Regular Funeral Home Ceremonies

Funeral homes in Henderson, NV generally have two disposition methods: traditional burial and cremation. While more people are choosing cremation today than ever before, there are still plenty who go with traditional burial. On that note, funeral homes have specific ceremonies that often go around that type of service. They are comforting to many since everyone knows what to expect and there are rituals and symbols that help people get through the hardest times. Here are some of the ceremonies involved with traditional funerals: 

The Visitation 

The visitation takes place before the funeral service, either the day before or a few hours before. Mourners are able to visit with the immediate family and, often, view the person who passed on in their casket. The visitation is a low-key, quiet, somber event where you might stop by briefly, express your sympathy, show your support, and say your own final goodbye. Showing up for a visitation means a lot to family members of the deceased. 

The Actual Funeral 

The funeral service itself can be changed in a number of ways, but it generally has music, a eulogy or sermon, readings, and a prayer. The readings can be from the Bible, from poems, or parts of books that the deceased enjoyed. The music can be hymns or something else, but it is generally on the soft side. Eulogies are often offered by the celebrant or a more distant family member or a friend since those closest to the deceased are usually upset. 

The Burial Process 

Once the funeral concludes, the funeral director might make an announcement about a burial service. Often, mourners will get in their vehicles and form a line behind the hearse and process to the cemetery right away. Sometimes, the burial takes place later in the day or even the next day. Once arriving at the cemetery, people gather around the grave for a few short words. Some lay flowers on the casket while others will throw a handful of dirt. 

The Reception 

It is also customary to have a reception after the funeral and burial process. It can be held in a variety of locations and gives family members and friends more time together to grieve and support one another. This event is generally a bit more light-hearted and you might hear people sharing stories and smiling over memories. There’s generally a meal or snacks of some kind and it can be open to anyone who attended, or just for close family members. 

These are some of the regular ceremonies surrounding traditional burials at a funeral home in Henderson, NV. If you are in charge or organizing services for a loved one, you are better off working with professionals who organize services on a regular basis. Get advice from Kraft-Sussman Funeral & Cremation Services by calling (702) 485-6500. Our compassionate representatives will be by your side throughout the planning and for the entire event. You can see our facilities and visit with us in person at 3975 S Durango Dr Ste 104, Las Vegas, NV 89147.