Burial Or Graveside Services

There are no fixed rules that govern a funeral. Anything that holds meaning for the family or the deceased should be incorporated into the service. Those important to the departed and the family who have special memories or thoughts to share that shed light into the life of the loved one should be given the opportunity to speak. Funerals are highly emotional events, and all those close to the deceased and his or her family should be involved. Objects and mementos that were significant to the departed can be at the ceremony, as these things help to make it more memorable and heart-felt.

Many families choose to have a comprehensive traditional funeral service including a viewing, funeral and following burial. After the interment, family and friends often come together to eat at the repast and continue to think and talk about the loved one.

Another choice that a family can make is to hold a graveside service. Frequently following the visitation period at the funeral chapel, the remains in their casket are transported to the cemetery where a graveside ceremony is conducted. After that, the casketed remains are buried.

 

What is a Funeral?
Here we discuss the universal features of funeral services. We explain that funeral services are rites of passage that change the social status of the deceased and the survivors and how they reaffirm personal connections.
Our Burial Services
This part of our website describes the burial services we make available and answers some of the questions you may have about the options they present.
How to Plan a Burial Service
A simple burial service is the most common form of final disposition for many cultures and religions. Please take a look at our burial services so as to make the best decisions regarding an interment service for your loved one.
Traditional Funeral Services
If you are making funeral arrangements for a loved one or pre-planning for your own, this portion of our site tells you about traditional services and all of the options they encompass.
Frequently Asked Questions
Would you like to decide if a burial service is right for you or a loved one? This area of our website provides answers to many of the most commonly asked questions about burials and the services they involve.