Services
Pat and Dorothy Goebel are your go-to funeral experts who are committed to helping you create a unique and meaningful ceremony and remembrance of your lost loved one. We are very mindful of the current need for most families to be concerned with affordability while, at the same time, fulfilling the need for ceremony that provides both healing and comfort.
PRICING
The recent economic crunch has been felt by all of us and our goal is to help each and every one of you make sensible decisions in your time of need regarding our services. We have available reasonable, moderate prices that meet the needs of everyone and we strive to be your friend before, during and after the funeral. We have complete price lists of itemized and package prices and our General Price List is available upon request.
"TRADITIONS" A Full-Service Ceremony
A "traditional" funeral service refers to one with the casketed body of the deceased present with visitation and a funeral service at the funeral home, church, or some other facility and with some cultural or religious customs involved. This also generally refers to earth burial in a cemetery with a procession to that location. These services are most often public but can also be private.
Funerals Are For The Living
The funeral service is for the living
because it enables family and
friends to gather and express their
feelings. It’s a time to pay tribute,
reflect on memories, gain strength
from others and begin to accept
one of life’s many changes. A
funeral service lets you and those
close to you say goodbye and
begin the healing process.
Your presence at this funeral is of
immeasurable value. You are
contributing to a fellowship of
support extended to the family and
relatives. For them, your
attendance is comforting and
reassuring. They know that you
care and want to acknowledge the
life that was lived. By being here,
you are helping to make this service
a memorable one.
"GRAVESIDE" An Abbreviated Ceremony
A graveside service is one that occurs at the grave site in the cemetery in lieu of a funeral at the funeral home or a church. It is normally more condensed than a traditional service and can be accompanied by visitation and viewing. Also, the cost of this type of service is normally less.
"MEMORIAL SERVICE"
Memorial services are conducted when the deceased is not present following cremation or immediate burial. These services may take place anywhere the family desires. In the instance of cremation, the cremains of your loved one may be present for the service. This is an opportunity to remember your loved one through fellowship with friends and family.
"CREMATION" An Alternative to earth burial
Cremation has grown in popularity in the recent years. It may occur shortly after death or be preceded by viewing, visitation and funeral ceremony. Cremation is the fastest growing trend in funeral service but must be thoroughly understood by those choosing it. Ohio law has strict guidelines in connection with cremation. Pat and Dorothy will assist you in developing a customized cremation service that is right for you and your family.
PERSONALIZATION
Funerals are most meaningful when they are personalized to fit the unique character of your deceased loved one. A "Celebration of Life" is what we strive for as that is the entire purpose of what we do. We provide items for personalization upon request such as memorial folders with a color photo, a digital picture frame, life tribute videos, picture boards, laminated obituaries, dove or butterfly releases, personalized engraved cremation urns, "Thumbies" (custom-made jewelry with the finger print of the the deceased) and "Buddies" (custom-made jewelry with a paw print of the deceased pet), keepsake jewelry (in which some cremains or a lock of hair would be placed), and memorial candles. We believe that every service should provide a genuine expression of the individuality of your loved one.
OUT-OF-TOWN ARRANGEMENTS
When a death occurs outside our community, you can rely on us to handle the details. We have contacts in most every city in the United States and many cities throughout the world. We can arrange services or burials according to your wishes almost anywhere. In this way, we can help you avoid duplication of effort, unnecessary expense, anxiety, and needless travel.
