| Why
do we have funerals? |
Answer:
a time for family and friends to come together to “Celebrate
a Life”, remember and share memories. It’s
a way to pay our final respects and say “good-bye”. |
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| Why
do I need a vault? |
| Answer:
Most cemeteries throughout the country require some type
of permanent outside container, which encloses the casket.
However, there are no state or federal laws, which require
them. Caskets are not designed to support the weight of
the soil and cemetery equipment. A vault is engineered
to support the soil above and around the casket and cemetery
equipment. |
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| If
I pre-pay for a funeral expense where does the money go? |
| Answer: Into a funeral account insurance policy, or a funeral Trust Account . |
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| Am
I covered if the funeral home goes out of business? |
| Answer:
Yes, funds are fully transferable. |
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| Are
there options available for payment plans? |
| Answer:
Single payment or multiple year payment options are available
to fit within your budget. |
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| What
happens if I’m out of town at time of my passing? |
| Answer:
First call should be to us, our funeral home will make
arrangements to get you where you need to be. |
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| What’s
the significance of flowers? |
| Answer:
They are a means of expression. It’s often difficult
to put feelings into words. A visual expression of love,
that creates a background of warmth and beauty. |
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| Why
are monuments called “head stones”? |
| Answer:
Tradition places the stone at the “head” of
the grave space, as our bodies face East in anticipation
of our rising at the resurrection. |
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| Why is the man typically on the South space, and the wife on the North Space? |
| Answer: Walking down the isle at the wedding ceremony the wife leaves her fathers’ arm, and is place on her husbands’ left arm, which is closest to his heart. |
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| What if I select cremation, is ground burial an option? |
| Answer: When selecting cremation, many people choose this because it affords them the opportunity to memorialize their loved one at the cemetery. |
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| Can
I still have a visitation and funeral service before Cremation? |
| Answer:
Yes. Many people today who choose cremation realize the
benefit of having a time of visitation followed by a formal
funeral service with cremation to follow. |
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What’s the meaning behind the way the flag is folded? |
First
fold is a symbol of life
Second fold is a symbol of our belief
in eternal life
Third fold is made in honor and remembrance
of the veteran
Fourth fold represents our weaker
nature for as American citizens trusting in God for
His divine guidance
Fifth fold is a tribute to our country
Sixth fold is for our in our hearts
we pledge allegiance to the flag
Seventh fold is a tribute for our
Armed Forces that protect us
Eighth fold is a tribute to the one
who entered into the valley of the shadow of death,
that we might see the light of day, and to honor our
mother
Ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood,
for it has been through their faith, love, loyalty and
devotion that the character of the men and women who
have made this country great have been molded
Tenth fold is a tribute to father
Eleventh fold is for Hebrew citizens
glorifying the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob
Twelfth fold is for Christian citizens
glorifying God the Father, the Son and Holy Ghost
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| When the
flag is completely folded, the stars are uppermost, reminding
us of our national motto, “In God We Trust.”
After completely folded and tucked in, it takes on the
appearance of a cocked hat, ever reminding us of the soldiers
who served under General George Washington and the sailors
and marines who served under Captain John Paul Jones who
were followed by their comrades and shipmates in the Armed
Forces of the United States, preserving for us the rights,
privileges, and freedoms we enjoy today. |
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