Sometimes the thought of planning a funeral service seems too difficult for those who have suffered a loss.
We're here to help lighten your burden and remind you of the true value a ceremony can hold for you and your family. We'll walk you through every step of the entire process—from arranging interment of the remains and designing a service to hosting the service and organizing any necessary transportation.
Whether you choose cremation or burial, we'd be honored to help you plan a personalized funeral service or celebration of life for your loved one.
We've detailed burial service options below. Learn more about our cremation services here.
The Healing Power of Memorial Services
Burial Services
There are different elements you can choose from when arranging a burial, depending upon your individual needs and preferences:
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Immediate Burial means your loved one's physical remains will be buried or entombed without a public service or gathering.
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Visitation (also called a "viewing", "wake" or "calling hours") allows family and friends to gather in a room with the departed loved one (in an open or closed casket) and gives everyone the opportunity to say goodbye and offer their support and sympathy to the bereaved.
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Funeral Services can take place at a funeral home, in a church or even at your home. The service is a ceremony which serves to celebrate, honor and remember the life of the deceased. Whether traditional or unique, both the visitation and the funeral service can be personalized to reflect the individuality of your loved one. Learn more about personalization here.
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Destination Funeral Services can take place just about anywhere—in a park, art museum or biergarten, on a basketball court or at the zoo. Let us help you create your loved one's funeral service in a setting special to him or her.
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Home Funeral Services are a wonderful way to honor your loved one where they likely felt most comfortable: at home. Let us help you arrange a funeral service inside your loved one's house.
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Graveside, Chapel or Committal Services are held at the cemetery, and allow family and friends to be present as their loved one is transferred to his or her final disposition through ground burial.
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Graveside Services are similar to those celebrated alongside a traditional ground burial, in which loved ones are present at the burial of the cremated remains and honor the deceased through memorial prayers or other meaningful tributes.
Interment
Interment means you'll lay your loved one to rest in their final resting place. This can be in the family plot, a memorial site, a cremation niche or urn garden or in a variety of other indoor and outdoor locations.
Ask our staff for a detailed list of interment possibilities.
Why Have a Funeral Service?
Coping with a loss is never easy, and services are an essential part of the recovery process. A funeral service provides those who are grieving with a supportive environment in which they can begin to find closure, say goodbye, and come to terms with the loss.
Gathering with friends and family gives everyone the opportunity to connect, share memories, offer words of sympathy and create a lasting network of comfort and support as they start the journey toward healing and peace.
No matter the setting, style or direction you choose, our professional staff is honored to assist you in creating a funeral service or cremation service that reflects your loved one's unique life journey.
Let us help you plan an appropriate and meaningful funeral service for your loved one today at Alliance Funeral Home & Cremation Center.
