Personalization Services

Video Tribute

You bring in 15 or 29 photos, select background scenery & music and we will produce a video tribute DVD which can be shown during any event in our facilities. The video tribute DVD can also be viewed along with your obituary on our website. One VHS, DVD or CD-Rom included, additional copies may be purchased.

Music

Hearing favorite music sets the mood for a more meaningful event. Big Band, Classical, Oldies, Country, Rock, Contemporary or Religious music can be brought in to personalize the experience & played before, during or after any event. Any music provided should be in CD format.

Bagpiper

Let the enchanting sound of the highland bagpipes be a presence at your event. You may request that the bagpiper escort the casket from the funeral coach to the gravesite or that he play off in the distance before and after services. Arrangements may also be made for the bagpiper to play at chapel, church or memorial services.

Harpist

Add a beautiful and unique background touch to your event, making its presence felt without taking attention away from your special tribute. You can choose from a variety of music - popular songs of today, favorites from yesterday, and classical or sacred pieces; whatever will help to create the special ambiance you want for your event. Harpist can play at chapel, church, graveside or at any tribute location.

Photo Collage Board Kit

The Photo Collage Board Kit allows families to display photographs, awards and other personal items of the deceased for friends and family to view. As a courtesy to those we serve, we will provide basic items to assist you in completing your own Photo Memory Board. This will include the board, glue stick and colored paper.

Memorabilia Display Table

At the request of the family, a personalization table may be placed in front or at the rear of the chapel. This table may be used to display personal items such as photographs, awards, hobbies or crafts. This allows the family and friends to reflect on the interests, hobbies or lifestyle of the deceased.

Seed Packets

At the conclusion of the services, those attending receive a small packet of forget-me-not seed. These seeds offer a lasting remembrance of the deceased. Each year when the flowers bloom, memories of the deceased are called to mind.

Flower Placement

Flowers (long stemmed roses or other requested flowers) will be made available to every family member or attendee to place in or on the casket at the end of the chapel or graveside service.

Honor Squad

This ceremony is available to all veterans. The Honor Squad may, depending on availability, serve as casket bearers, fold and present the American flag, fire three volleys, and play taps. At Memorial Services, the flag will be folded and presented and taps will be played. Not all services listed above may be available. This ceremony may be performed by a number of different organizations.

Memorial Marker

Memorialization through markers is the most lasting of all memorializations available. Today's technology allows more flexibility in designs and crafting. No longer are you limited to standard designs and colors. Existing markers may be removed and replaced with newer, more personal markers.

Horse Drawn Carriage

Upon arrival to the cemetery, the casket is transferred from the funeral coach to the horse drawn carriage. The procession will continue through the cemetery until the casket arrives at the interment site.

Escorted Procession

Personalization, Enhancements and Catering 

The procession to the cemetery will be escorted by motorcycle funeral escorts. The procession will make its journey to the cemetery along a designated route that may include a drive by the beach or past the home of the deceased.

White Bird Release

25 to 100 white birds will be released in a ceremony (graveside, outside chapel or outside church) symbolizing the release of the spirit for the journey home. The birds will circle overhead before they begin their journey home. A family member(s) or representative(s) may release the first bird, if desired.