funeral planning

We know how difficult it can be dealing with the passing of a loved one.  If the whole family feels like traveling together, or just taking some of the focus off of the hearse, we are here for you on this somber day.  

1. Celebrate the Life No one enjoys the loss of a loved one that necessitates a funeral, but this is an opportunity to celebrate that person you all cared about so much.  Don’t spend the whole day in quiet mourning when there is a lifetime to look back on and commemorate!  Reminisce in comfort on the way to revisit some of their favorite hangouts, head to whoever’s house has the slides from the old days, especially the ones from THAT vacation, you know…the one with the pool and the dragon floaties.  

2. Empathetic Chauffeurs Our chauffeurs know this is an emotional day and are here for you.  If you need to stop anywhere, just let us know; we will respect your wishes and take you wherever you need to go.  If you want to sit something out and stay in the vehicle, that’s no problem either.  Let us know if there is a type of music you’d like to be able to play, or bring a playlist of your own design, whatever helps.  

3. Travel Together What brought you together may not have been pleasant, but it did bring you together.  Far too often such occasions are our only contact with some of our family members and loved ones, so maximize that time together by sharing the ride.  No one need feel alone, especially on the otherwise quiet ride to and from the ceremony and burial when you could be sharing some of the less speech-safe memories.  

4. Worry-Free Even an expected loss comes with a sudden and often overwhelming amount of planning, paperwork, and that sinking feeling that you’re forgetting something.  Between insurance policies, utilities, managing assets, and navigating a will, the trip should be one thing that you can take off the list.  Let us take some weight off your shoulders and we’ll handle your transportation, whatever comes up.  

5. No Traffic Troubles Shorten the long line of the funeral caravan and increase the chances of making it through the light, and not having to worry about drivers who aren’t familiar with the custom.  Make sure everyone arrives on time, in the right place, and without stranding too many outsiders’ cars in amongst the line.  If the burial facility doesn’t have a great deal of parking, it will be easy to make sure you still all get in and out without much ado.  

6. Take Your Time We all know it takes time to heal, but sometimes we forget it takes time to hurt as well.  However much time you need to spend at the site, at the park, at the church, driving around the block or just at a restaurant talking, you have as much as you want.  We know everyone handles things differently and we are prepared for anything.   You didn’t choose this day, and no one wanted it to happen, but you can make the best of it and we can help.  Let us work with you to keep the focus on the good.

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