Funeral Services

A time for human sharing in its deepest sense.

Many people don't discover how to really live until it's time to die. So, I wondered, if this were my last day, how would my Obituary read? How would I answer the following questions?

Did I dream richly?
Did I live fully and take chances?
Did I learn to let go?
Did I love unconditionally?
Did I treat the Earth kindly?

My hope is that the answers to these questions will help us all live with more Joy, Passion, and Authenticity! If we think about it, we're really not here that long. So, today is a chance to start living more of our potential.

A funeral represents a purposeful opportunity to reflect on the meaning of a life that has been lived and to determine the impact of that meaning for the family and friends. There is no single proper funeral service. It is a time for human sharing in its deepest sense. You and the ones you love are at the very center of the process, and the choices you make will determine its significance for you. As you participate in the planning of the funeral service, you help create a meaningful experience for everyone.

It is the goal of Clutter Funeral and Cremation to help people complete the relationship with the one who has died and to provide a climate that encourages each person to give and receive emotional support. During the funeral service, family and friends have the opportunity to relate to each other at the deepest levels and find mutual strength.

Complete Funeral Service

Traditionally, the funeral will be a complete funeral service. This includes a family or public viewing of the deceased. Following this will be a service, typically in the church or at the funeral home. This would be followed by the earth or above ground burial of the casketed remains. Caskets selected may cost from several hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars depending on the material the casket is constructed of. Many cemeteries require that a minimum grave liner be used to encase the casket when earth buried. These minimum liners are constructed of concrete and are designed to hold the weight of the earth, maintaining the cemetery property. A sealed vault may also be used. The vaults are also constructed of concrete and are designed to not only protect the gravesite, but are manufactured with inner liners that not only restrict the entrance of graveside elements (water and earth) but increase the strength of the vault.

Graveside Service

The graveside service can be another selection. This many times would follow a time of visitation at the funeral home. The casketed remains would then be transferred to the cemetery where a graveside ceremony could take place followed by the burial.

Complete Cremation Service

The complete cremation service is another type of selected offering. This service will be just like a Complete Funeral Service except cremation will follow instead of the casketed burial. This can be accommodated by the use of a rental casket. Following the viewing, service or ceremony, and eventual cremation, the cremated remains can be buried, properly scattered, or returned to the family for safe keeping. Urns are used to hold the cremated remains. Urns can be constructed out of basic materials like cardboard or plastic, or constructed out of more protective materials like basic and semi-precious metals, ceramics, and woods.

Immediate Cremation Service

The immediate cremation service can be arranged as an immediate disposition of the body, but is most times followed by a Celebration of Life Service at the church, funeral home or other location. A Celebration of Life Service is one where the body is not present. We recommend that if you select an immediate cremation that you are allowed a time, if possible, to privately view the body as a family. If the viewing can be done in a matter of a few hours after the death then embalming will not be necessary. If there is to be a long delay (more than 8-12 hours) then embalming would be encouraged. State laws vary as to when embalming becomes required. Viewing of the deceased is a very important step in acknowledging that the death has occurred. Having some type of service or ceremony is also a key ingredient to a healthy recovery of a loss due to a death.

Personalized Services

At Clutter Funeral and Cremation, we encourage families to create very personalized services. It is important to acknowledge that life that has been lived and to offer to the community a way in which to celebrate that life. By offering services and memorialization features that are personal and special, a unique life can be remembered and honored in an individualized way that is comforting to the family and friends.

How Your Funeral Director Can Serve You

When a death occurs, your primary responsibility is to yourself and the ones you love. There are a number of things that require attention simultaneously. Regardless of the day or hour, Clutter Funeral and Cremation is always prepared to respond to your needs quickly and competently. The funeral director's main function is to assist you with the necessary details of the funeral process. Among the services funeral directors provide are:

Arranging funeral plans
Securing necessary permits and death certificates
Care and custody of the body
Coordinating all details with the clergy
Arranging the music you have selected
Placing obituary and funeral notices in newspapers
Assisting in arranging for burial or cremation
Assisting in arrangements for cemetery space, grave opening and closing, and flowers
Arranging transportation for you and the members of your family prior to, during, and after the funeral
Supervision of the funeral or memorial service
All necessary arrangements for transportation, funeral service, and burial if the deceased is to be sent to a distant location

For more information about our professional services, please contact usat(304) 472-2311. We're here to help.

