Burial Services

At Countryside Funeral Homes, we have the deepest respect for this traditional practice. However, there are several important things to consider when deciding whether to bury a loved one, or when selecting burial during funeral prearrangement planning. 

The first decisions involve choosing both the cemetery and the specific place of burial within it. You'll then need to select a casket and very likely a burial vault, as many cemeteries require their use. At some point, and this does not have to take place right away, another decision involves selecting the headstone or marker and writing and inscription. A member of our staff is available to provide feedback and advice in making each of these decisions.

We offer a number of affordable burial service options and we invite you to explore them. They range from simple burials where only a member of our staff oversees the interment, to simple graveside services led by a minister or celebrant, to a traditional funeral service followed by burial. Each can be tailored to meet the needs and expectations of today's price-conscious families.

When it comes time for you to make final care arrangements on behalf of a deceased family member, you may be surprised to learn of the benefits of well-crafted burial services. There are several features and benefits of graveside services, and you may want to consider the reasons why families choose a graveside service:

Simplicity: Many people today long for simplicity -- a natural, uncluttered, uncomplicated life. This desire is nothing new to the human heart. Consider Roman Catholic, Anglican and Quaker faithful who strive for a simple, sincere approach to life. We've long wanted to focus on what is most important, and the simplicity of graveside services satisfies this impulse.

The Natural Setting: What better place to celebrate the life of a loved one than under the open sky, beneath trees and beset by the beauty of nature? No matter the type of cemetery, the emotional and spiritual comforts of the natural surroundings will be keenly felt by all who attend.

Religious Requirements: There are religious reasons families choose burial services rather than other final care options. For example, the Christian concept of resurrection of the body is deeply held by many and makes burial an act of religious ceremony. Jewish families and those practicing Islamic traditions also have strong religious and social commitments to burial. 

The Importance of Witnessing: Societies throughout history have incorporated burial into their cultural or religious practices. Burial is an act of respect; however, one of the most important parts is witnessing the interment. It's solemnity and finality help family members and friends say goodbye, and there's considerable evidence that experiencing this form of closure assists survivors with their grief.