Traditional Services

Traditional Services

Just say the word "funeral," and within microseconds, an image of a funeral forms in your mind. This image is shaped by many factors: the place, culture, and society we live in; our faith; and our life experiences. Naturally, a funeral service in Borneo would look very different from one in Tanzania, and there are significant differences even between funerals held in different regions of North America.



Yet, despite these differences, funeral services share many common elements. We invite you to read further to discover the simple answer to the question, "What is a funeral?" If you have any questions about what you read, please call us. One of our funeral professionals will be delighted to discuss the commonalities among the diverse funeral ceremonies around the world.

Visitation

This time is set aside for family and friends to gather together to say goodbye, while being in the comfort of those closest to them. We can personalize the visitation to be as unique as your loved one with a tribute video, items or displays that were important to your loved one, or simply pictures displayed. We will work with your family to design the perfect gathering experience.

Funeral Service

The funeral service can be held in our chapel, a church, or any other venue the family chooses. We work with our families to design a service that honors their loved one with stories, music, or scripture. We also have life celebrants that lead services where clergy may not be chosen. Our celebrants are trained in creating experiences that help start the healing process.

Graveside Service

A graveside service can be held in place of a funeral and can be preceded by visitation at the cemetery or at the funeral home if desired.

Committal Service

A committal service is typically held immediately following the funeral service at the cemetery.