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FAQs

Who is the cheapest funeral? ›

For many families, direct cremation is the most cost-effective funeral arrangement available. Direct cremation means your loved one's remains are cremated shortly after death without embalming. The average time between death and cremation is only 10 days.

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What is the cheapest funeral available? ›

Low cost funerals

Usually funeral directors will provide something called a 'basic funeral'. There is also the option of 'no service, no attendance' cremation or burial. This is the least expensive choice as there is no offical ceremony and mourners do not attend any stage of the process.

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How much is a funeral in Maryland? ›

Service Costs by Type

Service Type	Description	Average Cost
Direct Cremation	No viewing or ceremony	$2,300
Immediate Burial	No viewing or ceremony	$4,100
Cremation Memorial	Includes facility fees, viewing, & service	$4,695
Full Service	Includes facility fees, viewing, embalming	$9,000

What's the difference between a funeral and a funeral service? ›

A funeral service occurs with the body is present and has four main parts: the visitation, funeral, committal, and reception. In contrast, a memorial service contains much of the same structure although the deceased's body is not present at the service.

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What is the cheapest funeral? ›

This can be further divided into two types:

Direct Burial: In this case, a service isn't held, and the body isn't embalmed. ...
Direct Cremation: This is the cheapest funeral there is, as with direct cremation; not only is there no service, but grave space is also unnecessary.

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What is the most expensive part of a funeral? ›

A casket often is the single most expensive item you'll buy if you plan a "traditional" full-service funeral. Caskets vary widely in style and price and are sold primarily for their visual appeal.

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How can you avoid funeral costs? ›

10 Ways to Reduce Funeral Costs

Research Funeral Homes.
Find a Budget-Friendly Casket.
Decide on a Direct Burial.
Consider Cremation.
Use Your Own Urn.
Have the Funeral at Church.
Go Green.
Have a Home Funeral.

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What happens when you can't afford a funeral? ›

Do you have to have a funeral? You're not required to have a funeral. So, if you can't afford one, you don't have to worry. You're more than welcome to select a direct burial or direct cremation option (the most affordable final disposition services) in order to save money.

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What is the least expensive way to have a funeral? ›

Cremation is generally cheaper than burial

The cost of cremation is lower for a few reasons including: There's no embalming or dressing of the person who's died, and families do not view the body. Scattering ashes does not cost anything as you do not need a permit (just the landowner's permission).

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Is $20000 enough for a funeral? ›

There are different tiers of caskets, coffins, flowers, memorial stones, cemetery plots, and other miscellaneous services that can easily take a $7,000 funeral to $25,000 or more. You can expect the total cost of your funeral to range between $5,000 - $25,000, depending on the services your family chooses to go with.

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Is a headstone considered a funeral expense? ›

Burial expenses – such as the cost of a casket and the purchase of a cemetery grave plot or a columbarium niche (for cremated ashes) – can be deducted, as well as headstone or grave marker expenses.

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What is the difference between a casket and a coffin? ›

Coffins get tapered to conform to the shape of a human form. A coffin also has a removable lid while caskets have lids with hinges. Coffins are usually made out of wood and lined with cloth interiors. Unlike caskets, they do not have rails that make transportation easier.

Is a funeral a goodbye? ›

Funerals are about saying goodbye

The funeral is for everyone who knew, loved and was connected to that person. This is a simple fact but sometimes we don't consider it that way. The look and feel of funerals is changing. These days we find people want to have their say in how the funeral will look.

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What is it called before you go to a funeral? ›

Visitation, Wake or Viewing

Held the night before or immediately prior to the funeral service, the visitation – also called a wake or a viewing – provides a way for friends and acquaintances to pay respects and offer condolences. If a casket is present, you can choose to have an open or closed casket.

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What to wear at a funeral? ›

What is appropriate clothing for a funeral? Traditionally, funeral etiquette suggests men and women wear black clothing that's conservative and respectful. Black or dark colours are most common, but some cultures expect mourners to wear a less traditional funeral colour.

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What is the cheapest way to dispose of a dead body? ›

Provides the opportunity to say farewell to someone who has died in your own time, and in a way they find more personal, more fitting and more satisfying. People who cannot afford a traditional funeral. Because of its simplicity, direct cremation or burial is the cheapest way of disposing of the deceased.

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