Frequently Asked Questions

What Role Does the Funeral Director Have?

The funeral home personnel are professionally trained to provide your family and friends with the appropriate service and guidance during this very difficult time. The funeral director's primary function is to assist you in determining the funeral service details, including such aspects as:

Preparation of the body;
Helping you plan all the details of the visitation and/or service;
Coordinating details with the clergy;
Placing the obituary and death notice in the newspaper;
Helping you select the appropriate merchandise, such as a casket, urn or vault;
Obtaining death certificate; and
Motor vehicles for transportation purposes

What do I need to bring to the funeral home?

There are several items that the family or closest friends need to provide.:

clothing (including undergarments), jewelry and other personal items chosen to be placed on the deceased for the visitation, funeral service and burial;
biographical information for the funeral home to prepare the death certificate and obituary;
other necessary paperwork, such as Social Security information, VA discharge papers if the deceased was a veteran and any insurance policies with which the funeral home will be providing assistance.

Will Shaffer Funeral Home Pioneer Memorial Park honor other Funeral Home Pre-Arrangement Plans?

In most cases, yes, other pre-arrangement plans can be honored by Shaffer Funeral Home. Just bring your funeral plan to us for a free consultation. In some cases a cash refund could be made to you.

What do I do when a loved-one passes away in another town?

All you have to do is make one call -- to us at Shaffer Funeral Home. We will take care of the rest. Including, removal of the body, transportation, etc.