Questions and Answers
What questions do children ask?
When a death occurs, children need to be included. They will have questions that need to be answered, and feelings that need to be heard by an adult that cares about them. They may ask questions like: “Why did Grandpa die?” “Where did he go?” “Was it my fault?” “Will I die?” “Who will take care of me if you die?” Try to give children simple answers they can understand. Sometimes adults make the mistake of saying too much, or offering an answer to a question they haven’t been asked. In answering children’s questions, be open with your feelings and encourage children to express their feelings. Let them know they can ask questions any time they have them. Your answers to their questions are important, but what is more important is the love and concern you give them. Plenty of hugs, attention, and reassurance will comfort children of any age, even if they don’t completely understand what has happened. You can help children by encouraging their questions and responding to them with love, patience, and reassurance.
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What do funeral directors do?
The funeral director has a dual role. One of the funeral director responsibilities is the preparing of the deceased for the services.
The second role is to help, and to serve people after they have experienced a death.
Funeral directors help the family plan the memorialization events, and then take responsibility for seeing to it that those plans are carried out. This includes matters such as: securing the location of each event; contacting the person who will preside at each event, as well as musicians, casket bearers, caterers (or other lunch providers), cemetery officials, police escorts, etc.; ordering flowers; printing the memorial folders; writing the obituary, seeing to it that it, and any other information is posted to the web-site and reaches the newspapers on time; filing legal documents with governmental agencies; helping to assemble memory boards and other memorabilia displays; and directing various aspects of the service itself.
In all these activities, it is the concerned, caring service to families that is the hallmark of the funeral director. Advisor, counselor, organizer, and caregiver are just some of the roles which funeral directors play in helping you through your loss.
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Will the Funeral Director help me apply for Social Security and Veterans Benefits?
Yes. We are trained to complete all necessary paperwork to begin the benefits process and will follow through to ensure that the benefits are secured in a timely manner.
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What is an obituary?
An obituary is a notification that traditionally appeared in newspapers, but now also appear online in such places as our website.
It serves several purposes. The primary purpose of an obituary is to inform interested persons that the person has died, the time and place of memorialization events and who to contact for further information.
By including the deceased’s name, biographical facts about them and the names of family and places where a person lived and worked, it makes it possible to accurately identify them. (i.e. this is the Mark Mountain that I graduated from New Richmond High School with).
These same family names that make it possible to identify the deceased also make it a source of information for genealogists to create and validate portions of a family tree.
Depending on the completeness of the obituary, it may become an historic document; a piece in the puzzle that is the history of the community, the area, the state and the world (i.e. a person that died in a catastrophic natural disaster, epidemic or accident).
If they are unable to attend any of the memorialiation events, it may also provide them with a point of focus to deal with their grief process.
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What Kind’s of services are available?
Memorialization events, or as you may be more familiar with them being called, memorial services and funerals, can be as varied as the lives of the individuals they acknowledge. Every memorialization event can be a unique experience which commemorates the life of a loved one or valued friend.
While memorialization events traditionally have been held at churches, synagogues, or funeral facilities, they can be held at many other locations: parks, a friend or family member’s home, senior citizen centers, schools, or almost any public place requested by the family.
The memorialization event may be a ceremony which acknowledges the person and involves family and friends. People can participate through music, reading, speaking, or sharing stories about the individual who has died. All the ways that the person loved life can be brought into the memorialization event. Perhaps that acknowledged might include a hot-air balloon overhead, an airplane flying over or many of his friends on motorcycles.
Probably the best answer to the question of, “What kind of memorialization events are available?” is to ask, “What would you like the memorialization event to be?”
We can talk with you and help you plan a memorialization event, that expresses your needs and desires.
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What is a funeral, and why should I have one?
A memorialization event, or as you may be more familiar with them being called, memorial service or funeral, is a gathering of family and friends who come together to honor the memory of someone who has died.
It is important to most of us to commemorate the significant events that happen throughout our lives. Baptisms, graduations, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and memorialization events are examples of important life events that we recognize through some form of ritual or ceremony.
