Frequent Questions

A funeral director offers comprehensive support to grieving families after the loss of a loved one. Beyond coordinating cremation, burial, and memorial services for the deceased, they provide essential bereavement and consolation to the living. Their multifaceted role encompasses funeral arranging, directing, attending, and embalming.

Key responsibilities of a funeral director include:

• Arranging for the deceased's removal and transfer from the place of death to the funeral home.
• Providing professional care for the deceased, such as embalming, casketing, and cosmetology.
• Meeting with the family to plan the funeral service.
• Completing necessary paperwork, including certificates and permits.
• Acquiring copies of the death certificate.
• Coordinating with cemeteries, crematories, or other final disposition locations.
• Writing and publishing the obituary.
• Organizing aspects of the service like clergy, music, flowers, transportation, pallbearers, and specialized fraternal or military tributes.
• Overseeing the funeral service and procession.
• Aiding the family with death-related claims and resources, such as Social Security, VA benefits, and grief support.

Funeral services involve many professional, logistical, and regulatory elements that take place behind the scenes and contribute to the overall costs. Our pricing reflects the care, time, expertise, and coordination required to serve families with dignity and attention to detail.  At Henry Funeral Home, we pass along fair, competetive, transparent prices and offer service packages that simplify understanding.

We would be glad to.  The funeral director that assists your family will explain that the expenses have 3 main components- professional services, merchandise & cash advances.  

• Professional services may include itemized charges for basic services of funeral director & staff, the transfer of the deceased to the funeral home, embalming and preparation, use of facilities and staff for the viewing and ceremony, a hearse and/or service vehicle.  
• Merchandise includes any applicable products or items, including caskets, vaults, register book packages, urns, jewelry, flag cases and many others,  We are required by law to charge sales tax on items in this category.  
• Cash advances  are those that are not funeral home charges but are from other vendors associated with the arrangements.  They are not controlled or marked up by us.  We include them as a convenience so families don't have to pay multiple entities when possible.  Examples inlcude honorariums, flowers, cemetery charges, newspaper obituaries, copies of the death certificate and more.   

Click the button below to access our fair, competitive & transparent  pricing.  If you find yourself confused or want to speak with a knowledgeable funeral director, don't hesitate to call us anytime.

A funeral or memorial service offers a meaningful opportunity to honor the life of a loved one and pay tribute to the impact they had. It creates a space where family and friends can openly express their emotions, reflect on cherished memories, and find comfort in the support of others. Through shared remembrance, it allows us to grieve, connect, and begin the journey toward healing.

Yes, cremation or burial is merely the disposition of the body. Funeral services are to honor and remember your loved one, regardless of disposition.

Funerals usually involve the deceased's body and often lead to burial or cremation. In contrast, memorial services occur without the body and can be scheduled days, weeks, or months after the death.

No, services are not required by law. However, many families find comfort and closure through a ceremony that honors the life of their loved one. We invite & encourage families to click the button below to learn more about the purposes & importance of a ceremony.

Common options include burial (in-ground or above-ground), cremation, or donation to science. Each choice can be paired with a traditional or personalized service.

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

Embalming is not legally required in all cases. It may be necessary if there is a public viewing or if the body needs to be transported across state lines.