When thinking about a funeral, we need to think about what services are right for you and your family. While the traditional service still is a great comfort to families, there are now many more service options available to families. At Brater Funeral Homes we help create a meaningful service, and we know that to achieve this goal we must be flexible to the desires and wishes of the families we have the privilege of serving. We strive for the funeral service to be a focal point for the family mourning a loss. 

 

It is important for all of us to realize that funeral services are for the living.  For those affected by the loss of a loved one a funeral helps the living adjust to a major event and is the first step to a new, different way of living.  The funeral is also for the deceased.  To celebrate a life lived and a dignified way of placing the shell to rest. 

 

First and foremost the funeral service should meet the needs of the family. The service could reflect a religious tone or it may include musical numbers of particular meaning to the family or decedent, memoirs (also called eulogies) by family, friends, or the clergy, readings from the bible or from poets that bring meaning of the life lived.

 

Funerals are not cookie cutter anymore.  Each funeral is special to those that attend and we have some special links above to describe the two different types of disposition available.  We look forward to answering any of your questions regarding funerals.