Memorialization events provide an important rite of passage. Similar to rituals which mark other transitions in life, memorialization events provide a time for family and friends to acknowledge the life of the loved one, and share their feelings concerning the loss of this person in their lives. Coming together like this helps people accept the death, which is a critical part of adjusting to the loss and, like other life events, they allow us to come together and help each other.
Memorialization events can be as unique as the people planning them. While they are often held at churches, synagogues, or funeral homes, they may be held in any location requested by the family. Memorialization events that remember the individual in personal ways can be very healing. We all carry memories: It is helpful to share these memories through readings or music, or other kinds of participation.
Memorialization events are an important ritual in our lives. They affirm our basic beliefs about life and death, and help us deal with our loss.
Contact us if you have questions about memorialization events or if we may be of assistance in any other way.
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What is the significance of a funeral service?
From the beginning of recorded history, societies have honored those who die with a ceremony. In the beginning, the purpose of the ritual was to send the deceased on his or her journey into the afterlife.
Today, however, many experts agree that the benefits of a service are for those who remain behind. “Closure” must occur to help survivors adjust to their loss and recognize that a death has occurred. A memorialization event, or as you may be more familiar with it being called, memorial service or funeral, provides the opportunity for friends and family to celebrate the life that was lived and allows the healing process to begin.
A memorialization event is a gathering of family and friends who come together to honor the memory of someone who has died. A funeral service, by definition, is when this event is held with the body of the deceased present. Likewise, a memorial service is an service with a person’s cremains or no body present.
It is important to most of us to commemorate the significant events that happen throughout our lives. Baptisms, graduations, weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, and memorial services or funerals are all examples of important life events that we recognize through some form of ritual or ceremony.
Memorialization events provide an important rite of passage. Similar to rituals which mark other transitions in life, memorialization events provide a time for family and friends to acknowledge the life of the loved one, and share their feelings concerning the loss of this person. Coming together in this way helps people accept the death. This is a critical part of adjusting to the loss. Like other life events, memorialization events allow us to come together and help each other.
Memorialization events can be as unique as the people planning them. While they are often held at churches, synagogues, or funeral homes, they may be held in any location requested by the family. Memorialization events that remember the individual in personal ways can be very healing. We all carry memories, and it is helpful to share these memories through readings or music, or other kinds of participation.
Memorialization events are an important ritual in our lives. They affirm our basic beliefs about life and death, and help us through our loss.
If you wish to talk with someone about memorialization events, we are available to help you with any questions you may have.
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Are there differences between cremation & a funeral?
Many believe they must make a choice between cremation and a funeral. They believe cremation is a less expense alternative to having a funeral. In reality, cremation and a funeral are two different choices.
Cremation is a choice made regarding the way a body is prepared at the time of death; it does not take the place of a funeral. Cremation is one of the alternatives to burial. Either can be done in a cost-effective manner.
A funeral is a choice made regarding the way in which the death of an individual is acknowledged. A funeral can be held when cremation is chosen as a means of disposition just as when there is burial. Funeral services can be held in a variety of places. They can be as simple as one or two people meeting to remember the individual, or, as elaborate as a gathering of many people over a period of days. If cremation is chosen, the funeral can be held prior to the cremation taken place. When a memorialization event occurs after cremation it is called a memorial service.
We can assist you in exploring your options – whether it is cremation or burial, and the many options available for funeral or memorial services.
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What is involved in the cremation process?
When we are notified that a death has occurred, we will gather information to enable us to transport your loved one to the funeral home. We will schedule a date and time for you to meet with us to gather necessary information and obtain required authorizations.
Before cremation occurs, the death certificate must be completed and signed by the attending physician or medical examiner, and all civil and medical authorities must have issued all required permits. In addition, necessary authorizations to cremate must be obtained from the next of kin or other authorized person. Regulations in many states also require that cremation can not take place until a certain number of hours must have transpired since the death occurred. In Wisconsin that time is 48 hours.
