At Purdy Funeral Services, we want to make sure that you are well informed about the different types of burial services in Dover & Lee, NH. We think that this is important so that you can make the right choice about how to say goodbye to a loved one, or pre-plan your own funeral.
First of all, what is a burial or graveside service? That might seem like a trivial question, but we find that even now there are people that come to us and do not know how a burial service is structured, or what it’s true purpose is. If you are considering a burial service for either yourself or a loved one, it is important that you read the information provided. This page covers the different burial services that we offer and gives you a breakdown of the various options for each.
Burial services are simple ceremonies that fulfill the religious requirements valued by some people as well as the the environmental preferences of others. We are happy to assist families in arranging burial services in Dover & Lee, NH, and are available to talk about burial and graveside services any time. Please do not hesitate to contact us to discuss burial services.
The earliest human burial dates back 100,000 years making it one of the longest-lived and most widespread of traditions.
We have the deepest respect for this traditional practice. If you are interested in learning more about the burial services we offer, please review the following information. Should you have questions about anything, please call us .
There are many things to consider when deciding whether to bury a recently-deceased loved one, or when selecting burial during funeral
pre-planning . One of the first decisions you'll need to make involves choosing both the cemetery and the specific place of burial within its grounds. You'll then need to select a casket and possibly a burial vault, as many modern cemeteries require their use. At some point, and this does not have to take place right away, the decision becomes one of selecting the headstone or marker and writing the inscription. A member of our professional staff will be available should you wish to have assistance in making each of these decisions.
We offer a number of affordable burial service options. They range from: simple burials where only a member of our staff oversees the interment; simple graveside services led by a minister or celebrant; and a traditional funeral service followed by burial. Each can be tailored to meet the needs and expectations of today's price-conscious families.
Religious Requirements
There are profound religious reasons families choose burial services over any other final care option. For example, the Christian concept of resurrection of the body is deeply held by many and makes burial an act of religious ceremony. Jewish families and those practicing Islamic traditions also have strong religious and social commitments to burial.
Burial services in one form or another have been a part of human communities for millennia. If you scan our history, it really doesn't matter "when" or "where" you look, burial practices can be found. Graveside services can be seen in hundreds of Hollywood films and television productions; some are uplifting, others are humorous; and some merely attempt to convey the emotional weight carried by the characters involved. Because of these cinematic efforts, most are familiar with the appearance and traditional ceremonial format of a burial service. But when it comes time to make arrangements for a graveside service on behalf of a deceased family member, it can be challenging to turn what is only vaguely familiar into a truly meaningful, deeply personal event. This graveside service planning guide outlines the major steps involved and identifies the primary "talking points" when meeting with the funeral director. If you have questions about what you read here, please call us . A member of our staff is available, ready with the answers you need.
All reasons aside, let's look at what's involved in planning a burial service in Dover & Lee, NH. We've broken down the discussion into three areas-of-concern:
2. Choosing a casket and burial vault;
3. Planning the details of the graveside service.
Wiggin-Purdy-McCooey-Dion Funeral Home
655 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
Fax: (603) 742-9639
Purdy Memorial Chapel
2 Concord Rd, Lee, NH 03861
Fax: (603) 868-6213