The American funeral has changed significantly in the past few years.
It used to be that the “Traditional Funeral” was pretty
much the same. It normally included a wake or visitation period,
followed by a church service and burial in the cemetery. Yet today,
there is no such thing as a “Traditional Funeral”. People
are choosing funeral services that are more reflective of the person,
and that fit the lifestyle of the family. And with diverse ethnic
groups living in our city, traditional funerals now incorporate many
of the customs and ceremonies of different cultures.
Given the diversity that we serve and the different options that
we provide, there are many choices available when it comes to a funeral.
The professional staff at Metcalf is committed to helping
each family create a memorable service unique to their loved one.
To give our families and friends some general guidance in selecting
a funeral service, the following is a very brief and generic description
of some of the funeral options.
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Cremation with Graveside Service
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Life Celebrations
We consider it a privilege to help families create a life
celebration that is a true reflection of the unique life
of their loved one. The following are just a few of the possibilities.
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- Life Celebration Pictorial - For the finest
tribute and celebration of your loved one’s life, we
will create a beautiful video memorial using your personal
photos and music selections. The video may be played during
the visitation, funeral service, reception or all three.
In addition, it provides a lasting keepsake of your loved
one’s life.
- Memory Table: A display of personal
items of the deceased, such as arts and crafts, hobbies,
sporting equipment, clothing, tools of their trade, even
classic cars and motorcycles.
- Butterfly and Balloon Releases: Upon
request we will arrange for a butterfly or balloon release.
- Family Participation: Involvement of
family and close friends in the speaking and officiating
of the services.
- Collage Boards: A collection of photos,
poems and other memorabilia available for viewing by family
and friends at the visitation and/or funeral or memorial
service.
- Personalized Memorial Folders: Create
personalized memorial folders using photos, poetry, favorite
recipes, personal messages, antidotes, memorable quotes,
etc.
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No Service
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- A family may choose to have no service or plan a memorial
service at a later date.
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