by Rev. Christopher A. Mayes

1. What is embalming?

Embalming is preserving deceased human remains with chemicals in order to retard natural decomposition of a deceased person. The chemicals replace blood and other body fluids.

2. Why is embalming necessary?

Embalming helps to stop the spread of contagious diseases. Even though a person is deceased, germs, bacteria, and viruses may continue to live. Embalming helps in killing some these pathogenes and delays decomposition so that plans for a funeral may be completed.

3. Why is embalming so costly?

The emblamer's life is always at risk when performing the embalming operation. Professional skill is required in order to accomplish good results. Risks to the embalmer are quite great.

4. How long does emblaming last?

Embalming can be effective for many years; however, factors such as weather, soil type, the method of embalming, type of casket, and type of vault can determine the effectiveness. 

by Rev. Christopher A. Mayes

1. What is the purpose of a funeral?

A funeral is to celebrate a life that has been lived. The funeral gives relatives and friends a chance to show love, respect, and support to the family of the deceased.

2. What is a traditional funeral?

A traditional funeral generally consists of viewing, chapel or church service, and committal services at the grave site.

3. What is the average cost of a traditional funeral?

The average cost of a traditional funeral is about $5,500.00. This includes basic service of funeral director and staff, professional services, casket, vault, hearse, limousine, staff, and removal charges.

4. What are the methods of payment for a funeral?

Most funeral homes accept insurance policies, cash, money orders, checks, or cashier checks. 

by Rev. Christopher A. Mayes

1. What are vaults?

Vaults are containers that the casket is placed in at the grave site.

2. What is the purpose of vaults?

Vaults give added protection to the casketed remains and they also support the earth when burial is below ground level.

3. Of what materials are vaults composed?

Vaults are mainly made of cement, steel, or poly-plastics. 

by Rev. Christopher A. Mayes

1. What is cremation?

Cremation is a process where extreme heat is used to remove all material from the remains. This process leaves the remains in an ash-like consistency which is called cremains.

2. What is the cost of cremation?

The average cost of cremation is about $2,000.00. 

by Rev. Christopher A. Mayes

1. Does the complete funeral home charges include the cemetery charges?

In most cases the funeral home charge does not include the cemetery charge; however arrangements can be made to include those charges.

2. What is opening and closing?

Opening is digging the grave in preparation for burial. Closing is covering the grave after burial. 

by Rev. Christopher A. Mayes

1. What is solicitation?

Solicitation is referring deceased human remains to a certain funeral home by the agents of ther funeral home, or anyone referring a deceased human body to a funeral home for a fee or for personal gain.

2. Is it legal for hospitals, doctors, ministers, or other to refer deceased human remains to a funeral home?

It is not legal to refer deceased human remains to a funeral home. 

by Rev. Christopher A. Mayes

Why choose Trinity Memorial Funeral Home over other funeral homes?

Trinity Memorial Funeral Home has a history of professionalism. We are blessed to have four licensed funeral directors, two licensed embalmers, and several funeral attendants.

In our effort to maintain the highest level of professionalism, we have many other projects underway.

In your hour of sadness and sorrow, let the Trinity Memorial Family serve your Family.