Funeral Planning
If you are looking for information on planning a funeral, whether it is at a time of immediate need or you are looking to plan ahead, we have a number of resources for you. Here, you will find information on what is involved in planning a funeral, what to do when a death has occurred, and the benefits of planning ahead. If you would prefer to speak to someone directly, please contact us
At the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc., we offer a variety of personal services and will help you choose which best suit the needs of all involved. Some options include traditional full service, cemetery burial, memorial service, and cremation services.
TRADITIONAL FUNERAL SERVICES
There are many different traditional funeral service options available to families who select burial as the final disposition for their loved one. A traditional service may include a viewing or a visitation prior to the actual funeral service. The visitation can take place the evening before the funeral, just prior to the funeral service, or at both times. A visitation is an option, however it is not required. You may choose an arrangement that does not include a viewing, such as a closed casket funeral or direct burial. Following the funeral service, friends and family usually drive to the cemetery in procession. The deceased may then be interred in the cemetery or entombed in a mausoleum following the committal service. At the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc., we offer a selection of caskets, burial vaults, and clothing available in the funeral industry today. These items can be customized to meet your personal tastes and needs. Through the use of picture boards, photo collages, and Memorial DVD’s, funerals can be personalized to remember and honor the life of a loved one. We have the ability in our funeral homes to have music played during the viewing or visitation and service. We also assist in arranging of military honors, balloon releases, and other ancillary services to help make the funeral or memorial service more meaningful.
AN EVENING VIEWING OR VISITATION FOLLOWED BY A NEXT DAY FUNERAL AND GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL SERVICE
This nighttime public viewing period provides an opportunity for friends and family to gather together to mourn, comfort each other and remember a life, which was lived well. A funeral service the following day, whether in a church or the funeral home, with the body present can be personalized to reflect the life and interests of the decedent, as well as their impact on the lives of others. The funeral service is normally followed by a procession to the cemetery and a graveside service for the final interment.
A DAYTIME VIEWING OR VISITATION WITH A FUNERAL AND GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL SERVICE
This option provides for a public visitation time followed by the funeral service either in the church, funeral home, or other location, with the body present. After a procession to the cemetery, the decedent is properly interred with a graveside service at the cemetery.
PRIVATE FAMILY VIEWING AND GRAVESIDE SERVICE FOLLOWED BY A PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE
A meaningful way to have private family time and a public ceremony, this option allows the family to privately mourn for their loved one, and to limit the size of the graveside ceremony. The family will often follow the graveside committal ceremony with a public memorial service at the funeral home, church or another location.
BASIC GRAVESIDE SERVICE
In cases where the family does not wish to have the funeral ceremony in the funeral home or place of worship, a burial can be performed with a graveside service to honor their loved one. This service can be as elaborate or as simple as the family chooses. A direct or immediate burial of the body, in a casket of container, has no formal ceremony.
IMMEDIATE BURIAL (No Ceremony)
A direct or immediate burial of the body, in a casket of container, has no formal ceremony.
AN EVENING VIEWING OR VISITATION FOLLOWED BY A NEXT DAY FUNERAL AND GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL SERVICE
This nighttime public viewing period provides an opportunity for friends and family to gather together to mourn, comfort each other and remember a life, which was lived well. A funeral service the following day, whether in a church or the funeral home, with the body present can be personalized to reflect the life and interests of the decedent, as well as their impact on the lives of others. The funeral service is normally followed by a procession to the cemetery and a graveside service for the final interment.
A DAYTIME VIEWING OR VISITATION WITH A FUNERAL AND GRAVESIDE COMMITTAL SERVICE
This option provides for a public visitation time followed by the funeral service either in the church, funeral home, or other location, with the body present. After a procession to the cemetery, the decedent is properly interred with a graveside service at the cemetery.
PRIVATE FAMILY VIEWING AND GRAVESIDE SERVICE FOLLOWED BY A PUBLIC MEMORIAL SERVICE
A meaningful way to have private family time and a public ceremony, this option allows the family to privately mourn for their loved one, and to limit the size of the graveside ceremony. The family will often follow the graveside committal ceremony with a public memorial service at the funeral home, church or another location.
BASIC GRAVESIDE SERVICE
In cases where the family does not wish to have the funeral ceremony in the funeral home or place of worship, a burial can be performed with a graveside service to honor their loved one. This service can be as elaborate or as simple as the family chooses. A direct or immediate burial of the body, in a casket of container, has no formal ceremony.
IMMEDIATE BURIAL (No Ceremony)
A direct or immediate burial of the body, in a casket of container, has no formal ceremony.
CREMATION SERVICES
There are many different ways to arrange a cremation service. At the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc., we understand that each family is different. We offer many different cremation options to meet your needs and preferences.
COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE FOLLOWED BY CREMATION
"A personalized life commemoration with both a set visitation time and planned ceremonial events"
Choosing cremation does not limit your choices with respect to services prior to the cremation. You may have heard that choosing cremation means you cannot have a traditional funeral service, but this is NOT true. A family still has the ability to add thoughtful, personal touches and memorial observances to honor and remember the person who has died. The major difference between a traditional funeral service and a service followed by a cremation is instead of processing to a cemetery after the service, the body would be taken to the crematory. Once the body is cremated, the cremated body may be buried in a cemetery, entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium, or returned to the family. We offer a wide selection of hardwood caskets specifically designed for cremation.
A VISITATION FOLLOWED BY CREMATION WITH A MEMORIAL SERVICE
"An opportunity for family and friends to come together in a planned tribute to a loved one"
Choosing this option allows a family to have a public visitation, as they would for a traditional funeral service, prior to the cremation. It allows for family and friends to view the deceased before the cremation process takes place. After the cremation, a memorial service may be held at the funeral home, place of worship, or another location of the family’s choice. This service can take place the same week, a month, or even several months following the cremation.
CREMATION WITH MEMORIAL SERVICE
"A set time for family and friends to visit share memories and show support"
Many families choose to have a memorial service after the cremation to honor and remember their loved one. A memorial service can be a time for family and friends to come together to deal with their loss and share their grief. A memorial service, like a funeral, is a service of remembrance; however, the body of the deceased is not present. An urn, which holds the cremated body, can be selected and displayed for the memorial service. The memorial service can be held at a place of worship, the funeral home or any other appropriate location.
CREMATION WITH A GRAVESIDE SERVICE
"A small and simple service to remember a loved one"
After the cremation has taken place, friends and family may gather to celebrate the deceased’s life at a graveside memorial service. With this option, the cremated body is present at the time of the service and can either be inurned in the ground or placed into a mausoleum, niche, or columbarium.
SIMPLE OR DIRECT CREMATION
"No Visitation, No Farewell, Simple Disposition"
Direct cremation does not involve any sort of formal rite or religious service. Each body is cremated separately and the cremated body is returned to the family.
COMPLETE FUNERAL SERVICE FOLLOWED BY CREMATION
"A personalized life commemoration with both a set visitation time and planned ceremonial events"
Choosing cremation does not limit your choices with respect to services prior to the cremation. You may have heard that choosing cremation means you cannot have a traditional funeral service, but this is NOT true. A family still has the ability to add thoughtful, personal touches and memorial observances to honor and remember the person who has died. The major difference between a traditional funeral service and a service followed by a cremation is instead of processing to a cemetery after the service, the body would be taken to the crematory. Once the body is cremated, the cremated body may be buried in a cemetery, entombed in a mausoleum or columbarium, or returned to the family. We offer a wide selection of hardwood caskets specifically designed for cremation.
A VISITATION FOLLOWED BY CREMATION WITH A MEMORIAL SERVICE
"An opportunity for family and friends to come together in a planned tribute to a loved one"
Choosing this option allows a family to have a public visitation, as they would for a traditional funeral service, prior to the cremation. It allows for family and friends to view the deceased before the cremation process takes place. After the cremation, a memorial service may be held at the funeral home, place of worship, or another location of the family’s choice. This service can take place the same week, a month, or even several months following the cremation.
CREMATION WITH MEMORIAL SERVICE
"A set time for family and friends to visit share memories and show support"
Many families choose to have a memorial service after the cremation to honor and remember their loved one. A memorial service can be a time for family and friends to come together to deal with their loss and share their grief. A memorial service, like a funeral, is a service of remembrance; however, the body of the deceased is not present. An urn, which holds the cremated body, can be selected and displayed for the memorial service. The memorial service can be held at a place of worship, the funeral home or any other appropriate location.
CREMATION WITH A GRAVESIDE SERVICE
"A small and simple service to remember a loved one"
After the cremation has taken place, friends and family may gather to celebrate the deceased’s life at a graveside memorial service. With this option, the cremated body is present at the time of the service and can either be inurned in the ground or placed into a mausoleum, niche, or columbarium.
SIMPLE OR DIRECT CREMATION
"No Visitation, No Farewell, Simple Disposition"
Direct cremation does not involve any sort of formal rite or religious service. Each body is cremated separately and the cremated body is returned to the family.
Veterans
The rendering of Military Honors is a way to show the Nation’s deep gratitude to those who, in times of war and peace, have faithfully defended our country. This ceremonial paying of respects is the final demonstration a grateful nation can provide to the veterans’ families. This service is available to veterans who have been honorably discharged from the military.
