Services
Veteran Services
Veterans have served our country, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice to defend our freedom. We accommodate the special needs of veterans' families and would like the opportunity to serve you and our country by honoring your loved one.
Please Contact Us to have one of our caring professionals help guide you through this process.
BENEFITS
Military Funeral Honors
Military funeral honors display the Nation’s profound gratitude to those who have faithfully defended our country. This paying of respect is the final ceremony a nation can provide to a veteran's family.
Flags
A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn. The flag is then given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the service.
Headstones and Markers
The Department of Veterans Affairs furnishes, upon request, a free headstone or marker. Many styles, such as flat markers and upright headstones are available as well as niche markers for columbaria. Alternatively, a medallion is available that can be affixed to a privately purchased headstone.
Presidential Memorial Certificates
Families can also receive the Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC), signed by the President, to honor the memory of honorably-discharged veterans.
Cemeteries
A military funeral can take place at a variety of locations: a private cemetery, a state veterans cemetery, or a cemetery that is part of the Veterans Affairs National Cemetery Administration.
Veterans from all military branches qualify for a military funeral, regardless of rank, whether or not they died in combat. They may have been active duty, Reserves, National Guard, retired, or a veteran of military service.
For soldiers who die while on active duty, families may request both a burial and an interment allowance to assist with the cost of the funeral arrangements. For soldiers who die in a non-service related death, partial reimbursements may apply.
For more information, contact the United States Department of Veteran Affairs or go to http://www.cem.va.gov.
Memorial
Every memorial is unique. Our experienced funeral directors will guide you through the many choices in designing a final farewell for yourself or a loved one. Please contact us today to for assistance.
Full Service Customized Burial
A typical full service involves planning the following:
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Contact the deceased's legal representative
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Select a funeral home
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Choose a form of disposition
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Choose a service type
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Choose a location for the funeral service
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Find and schedule a clergy member or officiant
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Select a casket
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Select a burial container and/or vault
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Select accessories
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Choose final touches
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Select a cremation container
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Arrange a cemetery plot
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Make grave arrangements
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Secure endowment care
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Arrange the graveside committal service
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Reserve the cemetery chapel
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Choose a grave marker
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Arrange the visitation
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Prepare obituary
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Select speakers
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Select scriptures and/or readings for the service
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Gather items for a memento display or memorial board
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Choose forms of media
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Choose charities
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Purchase register book
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Select pallbearers
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Select music
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Arrange flowers
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Arrange transportation
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Organize reception
Janaza
Ṣalāt al-Janāzah is the Islamic funeral prayer; a part of the Islamic funeral ritual. The prayer is performed in congregation to seek pardon for the deceased and all deceased Muslims.