Immediate Need
If someone has passed, we recommend calling us right away at 480-964-8686. Our staff will guide you on what steps to take next.
Where Do I Start?
If someone has passed, please call us immediately at 480-964-8686.
The loss of a loved one, especially when unexpected, can leave you feeling uncertain about what steps to take next. One of our compassionate Funeral Directors will personally meet with your family to explain your options and offer any guidance you require.
There is no right or wrong way to plan a funeral—what matters is that it reflects your wishes. Still, there are some key decisions that need to be made. Rest assured, we are here to support you every step of the way in setting up a fitting and meaningful tribute.
Choose Services
Visitation
A visitation, often called a viewing, is an opportunity to interact with friends and family usually with the casket and deceased loved one present. This can be done at one of our beautiful facilities, or at another location of your choice. In the case of cremation, a cremation casket can be purchased, or a casket with a special insert can be rented from the funeral home. Though a number of people choose to have this open to the public, you are certainly permitted to invite only close friends and family. A visitation is usually held the night prior and/or just prior to the funeral service.
Funeral Service
A Funeral Service is the opportunity for family and friends to get together in a more formal setting and 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 an offsite church building. The word funeral implies that the body is present.
Memorial Service
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. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet with close friends and family to share memories and offer support for one another. Like a funeral, this is usually done in one of our facilities or a local church building of your choice.
Choose a Method of Disposition
Burial
Burial has long been the most popular method of disposition in the United States. Those who choose burial will also need to choose a cemetery where their loved one will be placed at rest. Each cemetery may have their own rules and regulations that they require. When choosing burial the purchase of a casket and outer burial container will likely be necessary.
Cremation
Cremation has grown dramatically in the last several years. In Arizona, nearly three-fourths of people now choose cremation as their disposition preference. Cremation allows families the options of bringing the cremated remains home, scattering them at a place of significance, splitting them between family members, or having them placed at a cemetery. All services you can have with a burial you can also have with cremation
Choose a Casket or Urn
Wood Casket Options
Wood, a natural and environmentally sound choice, is selected for its warmth, beauty, and uniqueness. A variety of different woods offer an array of personalized choices.
Metal Casket Options
Caskets come in a variety of metal options. Precious metals such as bronze and copper offer a premium finish with extremely durable construction. Beautiful Stainless Steel and carbon steel options are also available in a variety of colors and cuts.
Urns for the Home
Crafted from the highest quality sculptural bronze, many of these urns are cast from original artwork using the “lost wax” method. Each cast bronze urn is a unique and lasting memorial to a loved one.
Burial, Niche, or Scattering Urns
Some prefer the cremated remains of their loved one be buried, or placed in a niche. Others prefer their loved one’s cremated remains be scattered at one of their favorite landmarks. Regardless of your preference, we have hundreds of urn options to choose from.
Choose a Burial Valut or Urn Vault
Bunker’s offers a wide selection of quality burial vaults to meet almost any need and budget.
Premium Vaults
Premium vaults combine the finest in engineering, workmanship and materials to offer vaults of unsurpassed beauty, strength and protection.
Standard Vaults
Standard vaults combine innovative technology and meticulous attention to detail.
Basic Vaults
Basic vaults are crafted from a wide range of materials, ensuring that an affordable choice is available to suit the needs of your loved one.
Premium Urn Vaults
Premium vaults combine the finest in engineering, workmanship and materials to offer vaults of unsurpassed beauty, strength and protection.
Standard Urn Vaults
High-strength concrete, stainless steel, and high-impact thermoplastic combine for durable inner protection in these double-reinforced products.
Basic Urn Vaults
These single-reinforced urn vaults feature concrete construction combined with plastic-reinforcement for strength.
Choose Floral Arrangements
Casket Spray
Most families will purchase a floral casket spray. The casket spray is places on the closed end of the casket when it’s open, and centered on the middle when the casket is closed.
Easels
Floral easels are beautiful arrangements. They can stand alone, or two matching easels can be used. When two easels are used, one is placed at each end of the casket or on either side of the table where the urn is displayed.
Cemetery Flowers
Bouquets are beautiful floral arrangements that can be set on a table, held, or displayed on a floral stand.
Urn Arrangements
Some prefer the cremated remains of their loved one be buried, or placed in a niche. Others prefer their loved one’s cremated remains be scattered at one of their favorite landmarks. Regardless of your preference, we have hundreds of urn options to choose from.
Headstones
Permanent memorials come in a number of colors, and have many personalization options.
Markers
When choosing a permanent memorial, it’s important to communicate with the cemetery on their rules and regulations before making a purchase.
Choose Memorial Stationary
Memorial Folders
Memorial Folders serve several purposes: First, they provide a keepsake for people to take home in remembrance of the individual that passed. Second, they typically provide an outline of the services such as speakers and musical selections
Register Books
Register Books help us to remember the people who showed us support by attending the funeral or other services.
Prayer Cards
Prayer Cards also serve as a simple keepsake. They often share a religious message or quote with either a religious photo or a photo of the individual that passed. These are typically handed out at the service.