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Cremation Tribute Options

When considering cremation there are as many options as wishes. Options range from basic or direct cremation which includes no services of any kind to a fully traditional funeral with one day of visitation and the funeral the following day followed by cremation. There are many options to choose from when considering cremation. This is why we explain your options and respect your wishes. Below are the cremation packages we offer that are tailored to fit most situations and varied needs. Although the packages offered accommodate most situations, we realize that circumstances may create special needs. We are flexible and more than willing to tailor a tribute service to your specific needs. Please call and we can tailor a cremation tribute for your personal circumstances and give you an exact price and explanation for services selected.

BASIC OR DIRECT CREMATION

This package includes all the basics and necessities needed for final disposition, but does not include any funeral rites, rituals, or services.

This package includes:

  • Professional personnel available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to respond to initial call
  • Transportation of deceased from place of death to crematory
  • Cremation container that encases the body before cremation
  • Use of refrigeration
  • Complete Cremation process handled at our private crematory
  • Securing all necessary authorizations, including payment of coroner’s fee
  • Services of Funeral Director and Staff for completion of various forms, such as:
    • Completion and filing of death certificate
    • Social Security
    • Any Veteran’s benefits
    • Insurance forms
    • Obituary for the newspaper
    • Coordination of any memorial services

BASIC CREMATION OFFERING w/ONE HOUR PRIVATE VIEWING

This package is designed to provide closure that is so often desired.  It provides family members the opportunity for a final farewell in a dignified setting.  A memorial quilt setup with matching quilt, pillow case, and linens are used in our chapel which alleviates having to rent or purchase a casket.  Embalming is not required and we have the only on-site refrigeration in the area.

This package offering includes:

  • Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
  • Filing of Insurance Claims and Veterans Benefits
  • Sanitary Care and Other Preparation of the Body
  • Transportation of deceased from place of death to crematory
  • Dressing Cosmetology and Hairdressing
  • Cremation container that encases the body before cremation
  • Use of refrigeration (NO EMBALMING)
  • One hour of private viewing time
  • Memorial quilt and silk floral arrangement set up
  • Transportation to and from crematory
  • Complete Cremation process at our private Crematory
  • Securing all necessary authorizations, including payment of coroner’s fee
  • Services of Funeral Director and Staff for completion of various forms, such as:
    • Completion and filing of death certificate
    • Social Security
    • Any Veteran’s benefits
    • Insurance forms
    • Obituary for the newspaper
    • Coordination of any memorial services
  • Free brass cremation urn
  • Delivery of cremated remains to cemetery or next of kin


CREMATION w/MEMORIAL SERVICE

This package is designed to allow for a dignified life tribute and the opportunity for family and friends to pay respects.  The body is not present for a memorial service.  An urn may or may not be present; the service can be as simple or as elaborate as desired.

This package offering includes:

  • Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
  • Filing of Insurance Claims and Veterans Benefits
  • Memorial Service in the Funeral Home or Location of Choice
  • Graveside Service
  • Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home within 25 mile radius
  • Use of Funeral Coach and Service Vehicles
  • Use of Commemorative Carriage
  • Acknowledgement Cards, Prayer Cards and Register Book
  • Complete Cremation Process at our private crematory
  • Treasure Hardwood Urn with choice of Bronze Appliqué
  • Four free certified copies of the death certificate
  • Use of Silk Floral Arrangements
  • Sterling Silver Thumbie keepsake with custom engraving
  • LifeStory Video Tribute

PRIVATE FUNERAL SERVICE w/CREMATION

This package is designed to honor the deceased in a dignified way and provide an opportunity for a private family gathering and funeral service. Additional hours of visitation and special requests can be accommodated.

This package offering includes:

  • Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
  • Filing of Insurance Claims and Veterans Benefit
  • Embalming and Other Preparation of the Body
  • Private Visitation for 1hour immediately preceding the funeral service
  • Funeral Service with Committal at the Funeral Home
  • Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
  • Complete Cremation Process at our Private Crematory
  • Memorial quilt and silk floral Arrangement set up
  • Treasure Hardwood Urn with choice of Bronze Appliqué
  • Sterling Silver Thumbie keepsake with custom engraving
  • Acknowledgement Cards, Prayer Cards and Register Book

TRADITIONAL FUNERAL w/CREMATION I

This package is designed to offer all the benefits and closure of a traditional funeral service followed by cremation.  It is also designed to streamline all aspects of the service into one day.  Additional hours of visitation are possible upon request.

This package offering includes:

  • Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
  • Filing of Insurance Claims and Veterans Benefits
  • Embalming and Other Preparations of the Body
  • Visitation for 1hour immediately preceding the funeral service
  • Funeral Service
  • Use of Funeral Coach and Service Vehicles
  • Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
  • Complete Cremation Process at our private crematory
  • Acknowledgement Cards, Prayer Cards and Register Book
  • Havenline TuTone Oak Rental Casket
  • Silk Floral Arrangements
  • Treasure Hardwood Urn with choice of Bronze Appliqué
  • Sterling Silver Thumbie keepsake with custom engraving

TRADITIONAL FUNERAL w/CREMATION II

This package offers all of traditional ways of honoring and paying tribute to a loved one  Once all of the services are completed cremation will take the place of traditional burial.

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 for 3 to 4 Hours
  • Funeral Service
  • Use of Funeral Coach and Service Vehicles
  • Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home
  • Complete Cremation Process at our private crematory
  • Acknowledgement Cards, Prayer Cards and Register Book
  • Havenline TuTone Oak Rental Casket
  • Silk Floral Arrangements
  • Treasure Hardwood Urn with choice of Bronze Appliqué
  • Sterling Silver Thumbie keepsake with custom engraving

Our family service packages are offered at a considerable savings over itemized prices for the services included. We offer these packages to those who purchase their funeral merchandise from our firm. Additional services may be added and will be charged at the cost shown on the General Price List.