After these conditions are met, the cremation may take place. Cremation is a process that reduces a human body to cremains. This process is done at a facility called a crematory. The body is brought to the crematory in a container and placed inside a retort. When the retort is turned on, the high temperature leaves behind only the non-combustible minerals from which the body is made.
Once the cremation process is complete, the cremains are removed, and placed into the urn selected for disposition. The urn may be the permanent receptacle for the cremains, just as a casket would be for an entire body that is buried or entombed. If the cremains are scattered, the urn may be kept as a remembrance of the loved one.
Cremation is a means of disposition and does not prevent having a visitation or a funeral prior to the cremation, or a gathering or memorial service after the cremation. These memorialization events allow family and friends to remember and acknowledge the life of the deceased.
It is important you have choices in how your loved one is remembered, and cremation is one of these choices. If you would like to have more information or if you have any additional questions about the process of cremation, we can answer them.
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What is cremation and how is it done?
Cremation is an alternative to burial or entombment as a means by which a dead human body is placed to rest, or as it is called in legal parlance, its disposition.
With burial, the entire body is placed in a casket and buried underground at a cemetery. If a body is entombed, the casket containing the body is placed in a mausoleum at a cemetery. The urn may be the permanent receptacle for the cremains, just as a casket would be for an entire body that is buried or entombed. If the cremains are scattered, the urn may be kept as a remembrance of the loved one. Cremains may also be interred, placed in a niche or retained at the home of a family member. Cremation also permit’s the division of the cremains so that several disposition options may be accomplished.
Cremation is a means of disposition and does not prevent having a visitation or a funeral prior to the cremation, or a gathering or memorial service after the cremation, that will allow family and friends to remember and acknowledge the life of the deceased.
It is important you have choices in how your loved one is remembered, and cremation is one of these choices. If you would like to have more information or if you have any additional questions about the process of cremation, we can answer them.
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Who does cremation? What about cremation societies?
Cremation is an option offered by most funeral homes. While many people believe cremation is available only at a cremation society or crematory, this is not true.
A cremation society is simply a business that performs cremations for people. They may offer a membership, which entitles you to a small discount on their price for a cremation.
Funeral homes and crematories both offer cremations. We can handle the cremation and help you design memorial services that are most meaningful to you. We have been serving the needs of families who choose cremation for many years. So, if you would like to discuss cremation, or any other options, talk to us and ask for current prices and services. We are also available to answer questions about other services options.
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What types of cremation services are available?
The types of service you can have with a cremation are similar to when burial is chosen.
Many families choose to have a visitation the night before a funeral. At a visitation the casket may be open or closed, depending on the wishes of the family. The next day, a funeral service takes place at a location chosen by the family; that might be at a church, funeral home, park, or another location. Then, after the funeral, the cremation takes place.
Another option would be to have a gathering (what a visitation is called without the body present) and a memorial service (a service without the body present) after the cremation has taken place. The gathering and memorial service may be held at a location of choice, like the visitation and funeral.
Regardless of the option selected, after the cremation has taken place, the cremains of the deceased, are placed in an urn and may be buried, placed in a niche, scattered at a special area or retained by a loved one in the memorial urn.
Cremation also provides the opportunity to explore more than one service option, such as a visitation with a memorial service. Multiple urns may also be utilized, if there are (for example) loved ones who live in geographically diverse locations or if some portion of the cremains are to buried, some scattered and other portions retained.
Of course, the person may be cremated with no services of any kind, just as the entire body may be buried without ceremony.
We can help you explore these options to create something meaningful for you and your family.
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Are services held before or after cremation?
Memorialization events, or services, are held at the discretion of the family. They are arranged at a place and time for family and friends to come together to celebrate special memories of the decedent and to support each other during this time of loss. Visitations and funerals are events that occur with the person’s body present, and may be followed by burial or cremation. Gatherings and memorial services, which occur without the person’s entire body present, may occur at some point before and/or after the cremation. The cremains may be present for a gathering or memorial service, at the discretion of those planning the event.
