Services Overview

PROVIDING THE CARE YOU NEED FOR YOUR LOVED ONE

Visitation

Welcoming friends during a visitation helps build a support network and gives others the opportunity to show their care and compassion. It provides a space for you to grieve openly and honestly, while also fostering connections that may offer comfort in the months ahead.

Often referred to as a wake, calling hours, or a viewing, a visitation allows loved ones to come together in shared mourning. The presence of the body, whether in an open or closed casket, can help acknowledge the reality of the loss and offer a meaningful chance to say goodbye.

Procession

Also known as the cortege, the funeral procession leads from the service to the final resting place, such as a gravesite, columbarium, or scattering garden, with the hearse carrying the casket at the front.

This procession serves as a tribute of respect and a sign of shared support among mourners. It allows loved ones to accompany the deceased on their final journey, while also prompting recognition from the broader community, as even strangers often pause in acknowledgment of the loss.

Committal Service

Honoring the deceased with dignity and respect, the committal service offers a powerful moment of closure. Watching the casket lowered can aid the healing process, and some families choose to participate by placing earth on the vault.

Accompanying a loved one to their final resting place and sharing last words brings a sense of finality. Even after a full funeral service, a brief graveside or scattering ceremony can provide meaningful closure.

Gathering

After the funeral, a gathering allows friends and family to share memories, express emotions, and support each other. It helps with healing and moving forward. Attendance is optional, but for many, it is an important part of grieving.

Receptions can be held at home, in a park, a church hall, or a funeral home. Food may be catered or brought by guests. Choose what feels right for your family.