Traditional Burial

Basic Services of the Funeral Director and Staff

• Staff to respond to initial request for service
• Arrangement conference with family or the responsible party
• Arrangement of funeral, preparation and filing of necessary authorizations and permits
• Recording vital statistics
• Preparation and placement of obituary notices
• Staff assistance prior to, during, and following the funeral

Transfer of Remains

• Transfer to the funeral home and place of service (within a 35-mile radius)
• Use of a hearse

Embalming

Other Preparation of the Body

• Washing and disinfecting the body
• Hair
• Cosmetics
• Dressing remains
• Casketing remains
• Storage

Casket (All listed colors of equal value)

• White (Oyster Crepe)
• Light Blue (Blue Crepe)
• White (Pink Crepe)
• Silver (Oyster Crepe) or
• Copper (Rosetan Crepe)

Setup of On-Site Visitation Area

• Placement of casketed remains
• Display of floral arrangements
• Supervision of visitation
• Attendants during visitation
• Licensed funeral director for the ceremony

Use of Facilities and Staff

• Viewing at the funeral home
• Off-premises visitation
• Chapel, church, or graveside service
• Funeral ceremony or memorial service

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