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What happens to the cremated remains?
There are several options to consider with a cremation. A family may choose to store and display them at home in an urn, divide them between several urns so that all family members may have some, bury the cremated remains in a cemetery, scatter them in a place special to the deceased. Many cemeteries have created areas specifically for cremated remains. These areas may be in a mausoleum, in a columbarium, in a ground burial area or in a cremation garden offering even more choices. Laws and local regulations restrict scattering cremated remains on public property or private property. Cremation also permits dividing the cremains into several portions so that more than one of these options may be chosen.
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Are special cremation containers and caskets available?
We offer a wide variety of cremation containers including caskets, alternative containers and urns to meet each family’s needs. A cremation casket is a special casket constructed from materials that are environmentally friendly. It appears very similar to burial caskets and may be used for visitation and/or a funeral ceremony or gathering. It is cremated with the decedent. There are also a variety of alternative containers from which to choose.
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How can we memorialize cremation?
There are many ways to memorialize a decedent after cremation. One option is burial of the urn, marked with a bronze memorial or sculpture. There are also memorialization options available, including keepsake urns, columbarium niches and cremation benches. We can review with you all the choices available to meet the needs of your family or the wishes of your loved one.
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What is meant by “Meaningful Events”?
A “Meaningful Event” is a memorialization event that touches everyone present, with an understanding of who the person was that died, and what they lived for. The event brings meaning to people by allowing them to feel how that person touched their lives.
That person had a very special life: they had beliefs, dreams, troubles they dealt with, and things they loved that brought them joy. A meaningful event shares those things that were uniquely that person and allows people to acknowledge and feel that person’s life.
It might be as simple as reading a favorite poem, or playing the person’s favorite Dixieland version of “When the Saints go Marching In,” Or even telling a joke or funny story they delighted in. For a child, it might be reading their favorite book, showing their favorite video or having their most loved toys there. All those things that had meaning to the person who died, will give meaning to the service.
A “Meaningful Event” creates something that touches everyone with the gift of that person’s life.
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What is meant by “Celebrating Life” and how do you do it?
“Celebrating life” means acknowledging the life of the person who died. It means applauding their life and rejoicing in the fact that they lived.
The person who died, had an impact on everyone who attends the service. They had a special gift that everyone felt. It might have been strength, or humor, or stubbornness. Whatever it was, it was a quality that touched people’s lives.
“Celebrating Life” means sharing memories of the person, and how they affected your life – the adventures or quiet moments you shared, the ways they inspired you, or little things they did to make you laugh. Memories can be funny, sad, happy, or bittersweet, but they all tell a story about the person. It is important to share those memories because it brings meaning to our life, and to the life of the person who died.
All people can create a memorialization event that are meaningful. When planning the service, all you need is your knowledge of the person: special things they did, things they loved, and shared memories. We can help you plan an event that captures the spirit of the person, and brings meaning to everyone who attends. A few examples might help.
One woman, who drove her husband everywhere during their married life, wanted to drive the hearse to the cemetery. This was a gesture she could make that was meaningful to her and other people who knew them.
A family of one woman served cookies and donuts because every time someone came over to the woman’s house, she made them sit down and have some with her.
Another woman, whose husband had died, put together a picture board that displayed photographs of him taken at different stages in his life – from childhood to a recent vacation they had taken. It made people feel good to see parts of his life that they knew and remembered.
You can “Celebrate Life” in a memorial or funeral service by encouraging people to share their memories of the person, and the meaning that person had in their lives.
We can help you create a service that captures the special qualities of the person, and helps bring healing to you and others.
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How many types of caskets exist, and why are some more expensive than others?
