Greenlawn Southwest Mortuary

read moreCremation Information Even now, when cremation is fast becoming the preferred alternative to burial, people still come to us to learn more about the cremation process. If you have ever asked "what is cremation", this page was written for you. The Cremation Process Cremation has been around for centuries but there have been many changes in the process over the last half-century. Today, families can choose either traditional cremation or alkaline hydrolysis. Cremation Options Do you think cremation is right for you, or a loved one?

read moreCould there be anything more difficult than preparing for a funeral? Certainly, such an end-of-life event is hard to look forward to with any great enthusiasm. And it doesn't matter if you're a member of the bereaved inner circle of close family, a co-worker, neighbor or family friend; preparing for a funeral service takes time and forethought. If you're preparing to attend a funeral, memorial service, or celebration of life, the following tips and suggestions can certainly help in your funeral preparations.

read moreMemorial Service Information A memorial service can be personalized to meet the needs of your family and friends. Learn more about how our funeral home can offer suggestions or help arrange a service. Celebration of Life Take time to learn about this new ceremonial format, the celebration-of-life. Intended to showcase the unique life of your loved one, you'll also appreciate our suggestions on planning a meaningful and personalized celebration-of-life. Funerals vs. Celebration of Life Before making funeral arrangements for a loved one, you should start by reading this page to learn the basics of both a funeral and a celebration-of-life.

read moreAll we need to do is say the word "funeral" and within microseconds, you have an image in your mind of what a funeral looks like. This mental image comes from many sources: the geographical place, culture and society in which we live; our faith; our life experience. Obviously then, a funeral service in Borneo would look very different from one held in Tanzania; there are even significant differences between the funerals held in ethnically and/or geographically diverse regions of North America. Yet, despite the differences, these funeral services have much in common.

read moreThe earliest human burial dates back 100,000 years making it one of the longest-lived and most widespread of traditions. For an overview of the many different burial traditions, check out the websites in the Resources section below. 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.

read moreWhat is a Funeral? No matter where it's held, a funeral is a structured ceremony, with a beginning, middle and end. Each is intended to engage the living participants in activities which will transform their status within the community, provide mourners with a collective grieving experience, and celebrate a life lived. It's a socially-acceptable way for members of a community to re-affirm and express their social attachments. Traditional Funeral Services A funeral service, whether traditional or more modern (memorial service or celebration-of-life), has two functions: to acknowledge the death and lifetime achievements of an individual and to bring grieving family members and friends together in support of one another during this difficult time.

read moreIt's a common enough experience; a loved one dies and now you've got to face something you've never ever done before. You've got to go to a funeral home to make their funeral arrangements. Now, not only are you emotionally affected by their death, you're anxious and really need to know what to expect when you arrive. So, let's talk about that for a bit. While we can't speak to every situation, we can tell you the bare basics of what to expect on your first visit to our funeral home. When it comes to properly completing death paperwork, and writing a detailed obituary, accuracy is everything.