There are two primary ways to approach these arrangements: * **Immediate Need:** If a death has occurred, the staff will coordinate the transfer of the deceased into their care, secure the necessary legal permits, and help you schedule the visitation, funeral, or memorial service. * **Pre-Planning:** If you are planning for the future, you can record your personal wishes, select the type of service you prefer, and choose to pre-fund the arrangements to lock in current costs and relieve the decision-making burden on your family. ## Information Needed for the Consultation To finalize the death certificate and coordinate the services, you will need to provide specific vital statistics and personal details about the deceased. Gathering these items before your meeting can help prevent delays: * Full legal name, address, and Social Security number * Date and place of birth * Names of parents (including mother's maiden name) * Marital status and spouse's name * Educational background and primary occupation * Military discharge papers (Form DD-214), if military honors are requested * A high-quality photograph for the obituary and memorial programs During the conference, you will also select necessary merchandise, such as a casket, vault, or urn, and decide on the location of the service, which may take place at the funeral home chapel, a local place of worship, or graveside.
## Finding Service Details and Obituaries Online If you are a relative, friend, or community member looking for scheduled service details or wishing to express your condolences, you can find this information on the official website. To locate a specific listing on the official "All Obituaries" page, you can use the following search methods: * **Name Search:** Enter a partial or full name of the deceased into the search bar. * **Browse by Month:** Scroll through listings organized by the month of the passing. * **Alphabetical Filter:** Filter the listings using the first letter of the deceased's last name. Once you select a name, the individual's page will display: * The complete published obituary * Specific service information, including dates, times, and locations for visitations and funerals * Tribute options, allowing you to leave condolences or share memories * Direct links to order flowers or send memorial gifts to the family
## Verifying Information Because service schedules, locations, and visitation hours can occasionally change, it is always best to verify the details directly. You can confirm the schedule by checking the official website or contacting the funeral home office. Additionally, please note that while recent obituaries and service details are readily accessible online, the availability of older historical records on the website is not guaranteed.
