Varcoe Thomas Funeral Home

For thousands of years, burial has been a traditional means of caring for the physical remains of a loved one. For many families choosing a burial service is simply based on family traditions. 

Individuals can be interred in the ground or, if local laws permit, on private land; buried in a green cemetery or entombed in a mausoleum crypt.  

Even if it isn’t what your family has commonly done over the years, there are many personal reasons you may choose burial over cremation. 

These reasons may include religious or geographical preferences, an aversion to the practice of cremation, your wish to erect a monument to honor your loved one or select a natural setting with trees or open spaces. 

If you think that burial is the right choice for your family, there are some important decisions you must make:

• Do you wish the body to be embalmed? 
• Prefer a visitation, service at a church, place of worship, or funeral home?
• What kind of casket and burial vault would you prefer?
• Which cemetery would you select? Is it based on price or location? Veterans cemetery?
• What type of monument, headstone or grave marker would you like?

Remember that each of these decisions involve related costs which may impact your final decision.  All cemeteries have different fees for grave spaces, opening fees, monument setting fees, inscription services, and permit fees.
Let us help guide you in making decisions for yourself or a loved one. Call us at 215-348-8930 with any questions or to discuss these options in advance.  Also, visit www.varcoethomasfuneralhome.com.