At-Need

This section contains useful information about what to do when death occurs, writing an obituary and funeral etiquette.



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At-NeedWhen Death Occurs

No matter if a death is sudden, or if it something that was a long time coming, the loss of a loved one makes us feel emotional and overwhelmed.  No amount of preparation can fully prepare you for the loss of a loved one.  When you are in a heightened emotional state, even the most basic decisions can seem staggering.

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Cremation ServicesCREMATION SERVICES

Cremation is an alternative to the burial process and it is chosen by many people because of religious beliefs, the desire to preserve the environment or it was requested by the person who died. The remains are placed in a container that is combustible and placed in a special furnace called a cremation chamber or a crematory, where, through intense heat, is reduced to bone fragments that are then processed to resemble coarse sand. 

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Eulogies and ObituariesEulogies and Obituaries

Giving a meaningful, moving eulogy can be a nerve-wracking situation for even the most accomplished public speaker, but it need not be.  How can you summarize somebody’s life in a few short minutes, while being both somber and funny at the same time?

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Make at Need Arrangements OnlineMake At-Need Arrangements Online

Planning a funeral can be difficult, that's why we've added our interactive planning tool, which allows you to you plan your complete funeral from the comfort of your own home.  Start planning for immediate funeral needs, or pre-arrangements today.

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