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read moreA memorial service is defined as a service without the body present and can vary in ceremony and procedures according to the community and religious affiliations. Disposition of the body may take place either before or after the service. You can hold a memorial service (without body present) instead of a funeral (with body present), or in addition to it. For instance, you might have a funeral in the town where the person lived and died, and a memorial service later in the town where he/she grew up.

read moreEmbalming and other types of preservation have been recorded in history as far back as the Egyptians. Back in those days, only the wealthy were embalmed or mummified, as it was known then. History has shown that the Egyptian mummies were well preserved for thousands of years. Over the years their procedure has evolved to what we now know as modern-day embalming. We use the embalming process today for two primary reasons - to allow adequate time between death and burial to observe social customs such as visitations and funeral services, and to prevent the spread of infection.

read moreDisposition is the term used by the funeral industry to describe the final handling of the deceased's remains. Although your initial decision for disposition of the body is burial or cremation, there are several variations for each. Although the trend is moving toward cremation, the majority of North Americans still choose burial for themselves and their loved ones.

read moreLake Shore Funeral Home offers an impressive selection of wood and metal caskets in a variety of materials and finishes. Whether you are in an immediate need or are pre-planning, Lake Shore Funeral Home provides compassionate, budget-conscious assistance to you and your family. We invite you to contact us with your questions or just stop by for a tour of our funeral home. Your family can take great pride when selecting the rich beauty of the naturally non-rusting copper casket. You may select from a variety of beautiful finishes as well as the "weight" of the copper used to construct the casket.