When a loved one dies, things move fast and the people closest to them often find themselves faced with immediate decisions as they’re trying to process the loss. Holly Hill, SC funeral homes can help by giving you an experienced hand to guide you through the process. In this article, we’ll look at the key decisions you’re facing, and how Avinger Funeral Home works with those closest to the deceased.

First Step 

When a death happens, the first step is to determine who takes custody of the body to prepare for burial. A hospital can put you in touch with local homes, but a sudden death requires more initiative to find the right fit. Our staff and funeral director will take you call at all hours and move quickly to ensure a smooth transition of custody. The next step is to meet with our funeral director to discuss formal arrangements.

The Core Planning 

The first thing we’ll check is if the deceased had any pre-planning arrangements with us or another funeral home. Our team can take over plans from another home in a different location if the departed has moved, and we’ll work to carry out existing plans as closely as possible based on our facilities. If no pre-planning was done, we’ll ask those closest to the deceased to make key choices like burial versus cremation and start arranging memorial plans.

Burial Services 

If you’ve chosen burial for your loved one, we offer a variety of options suitable for every budget and tradition. Our graveside service is a stand-alone event that involves a small memorial held at the chosen cemetery and is ideal for those who want to arrange a service in a hurry. Our burial and memorial packages are our full-service packages that include visitation and use of our larger facilities for a larger service before or after burial.

Cremation Services 

For clients who choose cremation, we know many families prefer to do their own memorial service that includes scattering the ashes. This is why we offer a direct cremation that provides quick and professional service and leaves the rest to you. For those who want a more extensive service, we offer packages that include memorial services, visitation, and access to our extensive selection of urns and other vessels for the remains.

Grief Support 

The world moves fast when a loved one passes away, and it’s easier to make the right decisions when you have support. That’s why our funeral homes offer information on grief support groups in the Holly Hill, SC area. We have on-site grief groups at several of our facilities, including groups geared to children. If you are seeking a specialty support group, our staff is ready to help and has a large selection of pamphlets on hand.

If you’re looking for Holly Hill, SC funeral homes to guide you through the memorial process, Avinger Funeral Home can help. Set up a consultation by visiting us at our offices at 2274 Eutaw Rd, Holly Hill, SC, 29059, or reach us on our website or by phone at (803) 496-3434.