Funeral Services
Count on Dannel Funeral Home for gentle direction and thoughtful advice in tailoring services to fit your family’s needs and budget. We’re here to help you with your difficult decisions.
How do I start planning a funeral?
Whether the death was somewhat expected or a complete shock, most of us feel consumed by grief and overwhelmed by the need to make the right decisions in a very short time. In an attempt to make it easier for you, we have provided a checklist of practical matters that require your consideration. The Dannel Funeral Home staff is standing by to assist you in the challenging days ahead.
What kind of services should I have?
There is no one right way to conduct funeral services. You have options for different types of funeral services that can offer a meaningful tribute to your loved one that will meet your family’s needs within your budget. Dannel Funeral Home staff will help you through the myriad of decisions required, helping ensure that your choices reflect the personality of your loved one, bringing comfort and healing.
What kind of flowers are good for funerals?
As family, you may choose to provide flowers for the casket or for the altar during funeral services. Others will express their sympathy by sending flowers, enhancing the atmosphere with beauty and color. Dannel Funeral Home can assist you in selecting arrangements and will handle transporting of floral arrangements before and after services.
How can I feel better?
It is common for people to express frustration that they don’t know what to say or do to help a friend who is grieving, or even to lessen the pain they feel themselves. Everyone grieves differently, including children, and it’s important to be respectfully gentle, as well as supportive of others – and ourselves. The staff at Dannel Funeral Home can assist you, and will be happy to recommend numerous books and websites dedicated to grief support.
What should I say at a funeral?
When there are no words, a smile and an embrace convey love and support. Your presence is the most important thing you can do for grieving families, so find ways to reach out, in person or whatever form of communication is most comfortable. Charles Dannel offers his practical suggestions, based on years of experience, on our page, Expressing Sympathy, Finding the Words.
Ask Dannel about the benefits of cremation. You still have as many options for services with cremation.