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Traditional Funeral Service

 We are prepared to offer your family the traditional funeral services  that have been the normal progress over the years. Upstate Family  Funeral Services has provided traditional funeral services to families  from across the Region and Nation. The funeral home is responsible for  removal of the deceased and transferring to the funeral home.  Embalming  of decease after receiving the approval of immediate family member in  charge of the decease. In the case that the decease is located out of  the Upstate region additional arrangement will be required. After this  step is complete the Funeral Director makes arrangements to meet with  the family. During the meeting with the family the director will assist  in planning the funeral service.  Family's traditionally select a casket  & burial vault. Discuss the appropriate burial clothes. Design and  layout the funeral service program, including calling ministers and  friends to participate on the program. Work out the location of the  funeral services. Arrange the family's transportation to the service.  During the process family's are able to discuss the funeral expense  and  make needed adjustments.  

 

 


  



Caskets and Vault Selections

The Casket's Spray & Floral Arrangements

The Casket's Spray & Floral Arrangements

 We offer a wide variety of caskets and  burial vaults. During your meeting with or funeral director, we  are  able to provide a Casket and Vault that meets the design and  requirements of your family.  

The Casket's Spray & Floral Arrangements

The Casket's Spray & Floral Arrangements

The Casket's Spray & Floral Arrangements

 The funeral home staff will assist in directing your family in the  selection of floral arrangements. Typically the family is responsible  for the cost of the Casket Spray which a symbol of the family connection  to the deceased  

The Funeral Service Programs

The Casket's Spray & Floral Arrangements

The Funeral Service Programs

 During the meeting with the funeral director, family's have the ability  to select the funeral program that best represent the celebration of  their love one's life. We have a variety of designs and can cater to  your specific needs 

Transportation

Graveside Funeral Service

Graveside Funeral Service

 We are pleased to offer our spacious family cars to transport your family to and from your selected location 

Graveside Funeral Service

Graveside Funeral Service

Graveside Funeral Service

 We can work to accommodate graveside funeral service and provide assistants in developing a program to cater your needs. 

Dove Release Ceremony

Graveside Funeral Service

Dove Release Ceremony

  

Ask us about the Dove Release

Ceremony

Things for the Family to do during planning

Additional Information call 864 877 -1770

 

Gather the Deceased Information

You will need to provide the funeral director with vital information about the deceased.  Parent's names including middle initials, also the social security number, date of birth, place of birth of the deceased, names of children, military if it applies, their place of work (Name and address) and occupation of the deceased. This information is used for the death certificate.

Notify the Family's Minister or Spiritual Leader

A religious leader often plays a role in helping family's during times of bereavement. They may conduct the funeral service and lean support during the planning process. 

Notify close relatives and friends.

Often times the planning of a funeral service is very difficult and takes a lot of time. Make sure to notify close relatives and friends about the passing of the deceased. Some family members may need time to travel and notify employers. 

Make arrangements for the official family gathering location

​People will want to know were the family is excepting guest before and after the funeral service.

Writing the obituary

​Information is need for the newspaper and funeral program. Gather as much information as possible about the deceased. The obituary is more than timeline of the person birth and death. Its is the person life story. Included were they went to school, church information, career information, place of interest and what made them special.

Determining the Place for the Service and Burial

​Gathering the burial clothes

Identify the official family members that will ride in family cars

​Determine the family members in the funeral processional​

Discuss who will be responsible for funeral expenses for billing purposes

If there is an executor for the estate of the deceased, this person usually handles this responsibility, but it is entirely up to the family to determine who should handle this responsibility. Often families will divide this responsibility between several family members. In many cases the deceased has will have an insurance policy to pay for the services. 


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