Frequently Asked Questions

The funeral director's job is to assist the bereaved in various ways to help them through the loss of a loved one. A funeral director provides bereavement and consolation services for the living, in addition to making arrangements for the cremation, burial, and memorial services for the deceased. They fulfill the role of funeral arranger, funeral director, funeral attendant, and embalmer.

The following list is not all-inclusive, but describes some of the major tasks of a funeral director: 

• Removal and transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home
• Professional care of the deceased, including embalming, casketing, and cosmetology
• Consulting with family to make arrangements for the funeral service
•  Filing death certificates, permits, and other required forms
• Arrangements with the cemetery, crematory, or other places of final disposition
• Helping create the perfect obituary to honor your loved one
• Arrangements for clergy, music, flowers, transportation, pallbearers, and special fraternal or military services
• Directs and manages the funeral service and the funeral procession
• Assists the family with death-related claims, including Social Security and insurance

• Advance Directives - If the deceased left any written advance directives concerning the disposition of his remains and memorialization, you need to bring them with you. These instructions may be found in a will, or there may be a formally witnessed disposition directive, funeral pre-arrangements, or a pre-need contract.
• Insurance Information - Providing a copy of the insurance policy is the best way to be able to use an insurance policy to cover funeral costs.  Most State of Florida retirees have an insurance policy that coincides with their retirement. 
• Military Discharge Papers
• Details on any cemetery property owned by the deceased or the family (grave plot, columbarium space, etc.)
• Recent photograph of the deceased and any personal effects that you wish to be included in the viewing or burial
• Specific information on the deceased: 
•     Full legal name
•     Address
•     Marital status
•     Social Security number
•     Date of birth
•     Place of birth (city and state)
•     Educational history (number of years of schooling)
•     Occupation or profession
•     Parent's names, including mother's maiden name
•     Next of kin and other survivors

Our funeral home offers a wide variety of services, from direct cremation and burial to full traditional funeral services. In order to provide the most accurate pricing to meet your needs, please contact one of our funeral directors at (850) 482-2332. 

The four main types of funeral services include the traditional funeral service, the memorial service, the committal service, and the affirmation or celebration of life service. We are able to follow a traditional plan for services or we can tailor a service plan to honor your loved ones individuality.

Yes, cremation or burial is merely the disposition of the body. Funeral services are to honor and remember your loved one, regardless of disposition. We encourage families to set time aside to share memories with friends and loved ones. 

Pre-arranging funeral services can be done regardless of the final disposition. Pre-arranging is simply recording your wishes with the funeral home. You can choose to leave your wishes on record with our funeral home,  pay for a portion, make payments or fully fund services. Pre-planning is one of the best things that you can do for your family and our staff will make it as easy as possible for you and your family.