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Burial Services

The commitment to extraordinary, yet affordable, services is what the community has come to expect from Grace Memorial. Our goal is to provide a service that is as meaningful and unique as each family we are privileged to serve. We will be glad to answer any questions you may have.

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Burial Funeral Services

There is NO fee for pre-arrangement consultation and you will NEVER be under any pressure or obligation. We will answer questions by phone, letter, e-mail, or in a face-to-face meeting, either in our funeral home or your home. Please contact us for our General Price List of services, our Casket Price List, our Burial Vault Price List, and/or our comprehensive list of various cremation services and charges. For more pre-arrangement information, including guaranteed price contracts and contracts certified irrevocable for Medicaid purposes, please visit our Pre-Arrangements page.

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We can also be of added help to you by explaining and/or providing the following:

  • Funeral Service Payment Options
  • Funeral Flowers
  • Video Tributes and Photo Boards
  • Cemetery Markers and Lettering Service
  • Assistance when Death Occurs Outside the Port Huron Area (Including Out of State or Out of the Country)
  • Web-site Listing of Every Service Including Service Information, Church & Cemetery Directions, and On-line Guest Book for Sending Condolences
  • Wide Selection of Regular Size Urns, (Wooden, Bronze, Ceramic, Marble, or Granite) Miniature Urns, Urn-Vaults, Pendant Urns, Flag Cases, and Keepsakes
  • Obituary Preparation, Contacting Local and Out-of-Town Newspapers, and Contacting Local Radio Stations
  • Veterans Benefits and Arranging Military Honors at Funerals
  • Notification of Social Security Administration
  • Helping Relatives and Friends with Memorial Contributions
  • Speakers on Death, Grief, Funerals, Cremation at Churches, Clubs, and Service Groups
  • Personalized Memorial Folders or Holy Cards with Your Loved One’s Photo; Standard, Personalized, or Engraved Acknowledgement Cards; and Personalized Register Books
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We Offer Brochures and Pamphlets Dealing with Various Death, Grief, and Funeral Topics:

  • Losing Someone Close
  • Planning the Funeral of Someone You Love
  • Bearing the Special Grief of Suicide
  • Handling the Heartbreak When a Child Dies
  • Walking with God through Grief and Loss
  • Finding Your Way after the Death of a Spouse
  • Getting through the Annual Reminders of your Loss
  • When Death Comes Unexpectedly to Someone you Love
  • Taking the Time you Need to Grieve your Loss
  • Handling the Heartbreak when a Baby Dies
  • Handling Grief as a Man
  • Taking Care of Yourself while Grieving
  • Overcoming Loneliness after Loss
  • Getting through the Holidays when you’ve Lost a Loved One
  • Grieving the Loss of a Grandparent
  • Wondering if Cremation is the Right Choice
  • Losing your Mother
  • Making Funeral Arrangements in Advance
  • On the First Anniversary of your Loss
  • Losing your Dad
  • Values of the Funeral
  • A Guide to Cremation Services
  • Nursing Home Eligibility
  • A Guide to Planning Ahead
  • Talking with Your Kids about Funerals
  • Helping Children with Funerals
  • Helping Children Cope with Grief
  • Helping Teenagers Cope with Grief
  • Sad Isn’t Bad
  • Helping your Family Cope when a Pet Dies

Funeral Service Types

A funeral service, whether traditional or more modern, has two functions: to acknowledge the life and death of an individual and to bring the bereaved together in support of one another. The following list includes various types of services that our team can assist in planning for your loved one’s funeral. 

Visitation

This is often called a viewing or a wake. Guests come to pay their respects to the deceased by viewing their casketed body and spending time with the grieving family. A visitation can occur at any time before the funeral service.

Funeral Service

This event commonly takes place at the funeral home, a church, or at the graveside. It can include music, the reading of literary or religious passages, a eulogy, prayer, or the singing of hymns.

Committal Service

If the family plans to bury the deceased, this stage involves the lowering of the casket into the grave, typically accompanied by spoken words or prayer.

Funeral Reception

This post-service gathering or repast is considered a time to share memories, laughter, and support with family and friends. 

We offer a number of affordable service options if you are choosing burial for your loved one. Each can be tailored to meet the needs and expectations of today's price-conscious families. Our knowledgeable staff is here to help if you have any questions about our offerings.

Planning a Burial

When it comes time to make burial arrangements on behalf of a deceased family member, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of decisions that need to be made. Here are a few things to consider as you start.

Selection of Cemetery & Burial Property

Because of the strong working relationships we have with local cemetery administrators, we can help you with this part of the process. Simply call us to get started.

But before you begin your search for burial property, know that the deceased may have already purchased a burial plot or mausoleum crypt. If that is the case, be sure to obtain the documents necessary to prove ownership of burial rights and bring them to the initial meeting with your funeral director. 

Choosing a Casket & Vault

You'll typically read that the casket is the single most expensive purchase you will need to make while planning funeral arrangements. Though we can't really disagree with that statement, we can tell you that the purchase doesn't have to cost more than you can afford.

We offer a wide selection of affordable caskets and burial vaults to choose from and will work closely with you to make the most appropriate selection for your needs while keeping the cost of your loved one's burial within your budget.

Planning Burial Services with Our Staff

When you call us for assistance in making the necessary burial arrangements for your loved one, you'll discover the value of having experienced staff committed to serving your needs during such a difficult time.

We encourage you to let go of your preconceived expectations as we work together to craft a truly personalized tribute dedicated to honoring your loved one’s life and memory.