Designing a Funeral

Taking the time to design a funeral or life celebration is a loving act, and not a difficult one. With our help, we invite you to explore the seemingly infinite ways to remember and celebrate a wonderful life lived, with you or your loved one as the leading character of this transformational and healing experience.You are welcome to call us at (517) 543-2950 or email us with any questions.  We will be happy to answer you questions.  

To Joe and all who helped with Dad, Outstanding job once again. You are all great, thoughtful, crafty, this display was great! Thank you. The Schneider Family
Personalized memorial services anywhere

Personalized memorial services anywhere

You can have your service anywhere, and any way, you want. Your choices include the place of celebration, the ball park, the golf course,  or the theatre to name a few.  You can pick the day of the week, and time of day; the musical selection, what prayers will be said or songs you’d like sung. We can arrange to have doves, butterflies, or balloons released at the close of the service. Keepsake gifts of wildflower seeds or a tree seedling can be given. Our staff and Creationeers are here to help you create the most memorable and meaningful service to honor your loved one.

It’s about bringing those you love together, at a time of loss. It’s a natural thing to do, and over time, has become a socially-expected practice. More importantly, a funeral or memorial service, whether traditional, or contemporary, is the first step in healing.

Burial or Cremation?

Burial or Cremation?

Your next consideration focuses on choosing between burial and cremation. Usually, people are clear on this point. In fact, your loved one may have told you, or someone else, exactly how they wish to be cared for. But it can be a hard decision for some families, especially when the wishes of the deceased were never clearly stated. If that's the case, please know we're able to help you come to the perfect decision for your loved one, and for you.Once you decide, the finer details come into focus. If you've chosen burial, then selection of the casket, vault, and desired cemetery follows. Naturally, we’re here to help you.If cremation is your choice, then you'll need to make the next decision: whether the cremated remains will be placed in a mausoleum niche, or buried on the cemetery grounds.In some communities, there's the option for a 'green burial'. If that's what your loved one would prefer, we'll help you select an environmentally-friendly choice.

What's Next?

Now that we've given you the basics, it's time to reflect more on exactly what is appropriate for you and your family. If possible, gather everyone together to speak of their feelings and desires.

Still looking for inspiration? Speaking with a professional funeral planner will help to clarify your thinking. Reach us at (517) 543-2950.