Mueller-Bies - Service Options

M U E L L E R - B I E S F U N E R A L H O M E

Funeral Homes provide many options today. The options are limited only by the imaginations and desires of the deceased and their family. The important concept of any funeral is to suitably remember and honor the life of the deceased in a manner that best suits both them and their family and friends.

Options include:

Memorialization at church, funeral home, or other facility

Religious services of any faith/denomination, or secular services

Funeral services culminating in burial or cremation

Burial and cremation are simply two methods of final dispensation. The choice of either method does not affect your choice of other service elements.

Funeral Service
A funeral service recognizes the deceased and comforts those in grief. It is usually held in a funeral home or at a church. The closed casket is present, and burial or cremation follows the service. Many funerals are religious, but they do not have to be.

Memorial Service

A memorial ceremony commemorates the life of the deceased after burial or cremation. Musical selections, special speakers, candle lighting, keepsakes, and a memory table can all add meaning to the ceremony. Memorial ceremonies are often held in a funeral home or at a church. In the case of cremation, the urn may be present.

Visitation
Family and friends can pay their respects and express their care and support at the visitation, which is usually informal and held at the funeral home. An open or closed casket, or an urn may be displayed.

Graveside
A graveside service provides an intimate final goodbye. It is usually a simple service with poetry or scripture readings.

Final Dispensation

Whether burial or cremation is chosen for final dispensation, visitation and/or service can precede or follow the disposition.

There are innumerable ways to individualize a funeral service. Consider special readings or music for funeral or memorial services. During visitations, you might display personal memorabilia, hobby materials, video tributes, memorial candles, memory books or photo boards (video tributes and memorial candles can be obtained through us). Some might also wish to include religious ceremonies such as parish vigils or rosary services, or rituals by organizations such as the VFW, American Legion, or Masons during visitations. Further personalization is possible in the selection of merchandise, from custom casket interiors or burial vault appliqués to engraved or embossed urns. Far from being intimidated by the numerous choices, you should feel free to consider any options that best suit your needs and desires.

For more details, including prices, please download our "How Much Does a Funeral Cost?" brochure here.

Some examples of burial vault customization available (click on hyperlinks for more info and examples):

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