At Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home we realize that planning a funeral is often a sad and difficult time for a family. Our goal is to make it as easy as possible for you. We will help you through each step of the funeral. We will make sure the result has personal meaning and is in keeping with the memory of your loved one. If you prefer a traditional funeral, we can help you plan the funeral accordingly. If you prefer a more personalized service, we can make you aware of all the different ways in which the service can be varied. We can help you in choosing music, memorials, and other details that celebrate the life of the deceased.
We at Rutledge and Bigham Funeral Home realize that planning a funeral may not be something you are familiar with. We are available to assist you with all aspects of funeral planning. We can also help with applying for insurance benefits, social security and veterans benefits when applicable.
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Traditional Funeral Services
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The funeral service fills many needs. It serves as a special tribute to the life of one who has died. It helps family and friends come to terms with the reality of the death of a loved one, and it brings people together for support and comfort. The Funeral service is a way of saying good bye and letting the healing process begin.
A typical funeral service has three parts:
The viewing, which usually takes place at the funeral home either the evening before or right before the funeral service.
The funeral service itself.
The committal service and interment, which takes place at the cemetery.
The viewing, also known as the wake, is a period of visitation in which friends and relatives gather with the family to extend their sympathy and comfort. Typically, the viewing is held the evening before the funeral service, although recently many families prefer to hold the viewing right before the funeral service.
The funeral service itself is usually held in a chapel room at the funeral home or in a church chosen by the family. The service typically consists of scripture readings, prayers, a eulogy, possibly a sermon, and hymns, poems, and any other music or script that holds meaning for the family.
Following the funeral service, family and friends usually proceed to the cemetery for the committal service. The committal service is a brief ceremony at the gravesite. It may be private or public, depending on the wishes of the family. At the committal service, final good byes are said and flowers are placed on the casket.
Some families choose the committal service as the only service, with no funeral service prior to the committal. This type of service, called a graveside service, is often more lengthy and closer in style to the funeral service.
Following the committal service a reception is usually held either at a church hall or at the home of family.
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Cremation Services
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With cremation services,you should be able to choose the type of service that you find most meaningful. That’s why our list of services includes many options.
Once cremated, a loved one’s ashes may be placed in an urn and taken to a final resting place such as a family plot, urn garden, columbarium or a family member’s home.
Sometimes cremated remains are divided into several urns. This option works well when loved ones are spread out across the county.
Others chose to have their ashes scattered in a special cemetery garden or over land or water (where permitted by law). In this case, a portion of the cremated remains is usually kept in a keepsake urn as a remembrance.
If you choose cremation, a funeral service is appropriate, and recommended. Survivors still need the time and setting to grieve. We offer many types of services specifically for cremations, from direct cremation with no casket present, to traditional cremation with a visitation, procession and memorial service.
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Memorial Services
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A Memorial Service is the same as a traditional service, except the body is not present for the visitation or the funeral.
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Graveside Services
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A Graveside Service is designed for those who want a ground burial or interment of remains with a service only at the cemetery.
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Pre-planning
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What is Preplanning?
Preplanning allows you to express your wishes and make sure your desires are carried out. Preplanning gives you the luxury of evaluating your options and prices, so you can think clearly and without a sense of urgency. While not necessary, preplanning also allows you to take care of financial arrangements if you prefer, so you can be assured that you can afford the service you desire without unduly burdening your family.
With preplanning, you can specify whether you prefer a burial or cremation, what type of service you'd like, and plan all the details of the service from the music and/or poems heard to the pall bearers of your choice. We encourage you to include your family when making these choices.
It is a good idea to make sure that your family has a copy of your preplanning arrangements. This can help avoid misinterpretations and misunderstandings of the instructions.
Preplanning Funeral Services
People who preplan their funeral arrangements give their families the greatest gift of all - Peace of Mind. We strongly encourage you to take the time to plan the funeral service in advance, so that when the time comes your family can focus on supporting one another and not on arranging a funeral.
Preplanning your final arrangements:
Assures that your personal preferences will be carried out as you planned.
Eliminates second guessing about what type of service you wanted.
Reduces stress at an already emotional time.
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