A Chapel Service - A funeral service conducted in the funeral home chapel. Often includes floral displays, photos and other memorabilia. Friends are invited to come to the funeral home to express their condolences to the family.

A Church Service - Like the chapel service only services are conducted at your church.

A Graveside Service - A graveside service held at the burial site. Often follows a Chapel Service or a Church Service.

A Memorial Service - A memorial service is usually held following cremation or immediate burial when a body present service is not possible. If cremation takes place prior to services being conducted at the funeral home or church, the cremated remains are often present in a cremation urn selected from our funeral home.

NFDA Consumer Tips for Arranging a Funeral

At some time in our lives, most of us will make or assist in making funeral arrangements. This will not be an easy time, but the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) offers these tips for smart planning.

1. Be an informed consumer. Don't be reluctant to ask questions.
2. Today's funeral director offers a variety of options to meet your financial needs and wishes. Families should discuss all options with their funeral director when making arrangements.
3. When selecting a funeral director, choose one who is licensed and has a good reputation in the community. Give thought to this decision as you would when choosing a doctor, attorney or other professional.
4. Be prepared! Avoid the burden of making decision while under emotional stress by organizing details with your funeral director ahead of time. Remember... preplanning doesn't necessarily mean prepaying.
5. Plan a personalized ceremony or service to help you begin the healing process. Getting through grief is never easy but having a meaningful funeral will help.