Please accept our sympathy. We believe that the services we provide for your family will be helpful and will meet your expectations. Everyone at the funeral home is ready to help you.

The purpose of this web page is to answer some of the frequently asked questions, give you insight and aid you in getting the most out of the funeral arrangement. You can expect the arrangement to take from two to three hours. We can meet in the comfort of your home or at the funeral home. When the arrangement is completed, all of your questions will be answered and the details will be organized in a way that will make the next few days a little easier for you and your family.

Personalizing the Arrangements & Celebrating a Life
We want to make the service as individual as the individual, which is why we offer families a chance to personalize the arrangements. While we may deal with death on a daily basis, we never forget that completing all of the arrangements of a funeral service is a task most families face only a few times. You can rely upon us to work closely with you to arrange a service in keeping with your own traditions, and well within your financial means. We will coordinate with your clergy, the cemetery, and all the other parties to alleviate the stress on your family.

Our intention is to make every service personal, meaningful and truly reflective of the life that has been lived. For example, the reading of a favorite poem may enrich your service; it may be enhanced by the soft glow of candlelight or with memory tables to honor the life of your loved one. We will help you enhance the service by setting up personal items, special hobbies and interest items, favorite clothes, pictures, etc. You may personalize it with a special musical selection, family photographs or other memorabilia.

You may desire a visitation, or you may prefer a private family gathering. We can also help you select from many kinds of services. Whether you choose a religious ceremony with a traditional burial, a humanistic service with a scattering of ashes, or any other choice, we can take care of all the necessary plans.

Things the Funeral Home Needs
The following is a list of items the funeral home will need. It is not necessary
to have any or all of these things at the arrangement but it is helpful.
• Suit or Dress including undergarments and stockings. Shoes are optional.
• Recent picture and a favorite snapshot
• Jewelry
• Personalization Items
• Glasses
• Pictures for collages
• Parent’s Names
• Veteran's discharge papers
• Special Music
• Social Security number

The Prearranged Funeral
If the funeral has been prearranged, many of your decisions have been decided. Please continue to schedule the two hours for the arrangement. Creating a personalized, meaningful funeral that helps everyone say goodbye takes a little time but has many benefits.

Please bring with you the Funeral Planning paperwork, which includes:
• The Family Planning Guide
• Insurance Policy or Bank Trust Forms

It is important to remember that there is no right or wrong way to have a funeral. Our job is to help you figure out what you and your family need to do to have a meaningful celebration of life. You may have experienced something, which you found especially helpful or meaningful at a previous funeral. Let us know so we can help create the service that is right for you. Thank you for letting our family serve your family.

Sincerely,
The Krause Family