Frequent Questions

A funeral director helps guide your family from the first call through the service and final disposition. That can include bringing your loved one into our care, completing necessary permits and paperwork, obtaining death certificates, coordinating burial or cremation, planning the service, preparing an obituary, and working with cemeteries, clergy, venues, veterans organizations, and other service providers.

Just as importantly, we’re here to explain your options and help you understand what comes next.

No. A funeral or memorial service is not required. Some families want a traditional service, while others prefer a small gathering, celebration of life, private goodbye, or no formal service at all. We can help you understand the options and choose what feels right for your family.

Absolutely. Cremation is a form of final disposition; it does not determine how you remember or honor someone. A visitation, funeral, memorial service, or celebration of life may take place before cremation, after cremation, or both.

A funeral typically takes place with the deceased present and may be followed by burial or cremation. A memorial service usually takes place without the deceased present and can be held days, weeks, or even months later.

Both can be personalized, and neither needs to follow a particular format.

Services may be held at our Medina or Brunswick locations or in another place of meaning, such as a church, event venue, park, or other setting that reflects your family and your loved one.

Yes. Music, photographs, videos, readings, personal belongings, favorite foods, hobbies, stories, and other meaningful details can all help tell the story of the person you love. Personalization can be simple or elaborate—it should feel authentic to your family.

Absolutely. You can include specific music, readings, photographs, videos, personal items, and more to reflect your loved one’s life and wishes.

Common options include traditional burial, above-ground entombment, cremation, green burial, and anatomical donation. Your funeral director can explain how each option works and help you understand which choices are available locally.

Common options include traditional burial, above-ground entombment, cremation, green or natural burial, and anatomical donation. Your funeral director can explain how each option works and help you understand which choices are available locally.