funeral home, church, or both, followed by a procession, to the cemetery, for committal ceremonies and final disposition. The casket is normally open on the day of visitation and may, or may not, be open for an hour directly preceding the funeral tribute. This scenario is a rule of thumb. Family size, the age of the deceased, or an untimely death in some situations mandates longer visitation hours and or days in extreme situations. You can count on our experienced and expert staff to guide you through every step of this process and pose questions that will determine answers, as to what tribute service and visitation hours are best suited for your particular situation.
The second most common scenario is to have the visitation and funeral tribute all in the same day. This option is selected for a variety of reasons: a very small family size to no living family at all, personal preference, family schedules, and cost, just to name few. Usually friends and family will be received for 1-2 hours prior to the funeral tribute. Families may or may not choose to go in procession to the cemetery for committal ceremonies. Committal ceremonies can be held at the funeral home for reasons such as inclement weather, elderly family members who would be unable to attend, time constraints, personal preference, etc.
Another alternative for burial is to have no visitation at all, but simply a funeral tribute at the funeral home or church. Committal ceremonies can be held at the location of the funeral tribute or after a procession to the cemetery. Some families may elect for simply a grave side funeral tribute or no type of tribute at all.
There are many decisions to be made when considering burial options. From cemetery to mausoleum choices, position of the grave in relation to other family members, casket preference, a burial vault, and monument selection, to name a few. Please feel free to contact us to address any specific questions you may have.
Some Burial Tribute Packages
Choice of Traditional Honors
This package offering includes:
- Basic services of funeral director and staff, filing of insurance claims and veterans benefits
- Embalming and other preparation of the body
- Visitation of 3 to 4 hours
- Funeral service
- Graveside service
- Transfer of remains to funeral home
- Use of funeral coach and service vehicles
- Sterling Silver Thumbie® keepsake with custom engraving
- LifeStory Video Tribute
- Caring Voices™
- WildflowerSM Tributes
- Memorial folder, thank you cards and register book
Additional hours of visitation are $150 per hour. Additional services may be added and will be charged at the cost shown on the General Price List. Price quoted is for the package. There is no credit for items declined or lesser value substitutions made. Package details and merchandise are subject to change. Cost of burial vault and casket are additional. Clothing and urn vault are additional.
Select Traditional Honors
This package offering includes:
- Basic services of funeral director and staff, filing of insurance claims and veterans benefits
- Embalming and other preparation of the body
- Visitation of 3 to 4 hours
- Funeral service
- Graveside service
- Transfer of remains to funeral home
- Use of funeral coach and service vehicles
- 18 guage steel casket
- Sterling Silver Thumbie® keepsake with custom engraving
- LifeStory Video Tribute
- Caring Voices™
- WildflowerSM Tributes
- Memorial folder, thank you cards and register book
Additional hours of visitation are $150 per hour. Additional services may be added and will be charged at the cost shown on the General Price List. Price quoted is for the package. There is no credit for items declined or lesser value substitutions made. Package details and merchandise are subject to change.
Classic Traditional Honors
This package offering includes:
- Basic services of funeral director and staff, filing of insurance claims and veterans benefits
- Embalming and other preparation of the body
- Visitation of 3 to 4 hours
- Funeral service
- Graveside service
- Transfer of remains to funeral home
- Use of funeral coach and service vehicles
- Choice of oak or cherry casket
- Sterling Silver Thumbie® keepsake with custom engraving
- LifeStory Video Tribute
- Caring Voices™
- WildflowerSM Tributes
- Memorial folder, thank you cards and register book
Additional hours of visitation are $150 per hour. Additional services may be added and will be charged at the cost shown on the General Price List. Price quoted is for the package. There is no credit for items declined or lesser value substitutions made. Package details and merchandise are subject to change.
See All Traditional Burial Tribute Packages
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