When arranging for veterans' burial services, you can rely on us to complete all the necessary paperwork involved in obtaining the military death and burial benefits that are available. These can include:
When arranging for veterans' burial services, you can rely on us to complete all the necessary paperwork involved in obtaining the military death and burial benefits that are available. These can include:
- Burial Flag
- Headstone or Marker
- Burial in a National or State Veterans Administration Cemetery
- Presidential Memorial Certificate
SIGNATURE SERVICES
These signature services can be used with both Traditional and Cremation services, and can enhance the memorial experience. Listed below are some of the signature services that we offer at the Perry-Komdat Funeral Chapel, Inc., that may be right for celebrating your loved one’s life.
MUSICAL TRIBUTES
When planning a memorial or funeral service, music can be comforting and uplifting to grieving friends and family. Whether the music is a piano, guitar, or singing, live music offers a much more personal touch than a CD or recording. This tribute can especially be meaningful if the deceased was a musician or just had the love for music.
MEMORIAL VIDEOS
It's amazing how the life of one person can touch the lives of others in such a profound way. Sadly, when that person passes from this life, the natural fading of memory caused by time makes it difficult to preserve their essence and influence for future generations. Memorial Videos are a meaningful and comforting way to commemorate the lives of loved ones, and to ensure that their wit and wisdom can be shared for years to come. It is a collection of captured moments set to the music that was the soundtrack of their times.
BAGPIPER
The sound of the bagpipe adds a solemn and dignified touch to the funeral ceremony and can communicate a sense of closure. There is no doubt that the mournful and soulful sounds of the bagpipe release the emotions that are held inside. Bagpipers can be used at the funeral home, church, cemetery, or other locations for the funeral or memorial ceremony.
MUSICAL TRIBUTES
When planning a memorial or funeral service, music can be comforting and uplifting to grieving friends and family. Whether the music is a piano, guitar, or singing, live music offers a much more personal touch than a CD or recording. This tribute can especially be meaningful if the deceased was a musician or just had the love for music.
MEMORIAL VIDEOS
It's amazing how the life of one person can touch the lives of others in such a profound way. Sadly, when that person passes from this life, the natural fading of memory caused by time makes it difficult to preserve their essence and influence for future generations. Memorial Videos are a meaningful and comforting way to commemorate the lives of loved ones, and to ensure that their wit and wisdom can be shared for years to come. It is a collection of captured moments set to the music that was the soundtrack of their times.
BAGPIPER
The sound of the bagpipe adds a solemn and dignified touch to the funeral ceremony and can communicate a sense of closure. There is no doubt that the mournful and soulful sounds of the bagpipe release the emotions that are held inside. Bagpipers can be used at the funeral home, church, cemetery, or other locations for the funeral or memorial ceremony.
OTHER SERVICES WE PROUDLY OFFER OUR FAMILIES
- Professional, Licensed Funeral Director and support staff available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Transfer of the deceased from the place of death into our care.
- Professional, Licensed Funeral Director to coordinate vital statistics and obituary information; scheduling funeral or memorial services and visitations; selecting funeral related merchandise (Caskets, Burial Vaults, Urns, Memorial Book and Stationary, Flowers, etc.) to create a memorable experience for the family.
- Obtaining the death certificate from the doctor or medical examiner, completing vital statistics information and filing with our local registrar.
- Obtaining other legal authorizations for final disposition.
- Professional, Licensed Funeral Director to conduct services and visitations.
- Professional, Licensed Funeral Director on staff to perform the technical preparation and necessary care of your loved one.
- Contacting local and out of town newspapers and coordinating obituary and services information.
- Coordinating funeral or memorial arrangements with clergy and church staffs.
- Coordinating funeral or memorial arrangements with cemetery personal.
- Notifying Social Security and applying for Veteran’s benefits.
- Assistance with life insurance claims at no cost to you
- Our professional staff is available to churches, civic organizations and other groups for public speaking engagements to help people better understand the funeral profession and the many service options available.
- There are also many other considerations that we can provide for families and organizations upon request.
The Funeral
The funeral is an ancient and
universal ceremony that gives
testimony to our respect for
the dignity of life.
The funeral is the occasion for
the gathering of family and friends
to share their sorrow,
love and concern for each other.
The funeral prepares us for
the reality of death and becomes
a source of renewal and
reaffirmation of our faith.
The solemn rite of the funeral
is as eternal as life itself.
The funeral is an ancient and
universal ceremony that gives
testimony to our respect for
the dignity of life.
The funeral is the occasion for
the gathering of family and friends
to share their sorrow,
love and concern for each other.
The funeral prepares us for
the reality of death and becomes
a source of renewal and
reaffirmation of our faith.
The solemn rite of the funeral
is as eternal as life itself.
We accept