Caskets are made of many materials. Most are made of metal (bronze, copper or steel) or wood, although other material, such as wicker or fiberglass, are also available, Caskets are available in a variety of styles and colors. The most common fabrics used for the lining, or fabric interior of the casket velvet, and crepe, although here again, other options are available. Prices vary, depending on the exterior and interior materials used. Bronze, a semi-precious metal, is more expensive than steel. Mahogany, a rare hardwood, is more expensive than the more readily available softwood pine. Velvet is more expensive than crepe. The more time and effort required to create the casket will increase the price of the casket.
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Are special cremation containers and caskets available?
We offer a wide variety of cremation containers including caskets, alternative containers and urns to meet each family’s needs. A cremation casket is a special casket constructed from materials that are environmentally friendly. It appears very similar to burial caskets and may be used for visitation and/or a funeral ceremony or gathering. It is cremated with the decedent. There are also a variety of alternative containers from which to choose.
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Do I have to buy a casket when choosing cremation?
What is embalming and why do it?
Embalming is the practice of chemically treating a dead human body. This process retards the body’s decay, improves the physical appearance of the body, and reduces the public health hazard.
Embalming is required by law in certain situation. Legal requirements governing embalming are designed to protect the public health and vary from state to state. In Wisconsin, embalming is required if the body is transported by common carrier.
However, because the appearance of the body is so important, most families choose embalming if these is a public viewing of the deceased at the visitation, memorial service or funeral. And, for public health reasons, we strongly encourage embalming if a public viewing of the body is held.
We are available to discuss any concerns you may have about the need for embalming.
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What is embalming and is it necessary before services are held?
Embalming is the practice of chemically treating a dead human body. This process retards the body’s decay, improves the physical appearance of the body, and reduces the public health hazard.
This procedure allows family and friends an opportunity to say their good-byes. We strongly encourage embalming when a public viewing is planned as part of the service.
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Do you have to embalm the body even though it will be cremated?
How much does a funeral cost?
Funeral costs vary depending on the funeral home and type of services and merchandise selected. There are three types of costs associated with a funeral:
- services and equipment provided by the funeral home,
- merchandise such as a casket or urn and
- cash advances, such as cemetery expenses and obituaries.
Can funeral costs be controlled?
The cost of a memorialization event, like other family events such as weddings, can be selected within a range of prices. However, many people aren’t familiar with the items and services that are necessary for a funeral.
Services and equipment provided by the funeral home, merchandise such as a casket or urn and cash advances, such as cemetery expenses and obituaries. It is important to realize that within each of these categories, there are choices you may select based on your wishes for the memorialization event and your budget.
The costs of memorialization event can be controlled. The costs can be tailored to your budget, without sacrificing your ability to create a service that will be meaningful to you and others.
One way to control memorialization event costs is to select items in the price range that fits your budget. Caskets, for example, can range from a few hundred dollars to several thousand dollars. The difference in the price depends on the material they are constructed from. For example, caskets made of soft woods, like pine or poplar, are less expensive than those made of oak or mahogany. In like manner, steel caskets are less expensive than stainless steel, copper or bronze. The fabric used inside the casket also impacts the total cost. Velvet is generally used in more expensive caskets while, crepe and satinteen are progressively less expensive materials. The relative quality (or grade if you prefer) of each material as well as the time and workmanship involved in the manufacturing process also significantly impact the overall cost of anything, but in this situation a casket.
Burial vaults, which are usually required by cemeteries, are also available in a price range similar to caskets. Burial vaults protect the casket and prevent the grave site from shifting or sinking. The difference in price depends on the costs of the material used to construct the vault as well as the differences in the time required for its construction.
There are also options to choose from when selecting services. Simple services, such as one at a graveside, would be less expensive than a service with viewing, gathering or service inside the Funeral Home, a church or other facility. Costs involved with a memorialization event change over time, so please contact us and discuss prices and options. We can talk with you and help you plan a service that meets your needs and budget. We can also send you our current Price List which itemizes many of the costs associated with memorial and funeral services.
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What methods may I use to pay for the funeral?
Costs for a memorialization event may be paid by cash, check or an assignment of verified insurance benefits. Many families choose easy payment plans available through preplanning. This important decision can limit or eliminate the financial burden when the death of a loved one occurs.
