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Why Choose an Independent Funeral Director? What in a Name?

In all forms of business today there are big, international companies that have made their profits by taking over small firms. The funeral profession is no exception. Many businesses have been swallowed up by the giants. The trouble is, there usually isn't any change of name to tell you the difference. That makes it hard for you to distinguish between the family-owned firm and the conglomerate. Without asking, you might never know if the owners your family has trusted over the years continue to make the decisions which will affect the service you receive when you need to make funeral arrangements.

If You're Unsure, Ask

It's important that you know who you're speaking to - an independent funeral director or just a subsidiary of a vast conglomerate. When you need the services of a funeral director, you should turn to the firm which has an investment in your community, established over many years.

Why an Independent Funeral Director is Better

Single-minded devotion. All our attention is concentrated on meeting the needs of our friends and neighbors. We are not distracted or bound by corporate rules handed down from a head office. We are flexible, and responsive to your needs.

Personal pride. This is our business. Our neighborhood is your neighborhood. We take great pride in our funeral home. We are also proud of our staff, from whom we ensure the highest level of professional service.

Long-term commitment. Not only do we want to meet your current needs: we also seek to build a relationship of trust, so that you will return to us in the future. We have a long-term commitment to our community. This is where we live and work. It's where we plan to stay. When you need us, we'll be here.

Devoted to families, not profits. Large concerns answer to shareholders. We answer to you. In our locally owned firm there is no pressure from a head office to increase profits at the expense of service. We know our business will do well when we serve you well.

Knowledge of local traditions. Funeral traditions vary greatly around the country. We know and appreciate local customs and expectations because we have served in this community for years. By contrast, the staff and management assigned to a funeral home by a national company may be from another area. Ignorance of local traditions might cause disappointment when expectations are not met.

A personal investment in the community. Just as you do, we turn to our local firms for services and products. We choose to do business with people we know and trust. Whenever possible, we also support local charities and community organizations. When your family suffers the loss of a loved one, it can be comforting to know your funeral director. We make every effort to be involved in our community and to create the kind of personal relationship which leads to individual, sensitive service. Because we understand the needs of the community, we can best provide special services to local families.

Why an Independent Funeral Director is Better

Single-minded devotion. All our attention is concentrated on meeting the needs of our friends and neighbors. We are not distracted or bound by corporate rules handed down from a head office. We are flexible, and responsive to your needs.

Personal pride. This is our business. Our neighborhood is your neighborhood. We take great pride in our funeral home. We are also proud of our staff, from whom we ensure the highest level of professional service.

Long-term commitment. Not only do we want to meet your current needs: we also seek to build a relationship of trust, so that you will return to us in the future. We have a long-term commitment to our community. This is where we live and work. It's where we plan to stay. When you need us, we'll be here.

Devoted to families, not profits. Large concerns answer to shareholders. We answer to you. In our locally owned firm there is no pressure from a head office to increase profits at the expense of service. We know our business will do well when we serve you well.

Knowledge of local traditions. Funeral traditions vary greatly around the country. We know and appreciate local customs and expectations because we have served in this community for years. By contrast, the staff and management assigned to a funeral home by a national company may be from another area. Ignorance of local traditions might cause disappointment when expectations are not met.

A personal investment in the community. Just as you do, we turn to our local firms for services and products. We choose to do business with people we know and trust. Whenever possible, we also support local charities and community organizations. When your family suffers the loss of a loved one, it can be comforting to know your funeral director. We make every effort to be involved in our community and to create the kind of personal relationship which leads to individual, sensitive service. Because we understand the needs of the community, we can best provide special services to local families.