The Assemblies of God funeral is conducted by a pastor and often includes a musician who leads the songs. Length of Service 30 – 60 minutes If you are wanting the service video recorded or live streamed please ask the minister or church if they have this capability and if they allow to be recorded. Typically the church recommend burial over cremation however consult with the minister. 

There is usually an open casket, but guests are not expected to view the body. Therefore embalming is the best method of preservation for this type of service. 

Flowers are typically appreciated by the family and you can show your support by clicking on the obituary of your loved one and ordering a gift in time for the service or if not it will be sent to the next of kin to the family. 

 Guests are expected to be in darker colors, suits, etc. and  rise and sit with the congregation, but participating in the prayers or songs is optional. 

Graveside attendance is also based on personal preference.

After the service typically a meal and fellowship is gathered. Some will host a potluck or use our conveient catering tab sent to the chrurch or in our community rooms. 

Return to Work? (Days) 7 – 14 days

No. of Days to Mourn? Depends

If you are neeeding a work/school note please call our office or email youngsdaughtersoffice@gmail.com and one will be provided for you.

Body/Organ Donation? Left up to the individual  or the family. You can donate by pre-registering  using our office line at 254.401.1302 or you can call us when a passing occurs to donate a loved one. 

Baptists are believers of afterlife, they follow the Bible, and strive for a place in Heaven. During the funeral, guests may participate. Baptists may choose to have an open or closed casket, or they may also choose cremation. If they choose cremation the urn is usually displayed during the funeral. Songs can be sung by a soloist or the congregation, and a pianist or musician is allowed. Practices will typically vary by region.

Buddhist funeral customs vary from one country to another. Overall, Buddhist funeral are serene and peaceful.  The deceased’s photo, candles, and flowers are displayed at the altar. Family transfers merit to their loved one through various rituals. Families traditionally wear white in addition to a headband or an armband. Guests may chant prayers, offer fruit, ring bells, and burn incense. Cremation is traditional but burial is allowed as well. Families may assist in lowering the casket.

 The priest is one of the first persons contacted after death or as death approaches. Please contact our local church parishes to establish these rites. 

Embalming is standard so that a viewing or vigil is possible. During the viewing a kneeler sits next to the foot end of the casket. Guests use the kneeler to pray when walking upto the casket. Immediate family typically stays the entire time of the viewing and guests offer words of hope and sympathy.

Catholic funeral services are called a “Funeral Mass.” The Funeral Mass is conducted in a Catholic Church, not a funeral home. The Priest follows a formal pattern of prayers are followed, along with a sermon and various scripture readings. Holy Communion comes near the end of the funeral mass. To begin the Priest greets the casket at the entrance of the church, sprinkles holy water on it. the family or the pall bearers will drape the casket at the entrance way. At the end the Priest circles the casket while incensing it. Then the casket is turned to exit. Allowing bearers to go first and the family to follow with their funeral director. 

While a casketed burial has been the traditional custom of the Catholic Church, cremation is now allowed and the ashes are required to be present for the Funeral Mass.

A formal burial service immediately follows the service, and is conducted by the Priest or the deacon.  If cremation was chosen, ashes are required to be interred at the Cemetery, not scattered or kept at home.

Church of Christ funerals normally begin several days following the death. Guests arrive and seat themselves. Condolences may be offered to the family of the deceased but there is usually no receiving line. The congregation sings hymns without the use of any musical instruments, pianos, or organs.. Church of Christ funerals allow a casket or an urn to be present for the service.

Churches of Christ are unique in that each is autonomous. There is no central organization or central offices. 

Episcopal funeral services take place in the Episcopal Church. Guests may register with our funeral assistants then seat themselves and may or may not view the deceased. A priest will direct the funeral and include Bible lessons during the sermon. Christians may participate in Communion if they choose. The Episcopal funeral allows for a casket or an urn to be present during the service.

Guests at the Greek Orthodox funeral service may use the phrase “Memory Eternal” towards the family or offer other condolences if they prefer. An open casket is traditional, while viewing is optional. Icons and crosses decorate the alter and casket. Believers kiss the icon while non-believers are not expected to. Non-believers, however, usually participate in the funeral service with the congregation. At the gravesite burial, flowers can be placed on top of the casket by families and guests.

Cremation is the disposition of choice in Hinduism. The funeral service is typically held at the home, or funeral home and a ceremony may also be held at the crematorium where the cremation takes place. Guests and mourners dress casually and white clothing is preferred. Bringing food is not allowed but flowers are.  The body should be viewed by all guests. The ceremony is directed by family elders and the priest. Photography and video of the service is not polite. The official mourning begins 10 days after the cremation and may range to 30 days. Fruit may be offered from visitors.

Known for the expectation of the world ending soon, the Jehovah’s Witness demands obedient teachings of the Bible. Members have a strong devotion of sharing their beliefs. They are not involved with politics or voting. Their faith believes the soul unconsciously waits for resurrection.  Christ returns to rule and God’s kingdom will be fulfilled.

