Whether it be an expected or unexpected death of a loved one, the importance of planning a funeral or memorial service can be both physically and emotionally stressful. We recognize that it is not only a need to say goodbye or pay respect to your loved one, it is a time to celebrate a life, cherish memories and leave a lasting memory for those who are left behind.
Through the years, our family has established a reputation for providing beautiful, dignified services. As a family owned and operated funeral home. We have grown to know the people of this area and their customs. As licensed funeral directors, we plan personal celebrations of life according to each family's traditions, faith and budget.
Through the years, our family has established a reputation for providing beautiful, dignified services. As a family owned and operated funeral home. We have grown to know the people of this area and their customs. As licensed funeral directors, we plan personal celebrations of life according to each family's traditions, faith and budget.
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James R. Masterson Sr., founded the firm in Pawnee, Illinois in 1920. Anna became very active in the business, both with her husband and later with her son, and remained so until her death in 2004. Mr. Masterson purchased a home on West Adams Street in Taylorville in 1937 to be used as a funeral home and his personal residence.
Everyone is unique and their lives should be celebrated and honored in some fashion. We believe that it is our obligation, as professional funeral directors, to help families arrange a service that is befitting the life of the person who had died and aids in the healing of those left behind. Personalizing the services, including memorial folders, casket and vault personalization, special music, video tributes, and more.
When it comes to your final arrangements, shouldn't you make the decisions? The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden of your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).
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