OUR SERVICES   EMBALMING      One of the earliest decisions you will face is in regard to embalming. Embalming is the scientific preparation of the remains of the deceased. The result of embalming is a temporary preservation of the remains, so as to impart a natural appearance, and permit viewing of the remains for quite some time following death. Embalming is not required by any laws or regulations, except in certain special circumstances. If these circumstances do apply, the reason will be fully explained to you. BURIAL OR CREMATION      While the majority of our community continues to choose burial as their preferred final disposition, cremation is growing in popularity in many areas. Most of the same memorial options are available to you, no matter which method you choose. Many people continue to opt for a traditional visitation, viewing and funeral service, and follow those services with cremation as opposed to burial. The cremains may then be placed in an urn and retained, the urn may be interred or the cremains may be scattered in a favorite location. With either option, some cemetery or crematory regulations may apply, and, if so, they will be completely explained. SERVICE LOCATION      A funeral service, memorial service or other celebration of life may be held in our facility, a church, at the graveside or any other location you may choose, within the limits of practicality. There is never an additional cost for conducting a funeral service in your church or other place of worship.     ADDITIONAL SERVICES      Once you have made your decisions about the choices above, we will meet with you and continue with these services: Prepare and file all necessary legal documents Report death to Social Security Administration Compose and arrange to publish newspaper notices Establish an internet tribute site with guest book and obituary information Discuss and present options regarding viewing and visitation Present options and choices for funeral or memorial service, including music, specific readings, etc. Arrange details with church or other place of service Contact clergy, eulogist or other speakers Arrange for grave opening or crematory scheduling Assist you with securing cemetery lots, if necessary Arrange for military or fraternal services, if desired Obtain floral arrangements, if desired Arrange for musicians and vocalists as required Discuss family transportation and furnish limousine if desired Arrange for hairdresser or barber if needed Discuss Veteran’s benefits available and make application for all that apply Assist you with filing insurance claims Discuss your personal wishes and expectations and do our best to fulfill them   VIDEO TRIBUTE      We will offer to use your photographs to create a professionally produced Video Tribute, using a combination of backgrounds, effects and music. A DVD disk will be prepared for you to keep, the video will be displayed in the funeral home during visitation hours and will also be made available on the internet tribute site. For additional information please contact us:  info@culbersonfh.com