Planning Guide

How do you want to remember your loved one?

We help with everything. Please let us know how we can be of service. If you have even the smallest concern, please let us know.

What should I expect? What do I do now?

We are honored you have entrusted us with your loved one’s arrangements. We wish to exceed every possible expectation you might have. Please review this guide to help ease any concerns you might have for our upcoming arrangement conference. If you have any questions, please call or email the address that sent this guide to you.

Helping to plan a Meaningful Celebration

  • Sharing Treasured Memories
    • Meaningful Tributes
    • Reviewing and selecting pictures
    • Memory Tables
  • Food and Refreshments
  • Music Selections
  • Flowers
  • Special, Personalized Items
  • Clothing for your Loved One

Service Considerations

  • Method of Disposition
    • Burial
    • Entombment
    • Cremation
    • Aquamation
  • Services
    • Informal Sharing
    • Traditional Funeral
    • Memorial Service
    • Commemorative Meal
    • Custom Tributes
  • Other Items
    • Will the loved one be present for the services?
      • Public Visitation
      • Private Family Goodbye
    • Informal Sharing
    • Traditional Funeral
    • Memorial Service

What should I bring?

  • Names of survivors and people to notify with their contact info if you have it (clergy, musician, and others)
  • Photos and keepsake items
  • Music desired (we can play many formats)
  • Favorite verses or scripture
  • A recent non-display photo for some of our internal work
  • Wig, dentures, glasses, if applicable
  • Discharge information for the military
  • Garments/clothing for your loved one
  • Birth certificate information (parents, place, date, etc)
  • Insurance documents or information

Payment Solutions

  • Option 1: Family Shield Credit* a partnership with Family Shield Capital, LLC, is available to cover all funeral-related expenses. One less thing to worry about, providing payment plans for up to 3-5 years. CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
  • Option 2: Life Insurance Assignment : Most insurance companies allow the beneficiary of the policy to assign payment of the funeral expenses from the proceeds of the policy.
  • Option 3: Pre-Paid Funds (cash disbursements are in addition to any prepaid funds unless otherwise noted. Select other options for balances due on service and merchandise.)
  • Option 4: Payment in full by cash or check.
  • Option 5: Payment in full by Visa, Mastercard or American Express with a processing fee. Many families opt to use cards of several members, eliminating the need to potentially have credit line issues.

Treasured Memories Community Funding

  • Compassionate crowdfunding platform
  • Collect memorial contributions in a single place
  • Request assistance from your local community

Additional Items to Consider

  • Morning/Evening Visitation
  • Visitation Music
  • Family Involvement
  • Service Times
  • Musicians (bagpipers, etc.)
  • Eulogies and Remembrances
  • Memorial Contributions
  • Newspaper Notices-Family to Include
  • Pallbearers
  • Luncheon/Catering

Vital Statistics & Requirements

  • Vital Statistic Review
  • Identification Needs
  • Personal Effects
  • Social Security Disclosure
  • Veteran’s Discharge Information
  • Permits and Authorizations

Getting Some of the Details Together

  • Musical Choices-Live, Recorded
    • What artists or songs tell the story of your loved one?
    • Religious, or non-traditional choices?
  • What memories are available to share?
  • What sort of keepsakes or items are “them”?
    • Signature hat? Fishing pole? Crafting or quilting supplies? Model Car? Purse collection? We have ways to display it all, but we need your help thinking up what the best choices might be.
  • Did they want to wear something specific for their services?
  • What foods or snacks were their favorite?
  • What are some of the people we cannot forget for the obituary?
  • Did they have a favorite charity or cause?

We are honored that you chose our funeral home. Please visit our website and check out our Google and Facebook reviews. We pride ourselves in being the best funeral service provider in our area and offer exceptional value. We are committed to 100% Customer Satisfaction and have a Service Guarantee

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