Services

Personalizing arrangements is what Benedict-Rettey does best.

While we are involved with death on a daily basis, we never forget that completing all the arrangements of a funeral service is a task most families face only a few times. Our intention is to help make every service personal and meaningful, and truly reflective of the life that was lived. While there are many different ways to personalize the service, here are some ways we can help:

Music: Some people prefer pre-recorded music selections. Select something that has personal meaning. Another option is to retain an outside musician. We can assist by securing a harpist, guitarist, pianist or vocalist. Bagpipe and bugle musicians are also available.

Memorial Table: Nothing reflects the life of a loved one more than a memory table. Covered with family photographs, plaques, trophies, quilts, flowers, artwork and other mementos, a memory table or memory board can be set up at memorial tribute or funeral service. We believe it is a privilege to help you design and arrange an appropriate memorial.

Speakers: The person who has died has likely touched the lives of many people. For those who knew the deceased, it is often viewed as quite an honor to be asked to speak at the funeral. The speaker need not have a professionally written eulogy but rather may write something personal or select a favorite poem or scriptural verse.

Additional Options: We hope you will feel comfortable asking us for other ways to make the service extra special. Items like our Treasure Memories Boxes, which hold mementos and keepsakes and are placed in the casket or cremation container are available. We can guide you in other ways too, such as personalizing the urn with an engraving or obtaining a unique family monument.