The funeral service is usually shorter than other faiths, sometimes only lasting 3o minutes, and will take place within a week of the death. Men wear suits and women dress modestly, and neither wear head head coverings. Flowers and food are welcomed by the family. Most funerals take place in their Kingdom Hall. An open casket is acceptable but not required. Photography and video is not allowed but audio recordings are permitted. At the burial scriptures and prayers are read.

Jewish funeral service rituals and practices have traditionally followed a strong set of customs and beliefs which are based on the Torah. Although these beliefs remain important in the Orthodox and Conservative Jewish cultures, some of the traditional customs have been modified under Reform Judaism.

There is no visitation by friends in the presence of the body before the funeral.

 It is traditional Jewish practice to perform a ritual washing of the body (“Tahara”) and then to dress it in a plain burial shroud. Young's Daughters offers both male and female shrouds for purchase.  We also allow the Tahara to be done in our facility by your family. 

 The body is placed in a simple wood coffin so as not to disturb its natural decomposition. An open casket or cremation is not generally accepted in the Jewish tradition.

Watchers (“Chevra Kadisha”) remain with the body around-the-clock until the funeral. Our funeral home offers overnight services to ensure  the watchers can stay comfortably in our home till the service day.

Jewish burials are to take place as soon as possible. Exceptions are made when the family cannot be present in a short time and for other reasons of practicality. if needed we can use termporary preservation such as refirgeration and techni-ice.  

According to traditional practices, the funeral is usually held in a synagogue or funeral home the day after the death. 

 Male guests are expected to wear a jacket and tie with a yarmulke as a head covering, which is available at the funeral home or synagogue. Women wear conservative apparel, a skirt or dress of somber colors, but they are not expected to wear a head covering. They should dress modestly – nothing revealing – no short skirts, short sleeves or open-toed shoes.

The service is conducted by the rabbi and begins with the cutting of a black ribbon to symbolize the individual breaking away from loved ones. If you arrive late, it’s wise to wait for an opportune moment to enter, so as not to disturb the service. Cameras or tape recorders are discouraged. The rabbi leads the service and reads the eulogy. A “minyan” (at least 10 Jewish adults, traditionally males) is required to recite prayers.

At the cemetery, more prayers are read and the family members usually participate in placing dirt on the coffin before it is buried. This symbolizes their acceptance of the finality of death. 

Flowers are not appropriate for most Jewish funerals. Rather, making a donation to a charity, our bereavement center or a Jewish organization is appreciated.

 Food, preferably kosher, is welcome following the service. 

For Jews, the initial mourning period lasts seven days and is called Shiva (Hebrew for seven). During this time, it is appropriate to visit the home of the bereaved. There, the family may practice traditions that may include: covering mirrors; burning memorial candles; or wearing the black ribbon that was cut. Men do not shave, women do not wear makeup, and couples refrain from intimacy. This break from daily routine symbolizes the disruption that death has brought to their lives and demonstrates grief through self-sacrifice.

Twice a day, the bereaved pray for their loved one. They usually return to work within a week but the mourning period may last as long as a year. On the first anniversary of the death, the bereaved attend a service and unveil the tombstone/headstone  at grave side. We offer specialized memorial and enhanced services to make these moements memoriable and healing. 

Candles are lit on the yearly anniversary of a death, known as Yahrzeit (YORtzait). At our funeral home we honor this tradition in a collective "A Walk to Remember" where everyone honors their loved one with a candle in the park. It is held the second sunday in Decemeber.

Length of Service will depend on the Rabbi and the families wishes.

Flowers are not typical but small swags can be layed around the grave and the 1 year memorial headstone piece can be ordered on our website or through our funeral arrangement conference. 

Food is appreicaited after the funeral service either by potluck or your can order a bereavement meal to the home through our catering tab. 

Dress Code? (Men/Women) Dark & Somber / Men: Jacket & Tie

Recording Devices should be consulted with the Rabbi, Synogage, and the fuenral home. 

Source of Readings should be disucessed with the the Rabbi. 

Asking for an Open Casket is not typically done. Since the deceased in not embalmed and services are quicker than most funerals. However, we can asssit by using techni-ice to help with preservation and refigeration to allow family time to come to the funeral to pay their respects privatly. 

Return to Work? (Days) 7

No. of Days to Mourn? 30 – 365

* You are needing a work/school excuse please see our front office.  

Embalming is a No which Traditionally prohibited.

Cremation is a No, Traditionally prohibited but becoming more accepted Jewish funeral rituals follow strict customs set forth by the Torah. They emphasize Judaism and they believe embracing life as praiseworthy can prepare someone for the after life.

In contrast, he believed in being saved by simply following Jesus. He also believed that the church should conduct services in the languages of its peoples and that the clergy should be able to marry. In response, the Church ousted Luther who then founded the Lutheran Church.

