Support Yourself by Working With Professionals for Funeral and Cremation in Negaunee, MI

For years, Canale & Pennock Funeral Service have served Negaunee, MI by providing professional, dignified, and affordable funeral and cremation services. . With more people desiring a simpler, more affordable farewell, cremation is now surpassing traditional burial rates for the first time in the U.S. That’s why we founded Canale & Pennock Funeral Service, and have quickly become the simple direct cremation resource in this area. You can contact us today at (906) 485-1500 for your direct cremation needs or visit our office at 123 W. Barnum Street, Ishpeming, MI 49849. 

Whether or not death has been anticipated, there is a great deal of decision-making that needs to happen just after the passing of a loved one. As you contemplate what arrangements you wish to make for funeral and cremation in Negaunee, MI, consider how having a team of experts at your disposal can simplify and ease this process for you. The professional staff at Canale & Pennock Funeral Service are entirely equipped to guide you through the process, answer your questions, and help you arrive at a perfect plan for your situation.

Because the final arrangements are just that-- final, it is crucial to get things just right. Having experts to handle all of the details can really take the pressure off you and create a goodbye service you are proud of. Honoring your loved one automatically comes with a wide range of emotions, but additional stress of seeing to the overall process should not be one of them. Hire professionals to bring clarity and peace of mind to your circumstances.

Simply understanding some critical differences in types of services can help you identify what you want to have for your loved one. A brief overview of some choices follows:

• Funeral Services: Most often held within days to weeks of a death, this service offers an opportunity for remembrance and tribute. The chance to “say goodbye” so soon after a death is thought to be very healthy for the grieving process.
• Memorial Services: As this service is generally held without the deceased's body present, the event's timing may be much more extended from the date of death if needed. Cremated ashes (if applicable) may or may not be present for this service.
• Viewing/Visitation Services: These are often held in conjunction with funeral services. However, it’s available for families to receive the support and comfort of friends in connection with other types of services. If a viewing is held, the prepared body is usually displayed within a casket for loved ones to pay their final respects.
• Graveside or Chapel Services: Usually, this service is held at the place of burial. Often this is scheduled just before the final interment.
• Cremation Services: This process prepares final remains for burial, scattering, or other placement as desired. The reduction of the deceased body to tiny ashen particles occurs through careful protocols that are respectful and individually performed. Preparing the final remains through incineration is gaining popularity in many areas.

Remember that the services above can be combined together as desired. This includes the services for funeral and cremation in Negaunee, MI which can be held for the same person.

You Choose the Products You Need

When it comes to necessary products for the final disposition of your loved one, you will be asked to select those that are required. Depending on how the remains are being prepared and the final resting place, the needs will vary. For an intact burial, a casket or burial shroud of some type will be needed. Many cemeteries also require a burial vault (also called a grave liner) for interment to take place in their grounds. Caskets are made from many types of materials, colors, and sizes.

If cremation is chosen, an urn will often be needed, even if only temporarily. If ashes are to be scattered, a temporary urn will often house the remains until the scattering ceremony is held. It is also possible to bury cremated remains. To do this, they will need to be sealed in a container that meets the specifications for the place of burial. Some families choose to place the remains in more permanent, displayable urns and keep them at their homes to feel their loved one is near.

Memories are often tied to objects, and sentimental mementos can bring comfort after the passing of a loved one. Keepsake jewelry is one such offering that may be ordered before your loved one’s remains are prepared for their final disposition. Keepsake jewelry might include a cast of a fingerprint or may have a small portion of their ashes built into the accessory.

A Few Things to Know About Green Burial

For the eco-conscious consumer, green burial is an important consideration. Not all cemeteries support more natural burial procedures. This is especially true if the cemetery requires burial vaults that are typically made from long-lasting materials such as concrete. There are certified green burial sites throughout the country that have stipulations for interment to take place.

Contact Us to Make Arrangements

As you face the decisions around funeral and cremation in Negaunee, MI, we invite you to contact us at Canale & Pennock Funeral Service. With easy access for your needs, we are located at 123 W Barnum St, Ishpeming, MI 49849. We can be reached at (906) 485-1500 for appointments or to arrange for immediate care.

Funeral Home and Cremations FAQs

Why have a funeral?

Funerals fill an important role for those mourning the loss of a loved one. By providing family and friends with an atmosphere of care and support, funerals are the first step in the healing process. It is the traditional way to recognize the finality of death. Funerals are recognized rituals for the living to show their respect for the dead and to help survivors begin the grieving process. Learn more.

What support is available to someone who is grieving?

In addition to the bereavement services for the families, many funeral homes offer many resources for grief support. There are many groups and websites that offer discussion boards, articles, book suggestions, and advice for men and women working through every aspect of grief. Learn more.

Does Social Security pay for the funeral?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays a small grant to eligible survivors of some beneficiaries to help with the cost of a funeral or cremation. The eligible survivors who have passed have some flexibility in how this benefit is paid out and what it may be used to pay for. Learn more.