BURIAL OPTIONS

The funeral in the most traditional sense would be a Complete Service that includes a family or public viewing of the deceased. Following this would be a service, typically in a church or here at the funeral home, in our chapel. This would be followed by the earth or above ground entombment (mausoleum) of the casketed remains. Caskets selected may cost from several hundred dollars to several thousands of dollars depending on the casket design and material. Most, nearly all, cemeteries require than an outer burial container be used to encase the casket when there is to be a ground burial. These are often constructed of concrete and are designed to hold the weight of the earth, maintaining the cemetery property. A lined or sealed vault may also be used. These vaults are 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 and durability of the vault.

The Graveside Service can be another selection. This service entails a committal held at the graveside, usually under tents, or in a mausoleum, and many times might follow a time of visitation at the funeral home. The visitation can be for family only, or announced to the public. It can take place the night prior to the graveside service or on the day of the service. The casketed remains are buried or entombed after the family and friends have left the graveside or mausoleum. These services are often more brief in nature, due to being outdoors. The element of weather can pose a problem at times, and the high heat of a southern summer should be considered for graveside only services.

A word about personalizing services: at McCullough Funeral Home, we encourage families to create very unique and memorable events. It is important to acknowledge the life that has been lived and to offer to the community a way in which to celebrate that life. Each person is unique and one of a kind – and so their final farewell should be. Let us help you find special ways to make this service truly all about the one that is to be remembered. There’s nothing we can’t do for you, and we have seen that it makes all the difference in the world.

Finally - while we routinely work with all our area cemeteries, we are proud to offer Magnolia Park as an option for a final resting place.

When a death occurs, your primary responsibility is to yourself and the ones you love, however, there are a number of things that require attention simultaneously. Regardless of the day or hour, McCullough Funeral Home has an experienced group of licensed funeral directors and support staff and each one is always prepared to respond to your needs quickly and competently. Our main function is to guide you through a complex and emotional time.