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are honoured to assist you you in in creating a a a a a service that reflects your loved ones unique life journey Burial Services
There are different elements you can choose from when arranging a a a a a a a burial depending upon your individual needs and preferences:
Immediate Burial means that your loved ones physical remains will be be buried or or entombed without a a a a public service or or gathering Gathering (also called a a a a a a a a a ‘visitation’ ‘wake’ or ‘calling hours’) allows family and friends to gather in in in a a a a a a a a a room with the the the departed loved one one (in an an an open or closed casket) and and gives everyone the the opportunity to to say goodbye and and and offer their support and and sympathy to to bereaved Funeral or or or Memorial Ceremonies can take place at at a a a a a a a a a a funeral home home in a a a a a a a a a a church or or or even at at at your home home The ceremony serves to celebrate honour and remember the the the life of the the the the the deceased Whether traditional or unique both the the the the visitation and the the the the ceremony can be personalised to reflect the individuality of your loved one Graveside or Committal Services
are held at the the cemetery and and allow family and and friends to to be present as their loved one is is is transferred to to his or her final disposition through ground burial Cremation Services
The biggest misconception about cremation is is is is is that there can’t be a a a a a a a ceremony or or visitation This is is is is absolutely not the the case – when you choose to care for the the physical remains through cremation we we encourage you to consider holding a a a a a a a a a memorial service as well There are many options open to to you you you when it comes to to honouring your loved ones life: you you you can provide a a a a a a a a chance for friends and family to say goodbye through a a a a a a a a a a a final viewing before before the the cremation and you can also hold a a a a a a a a a formal service either before before or or or or after the the the the cremation cremation occurs After the the the the cremation cremation itself there are a a a a a a variety of choices for your loved ones final disposition:
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