Burial Options

A visitation, often called a viewing, is an opportunity for friends and family to gather socially, usually with the casket and deceased loved one present. This can be done at one of Bunker’s beautiful facilities, or at another location of your choice. Visitations can be open to the public or by invitation only, and are usually held the night before a funeral service and/or just prior to the service.

A funeral service is the opportunity for family and friends to gather in a more formal setting to celebrate the life of the lost loved one through written speeches, song, and shared memories. With that said, we encourage families to commemorate their loved one’s life in the way they see most appropriate. A funeral usually takes place in one of our funeral chapels or at an offsite church building. The word “funeral” implies that the body is present. 

A memorial service is just like a funeral service, except the body of the deceased person either isn’t present, or is present after the cremation has taken place. These services offer friends and family a chance to meet together to share memories and support. Like a funeral, this type of service is usually conducted at one of Bunker’s facilities, or at a church building of your choice.