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Can I make my funeral arrangements before I die?
Yes, preplanning is one of the most caring things you can do for your family or loved ones. It provides them with a clear picture of your final wishes and relieves them from having to worry about how you would really prefer to be remembered. These plans may be as simple or as elaborate as you choose – and keep in mind that making personal and meaningful plans does not have to mean added expense. You can comfortably pre fund your arrangements to alleviate placing future financial burdens on your family. The preplanning process allows you to plan at your own pace, equipped with facts and ample information, so that you feel comfortable about the choices you make. Oftentimes, funding your service in advance also provides adequate funding for the memorialization at the time of your death. We can assist you with your prearrangement needs.
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Why plan and pay ahead?
Planning a memorialization event within hours of a death can be a very difficult experience. There are many details to attend to, and critical decisions must be made, at a time when grief combined with little food and rest over an indefinite period of time make those decisions more difficult. Planning a memorialization event ahead of time, with the luxury of time and clear head, removes much of the burden from those left behind.
When you plan your memorialization event in advance, or that of another family member, you have an opportunity to involve other family members and discuss your wishes with them. And, it allows you and your family the time to arrange for special and unique ways to acknowledge your life, or the life of a family member. Once the plans are made, this information can be put on file with us.
When planning ahead, it is also important to decide if you should set aside money to pay for the memorialization event. There are three primary benefits for providing the funds necessary for a memorialization event ahead of time.
First, there is the peace of mind you get, in knowing your children, or other family members will not be financially burdened with the expense of the memorial or funeral service.
Second, by choosing a funding method that accrues interest or dividends, you have the assurance that the services you select today, will be provided in the future at no additional cost.
And the final benefit to paying ahead for a memorialization event, is you are able to protect the money from being used for other things – things that may not be as important to you. Also, by making the funding irrevocable, the money can be safeguarded from the costs of a long-term illness.
Knowing everything is taken care of will give both you and your family, peace of mind.
If you would like to discuss planning a memorial or funeral service, or if you would like more information, contact us. In addition to the ways of reaching us listed on the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site, you may also reach us by e-mail at: MMountain@centurytel.net, or MountainFuneralHome@yahoo.com.
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How to plan and pay ahead
Memorialization events may be planned in advance by contacting us to set up an appointment. You can meet at our facility, at your home, or at another location to accommodate others who may wish to join you.
Your plans can be very simple, with just a few basic ideas of what you would like for the service, it can be very detailed – specifying the music, the readings, or other special wishes. In either case, the funeral director will write down all the information you have given and keep it on file. If your wishes change, you can update your file as needed.
One of the most important aspects of a pre planning conference (that you may not have considered) is to provide us with biographical information. You may well be the best source of information about your life. How many times at the time of someone’s death the person or persons responsible for the planning do not have the necessary accurate information available to them so that obituaries and forms may be completed in a timely manner.
There are several ways to pay for a memorialization event ahead of time.
One way is to assign an existing insurance policy as payment for the memorialization event. If this is a good option for you, we can assist you in having your insurance company make the necessary changes to your policy.
Another method is to set aside money in a trust fund that will be used exclusively to pay for the memorial or funeral service. If you prefer this option, we will happy to set up this type of irrevocable bank trust.
The best option may be to buy an insurance product specifically dedicated to pre-paying the memorial or funeral service. We will be happy to help you with this funding vehicle as well.
If you would like more information, or help deciding which option of paying ahead for the memorialization event would be best for you, we can sit down with you and discuss the choices. Contact us with any questions you may have. In addition to the ways of reaching us listed on the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site, you may also reach us by e-mail at: MMountain@centurytel.net, or MountainFuneralHome@yahoo.com.
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What is Preplanning?
