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This is a compliation of commonly asked questions and our generalized reponses. You will likely have additional questions. Please feel free to contact us with your unique inquiries.
Q. What can a family do if they are not happy with
the way the body looks?
A. Your Cunningham Funeral Services embalmer has
years of experience in embalming and preparation
of the deceased. In fact, we are known for our
excellence in body preparation. However,
sometimes due to illness, cause of death and
circumstances at time of death, a body is
affected in ways that even our skilled embalmers
cannot control. Families of the deceased should
be aware in advance that certain types of
disintegration or damage to a body caused by
trauma often cannot be completely disguised. In
the event that a family is not pleased with the final
preparation, we will gladly listen to your requests
and try our best to meet them.
Q. Does the departed have to wear a suit or dress?
A. Traditional Funeral Services have always been
regarded as a "home going" or a return to God.
Historically, this has dictated the formal attire that
is usually expected for burial. However, a more
contemporary approach to funeral services allows
final attire to closely reflect the individual's life
and personal style. Therefore, it is not unusual
to see families bury loved ones in their favorite
or most commonly worn attire. This is a
personal choice and Cunningham Funeral Services
is happy to accommodate whichever choice you
make.
Q. When someone is cremated, what kind of
container are the ashes placed in?
A. Upon completion of cremation process, ashes
are placed in a temporary receptacle. Families
have a wide array of choices for urns and other
types of storage containers for ashes.
Q. How does one store ashes?
A. 'Ashes', is a term that is not completely accurate.
Human remains are actually recognizable skeletal
fragments they are not technically ashes, but better
referred to as "cremains". Because they are
remains of a loved one they should be treated with
ultimate respect and kept in a secure, safe place.
Q. When is the full balance of a funeral due?
A. Cunningham Funeral Services requires full payment
24 hours before the start of the funeral service.
Q. Can I pay for a funeral service over time?
A. Yes. Funeral service costs can be paid
incrementally up to the day of the Funeral service.
Q. What if I don't have a car and need to make
arrangements?
A. Your Cunningham Funeral Services funeral director
will be happy to arrange for you to be picked up at
your home and taken back after arrangements are
made, or we will be happy to consult with you in
your home.
Q. How can I find out more about pre-need services?
A. A Cunningham Funeral Services funeral director
would be happy to arrange a meeting with you to
discuss pre-need options. This meeting can take
place at the Funeral Home or at your home. Please
call to request an appointment.
Q. How long will it take me to get over this?
A. There is no time limit on grief. Losing a loved one
will stay with you forever. Death irreversibly affects
the living. And although it will become easier to
accept the loss of a loved one, the timing is
different for everyone.
Q. How should children be handled at a funeral?
Should they be allowed to see the body?
Touch it?
A. Children should be permitted to participate in
funeral services. It is an important part of the
acceptance process as well as an important way
for a child to offer last respects within the family
structure. To shut a child out of this experience
would be to deny him or her a significant and
meaningful experience, which could have adverse
effects on later emotional development. A child
should be allowed to view the body, however,
they should not be forced, if they are reluctant.
Additionally, parents must remain sensitive to a
child's reaction when viewing a body, and be
prepared to remove the child immediately if it
is too upsetting. Adults and children alike
should be allowed to gently touch the body, if
that is a soothing comfort for them.
Q. Is it cheaper to have the funeral service during the
week rather than on the weekend?
A. Cunningham Funeral Services does not charge more
for weekend services, however, most cemeteries do.
When planning a service, check with a representative
from your chosen cemetery to confirm pricing
policies.
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