Swartz Monuments

read moreThe hurt of losing a loved one doesn't go away after the funeral, nor does our caring. We are available long after the service to make sure you have access to all the resources you need to begin the healing process.

read moreMany who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice. Pre-planning provides you with the time needed to make practical, detailed decisions that reflect your standards, lifestyle, taste and budget. And we assure you and your family that the choices you make will be carried out as planned.

read moreAt Swartz Funeral Home, we have a strict code of ethics and procedures we adhere to while your loved one is in our care. And, we only use Genesee Cremation Center INC, who we know and trust to uphold these ethical standards. We take the extra steps to ensure that your loved one is well cared for at all times. Two. A personal identification tag is placed on your loved one the moment they are transferred into our care. Three. Upon arrival at the crematory, your loved one is logged into a tracking system and assigned an identification number, which is stamped into a stainless steel identification tag.

read moreAfter the funeral, there will be a number of things that require attention. Swartz Funeral Home understands the intricacies of bereavement and will provide care for you and your family in your time of mourning. We can provide support through special children's programs and groups, other specialized bereavement groups, grief counselors and through our extensive library of bereavement literature. All real properties (home, condominium, rented or vacant properties) should be expeditiously and properly transferred.

read moreSomeone you love has died. You are now faced with the difficult, but important, need to mourn. Mourning is the open expression of your thoughts and feelings regarding the death and the person who died. It is an essential part of healing. The following articles provide many practical suggestions to help you move toward healing in your unique grief journey. In Communion and Greater Than the Sum of Their Parts Helping Yourself Heal When Someone Loved Dies Will I Befriend My Feelings Or Will I Deny, Repress, Or Inhibit Them?

read moreMost of us are not prepared to plan and carry out a funeral ceremony for someone we love. And so much of the information available on this critically important subject fails to focus on what is most important: having a personalized, meaningful funeral that helps families and friends begin the healing process of mourning after the death of someone we love. This section includes information that will help provide insights necessary to help you and your family create a meaningful funeral experience that both honors the life of your loved one and starts you on the path to healing from your loss.

read moreMost of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements. Please call us at 810-235-2345 to set up an appointment to discuss pre-planning with a caring professional. Our Online Planner is designed specifically to provide you with an alternative way of considering funeral arrangements at your time of need.