When you preplan, you go through the process of documenting your wishes for a memorialization event ahead of time so that your loved ones won’t have to face making these difficult decisions for you. By doing so, you are in control of the process and are able to make calm, informed decisions about your wishes in an un-pressured environment. Planning in advance helps you not only protect your loved ones from guessing what you would have wanted, but it also provides them with peace of mind knowing they’ve carried out your wishes. Preplanning is truly one of the greatest gifts you can give to those you love.
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Why Preplan?
Prearranging is just another one of life’s important decisions. Doesn’t it make sense to take care of one of your most important family responsibilities now so your loved ones won’t have to? Think about it…by preplanning today, you will:
Ease your family’s emotional stress at a difficult time: We all want to protect our family and loved ones from unnecessary emotional hardship. Why then do so many people leave someone they love with the tremendous and often agonizing burden of making final arrangements at what is already a very difficult time?
When a death occurs, there are an overwhelming number of things that must be done, including dozens of decisions that must be made, documents and information that must be gathered, and hundreds of details that must be taken care of. When you plan ahead, much of this responsibility is removed from your loved ones.
Help your loved ones avoid difficult decision-making at the time of death: If you had to plan a memorialization event today, would you know what to do? Few of us would. But what if some of the most difficult decisions you or your loved ones would ever have to make, could be done at your pace—in the privacy of your own home?
We all realize that the best decisions are always those that are made calmly, rationally, and with ample information in hand. That’s why it makes such good sense to plan ahead by taking care of as many plans as possible in advance so that difficult decisions won’t be left to your loved ones at a time of confusion and grief.
Ensure that your wishes will be followed: At some time, most of us have probably talked or joked with others about what type of funeral we might have. But would your spouse, children, or close friend really know what you might have wanted? When you think about it, it makes sense to take the time to make these decisions now, with the people you love, so that they will not be responsible for doing this alone.
Making your wishes known today will help ensure that they are followed tomorrow. Unfortunately, just telling someone about your final plans is not always enough. By taking just a few moments today, in the privacy of your own home and at your own pace, you can decide how and where your final arrangements will take place.
Save money if you choose to pay for your services ahead of time: Like almost everything else in our world, the cost of memorialization events will continue to rise as the years go by. In addition to removing the financial burden your loved ones may experience at the time of your death, preplanning can also save up to thousands of dollars.
When you prearrange, your money is set aside in an account that accrues interest or dividends, thus offsetting the inevitable effects of inflation. Better yet, you can choose from a wide variety of payment plans to meet your individual budget. It’s that easy. And when you think of the peace of mind and many benefits it brings those you love, how can you afford not to preplan?
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Where does pre-planning start?
Our prearrangement program provides you with a secure, confidential place to record your funeral and cemetery wishes. Whether you choose to preplan in the privacy of your own home, or with our help, you will have the peace of mind knowing that you have taken care of these important decisions. It is also comforting to know that your wishes will be fulfilled. In addition to the ways of reaching us listed on the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site, you may also reach us by e-mail at: MMountain@centurytel.net, or MountainFuneralHome@yahoo.com.
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What has to be done when a death occurs in one city and the funeral service will be held in another city?
A death that occurs away from your loved one’s hometown may be an unusual experience for you and your family. We are, however, experienced in handling the details necessary when this happens. We can assist you in selecting a funeral home in the city where the services are to be held and coordinate the transportation of your loved one to the care of the funeral home in that city.
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If our loved one is being transferred to another city for a funeral service and burial, can we also gather family and friends for a local service?
Yes. We can arrange a time and place either before or after the transfer for family and friends to gather to celebrate special memories of the decedent and to support each other during the time of loss.
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What has to be done when a family member passes away while on a trip out of town?
When a family member passes away while out of town, contact us, we will handle all the necessary details in the distant city, state or country and gather all the necessary information to allow for the transfer of your family member back to our local area.
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If you have questions or wish to begin the process of pre planning the memorialiazation of yourself or a loved one feel free to contact us at any time. In addition to the ways of reaching us listed on the ‘Contact Us’ page of this web site, you may also reach us by e-mail at: MMountain@centurytel.net, or MountainFuneralHome@yahoo.com.
