Funeral Services:
Traditional: A Traditional Funeral Service is the most common type of funeral service. This type of service provides a special tribute to the life of a loved one by: bringing together the relatives and friends to pay their last respects; providing a visitation and a viewing at the place of worship or funeral home; involving a minister or other official to oversee the service; providing a funeral ceremony at the funeral home or place of worship; including a procession to the cemetery for a final committal service. While a Traditional Funeral Service has some standard protocols, it does not mean the family is without additional choices. Some examples of how this type of service can be personalized include: the selection of special music; the reading of a eulogy by a friend or loved one; adding special prayer cards or memorial folders; the placing of photographs, mementos or remembrances in the casket or on display in their own special section, etc. Caldwell and Cowan's Funeral Directors are here to discuss the many options available to you, and to coordinate all the details necessary to make this funeral service memorable.

Non-Traditional: Often called a "Non-Traditional Funeral Service" or "Contemporary Funeral Service", this arrangement allows for paying last respects in a more informal manner. For example, an individual may choose to hold a Contemporary Memorial Gathering rather than a more formal "traditional" visitation. This can be anything from a small gathering of family and close friends, to a larger community-style gathering. During a Contemporary Memorial Gathering, there are few, if any, scheduled events. Instead, eulogies, poems, or memories can be offered by friends or family at will, music or favorite songs can be played as appropriate and personal mementos, videos, or photographs can be communally shared. The gathering can take place in the funeral home, at the gravesite or place of interment or in a private home or other place of special meaning. Families may choose to include an open or closed casket, or place the urn in an informal gathering. Our Funeral Directors have experience in coordinating and arranging all the details necessary to make a Non-Traditional Service a meaningful and lasting memorial.

Personalized: Along with the rapid increase in popularity of pre-planning funeral services, more and more people are choosing to personalize their final tributes. The idea behind personalization is that families can choose any funeral option or service and add personal touches and memories to make it special.

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  For example, the personalization of a ceremony can be accomplished by: memory tables; picture boards; unique floral arrangements; music arrangements; or use of personal items of special meaning to the deceased. Recently, Caldwell and Cowan added the "Memories By Design" service (Click here to read more...) which allows families to celebrate the life of loved ones through a remembrance DVD or video. The DVD/video is comprised of favored photos, music, and other keepsakes of the deceased and is highlighted during the visitation service. The DVDs/videos serve as special heirlooms designed to honor loved ones and can be passed down to future generations. One can also create a personalized casket via interior or exterior color selection, type of fabric, using individualized corner pieces, or by engraving a message or eulogy for all to read. The options are almost unlimited. At Caldwell and Cowan, we encourage you to tell us your ideas for any funeral service. We have created a variety of unique ways to add special touches and memories for your loved one.

   W hether you choose a Traditional Funeral Service, or one that is highly individualized, you can have full confidence in the trusted staff at Caldwell and Cowan Funeral Home. We pride ourselves in providing personalized choices, while also making your funeral service decisions affordable. Our Funeral Directors strive daily to give families personal service and an attention to detail that will make any funeral service a meaningful and lasting tribute.

Other Services: Aftercare: Caldwell and Cowan's concern for you and your family continues long after the funeral service is over. At no additional charge, we offer an Aftercare program to assist those who are grieving the loss of a loved one. Click here to learn more... Preplanning: Pre-planning a funeral ensures that your last wishes and desires can be carried out. The process can give you a peace of mind in knowing that your arrangements, including the expenses, can be fully taken care of. Click here to learn more...