Services
Every family is different, and not everyone
wants the same type of funeral
We are a full service funeral establishment which provides
a complete array of funeral, cremation, memorialization and
alternative funeral service options.
Traditional Funeral Service: A
funeral is for the living. It provides the setting and opportunity
to celebrate a life that has been lived. When a loved one
dies, it is always a difficult time. Emotions run high.
We may feel anger, confusion, sadness, or may even feel emotionally
numb. It is often difficult to know what to say, how to
begin to deal with the loss, or how to say good-bye.
The funeral service is a way to bring caring
people together - to lend support and to help each other
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Helping family and friends
work through some of these difficulties is what a funeral
service provides. Nothing can fill the emptiness when a
loved one is gone, but the healing begins sooner with the
support of our family and friends. Whenever we lose someone
close to us, we feel grief. Grief can be very painful.
It can be consuming. A funeral allows mourners to express
their grief and to share it with each other. It stimulates
conversation about the deceased, which is an important first
step toward accepting the death. Without this opportunity,
many people experience much more difficulty with resolving
their grief.
The reality of death needs to be accepted
not only on an intellectual basis, but on an emotional level
as well. This is the foundation for traditional funerals
that are preceded by an open-casket visitation.
Research
has shown that this process has a marked effect on the grieving
process and helps the healing begin.
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Cremation Service: What is cremation? Cremation is an option more families are choosing as a part of their funeral plans. It’s no wonder, with all of the options available in cremation memorialization today.
 The reasons people give for choosing cremation vary from economic
to ecologic. Some believe it’s the “right thing to do” for Mother
Earth; committing their loved one’s cremated remains to the wind,
land, sea, or even outer space. Some choose cremation when families
are separated by distance, dividing the cremated remains which
are kept in “keepsake” urns, such as sculptured artwork, or specially
designed fine jewelry. Whatever your reasons for choosing cremation,
it is wise to explore the many options available. Don’t hesitate
to contact us with any questions or concerns you have.
As the cremation rate has risen over the years, we have seen a
tremendous growth in unique, individual tributes before and after
the cremation process. Prior to the cremation, one may choose
to have visitation and a funeral service with the casketed body
present. Memorial tributes can also take place after cremation,
either at the funeral home, the home of the family, or a house
of worship. One may or may not choose to have the cremated remains
displayed in an urn on the premises during memorial services.
Regardless of when a service or memorial tribute is held, having
some kind of ceremony provides friends and family with the opportunity
to say a final “good-bye.” This time also gives the bereaved
an opportunity to share their memories and give support to one
another.
Placing the cremated remains in a permanent memorial is just as
important to some families as the memorial service itself. For
many, a grave or mausoleum niche is a place to visit and remember
the life of their loved one. Others find an appropriate place
in their home to keep the cremated remains. These options provide
a family the opportunity to visit and reflect in a fixed, identifiable
location; important to those wishing to keep close watch over
their loved one.
One may choose to “scatter” cremated remains in a place of great
significance. The sea, a meadow, or a favorite park are popular
choices for individuals. Check with us prior to scattering so
that we can provide you with the local laws on scattering of cremated
remains on public or private property.
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- Groff Funeral Homes provide a Merchandise Center, which includes a wide variety of gifts as well as Memorialization products.
- Well-Lighted & Spacious Parking Facilities.
- Itemized costs are available at all times.
Care after the Service... Our advance funeral planning director/aftercare coordinator works with you to ensure you have access to the resources & support you need while dealing with the death of a loved one. Since the days following the funeral can be just as difficult for families as the days leading up to it, we know how important it is to remain available to those we serve. We are committed to doing everything we can do to make those days of adjustment easier for you. We own & operate our own full service crematory, mausoleum and cemetery.
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