Affordable Funeral Options In Illinois
Planning, arranging, and carrying out the funeral of a loved one or your own is overwhelming. There are many details to consider, from the type of service you are looking for and finding a reliable and honest funeral home to the person's outfit, obituary and the paperwork necessary to comply with regulations.
That is why we are proud to offer you premium service and affordable prices without sacrificing quality or respect for you, your family, and your loved ones. At Schildknecht Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we’re here for you every step of the way.
What is the Purpose of a Funeral Service?
A funeral not only honors a life, but it also helps loved ones on their grief journeys. Adding personal touches, the funeral can capture a life story and help loved ones honor their memory.
What Happens at a Funeral?
Typically, a funeral includes a visitation, funeral service, burial or cremation, and a post-funeral reception. However, these traditions may vary depending on your religious and personal beliefs, and you can customize your service to create a truly unique funeral experience.
At the visitation, you may view your loved one, express your condolences to the grieving family, view any memorial displays or videos, and sign the funeral register book. The funeral service is typically at a church, a funeral home, or another significant location. It may include a eulogy, scripture readings, prayers, memorial songs, and other meaningful tributes and etiquette suggestions.
If you choose to bury your loved one, there also may be a funeral procession to the cemetery. After the burial or cremation, everyone may gather at the service location or another place for a post-funeral reception for a meal and sharing memories of your loved one.
Funeral Service Types
“Funeral service” is a broad term that can be broken down into many different funeral service options:
- A traditional funeral service is a typical service with visitation, ceremony, and burial or cremation. You also can choose not to have a visitation, but we encourage you to have one, as it helps everyone grieve their loss.
- Celebration of life ceremony — This is similar to a funeral service but allows more room for creativity and may not always follow the traditional elements of a funeral service.
- Graveside funeral service — You can have this instead of or in addition to a traditional funeral service or celebration of life ceremony.
- Direct burial or cremation — This wouldn’t include a visitation or service, but we encourage you to have a service, as it honors your loved one and helps everyone grieve their loss.
Funeral Personalization Ideas
Simple yet meaningful details can create a more personalized funeral service for grieving family and friends.
Some funeral personalization ideas include:
- A decorated display table of a loved one’s prized possessions
- Serving their favorite meal or famous recipe
- Playing their favorite songs
- Designing the service around a significant theme, like a favorite hobby
- Incorporating their favorite color into the service
Talk To Our Funeral Directors
At Schildknecht Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we pride ourselves in offering various funeral service types. Our clients' testimonials validate us as their reliable option for funeral services. Whether you want a traditional funeral or a more intimate ceremony, we are here to help. Click below to schedule a session with one of our caring experts.