Lutherans regard death as a new beginning. They believe that those who have faith are assured eternal life with God. 

At the service, guests are ushered to register and then seated. If arriving late, they do not enter during the procession or prayer.

A pastor presides over the service and reads from the Lutheran Book of Worship or The Lutheran Hymnal of Lutheran Worship. Christians are expected to fully participate, but non-Christians need not kneel, sing or pray with them. If interested in recording the service, permission should be received from the pastor prior to the service. There are no specific rituals for observing the anniversary of the death. While the Lutheran faith does not prohibit eulogies, the pastor will often include details about the deceased’s life in the sermon in lieu of a eulogy.

There is no rule concerning when the bereaved may return to work and social activities, but visits from friends after the funeral are welcome.

Length of Service 30 minutes

Typically Flowers/plants/ gifts  are apprecaited from the family and can be bought by clicking on the loved ones obituary.  

Food and fellowship is always welcomed. Many of times it is put on by the church or by potluck. You can order a bereavement meal directly or help cater through out tab in services. 

Dress Code? (Men/Women) Dark & Somber /

Men: Jacket & Tie

Recording Devices are used only With pastor’s permission

Source of Readings come from the Lutheran Book of Worship

Requesting an Open Casket service is possibly but it is always best to check what your pastor feels comfortable with also. 

Embalming is the preferred method of preservation.

Cremation is left up to the individual

Body/Organ Donation is Accepted an can be pre-registered during the pre-planning arrangement or when a loved ones dies you can doante them to science by calling our office. 254.401.1302

Methodist Funeral Customs

Methodists believe that life is eternal and that one can look forward to life with God after death, although they hold diverse beliefs about the afterlife. They regard the funeral service as an opportunity to express their grief, celebrate the life of the deceased and affirm their faith.

A Methodist funeral may take place at a church, funeral home, family home, cemetery chapel, or at the gravesite. The service will typically include readings, hymns, a sermon, and a eulogy. A pastor leads the congregation in prayer. Readings can come from a variety of sources, among them the Bible.

Length of Service Depends on the service structure with the pastor. 

Flowers are typically ordered by the guests and can be purchased with through our flower shop by clicking on your loved ones obituary. 

Food is typically brought in or bought through our catering tab as a bereavement meal or potluck during the reception.

What to Wear:  (Men/Women) Dark & Somber / Men: Jacket & Tie Women in dresses/skirts

Recording Devices are not typically but you can ask the pastor if it is okay to be recorded and if live streaming is allowed.

Source of Readings can depend with the pastor

Open Casket is Usually done before the service and some like to close it during the service and open for a pass-bye. If the deceased did not want to be viewed then the family can leave the casket closed with pictures and flowers to be displayed ontop. 

Embalming is the method preferred for preservation.

Cremation is Accepted

Body/Organ Donation is accepted and can be done at the pre-planning phase or a loved one can be donated on behalf of the family as their next of kin. To pre-register please call our office at 254.401.1302

Commonly known as the Mormon faith, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 

Through a series of visions, the angel Moroni revealed the location of the buried tablets to Smith provided that Smith obeyed a set of commandments. Smith’s divinely assisted translation of the gold tablets is known as “The Book of Mormon.” He formed the Church of Christ in New York in 1830 and developed a following that viewed him as their prophet.

There may be an open casket at the choice of the family. 

A Mormon funeral is typically held within one week of death. The funeral service (60 to 90 minutes in length) may take place in a church, funeral home, or at the graveside and is typically conducted by the bishop of the deceased’s congregation.Guests that are not Mormons can fully participate in a Mormon funeral service

 Use of a cross or crucifix is not permitted because Latter-day Saints believe in the bodily resurrection of Christ. 

The content of the service typically includes traditional hymns and other sacred hymns along with prayers and scripture readings.

It is appropriate to visit or contact the family to offer condolences before and after the funeral. 

What to wear: Modest conservative attire (jacket and tie for men; dress or suit for women) is appropriate. No head covering is required. Guests typically attend the burial following the funeral service.

Flowers are welcomed by the guests and can be ordered on our flower page by clicking on the obituary to send flowers. 

Food is prepared by the Women’s group or you can send a plate through our catering option tab. 

Recording Devices are with permission and Voice Recorder, service streaming etc. should be discussed with the pastor/minister. 

Open Casket during the service Depends on several factors of the deceaed appearance, if embalmed and the churches stimpulations. 

Embalming is preferred when having a service with an open casket. 

Burial is preferred but cremation is permitted if appropriate to local customs.

Body/Organ Donation: The local churches have No official position on full-body donation or organ donation. Both decisions should be guided by prayer and discussed with the pastor. If you are wanting more information about it please call our office at 254.401.1302

The service traditionally takes place at the church, but it may also be conducted at a funeral home or at the graveside, typically with tent and chair set up. 

In the past, it has been the custom to wear black at Pentecostal funeral services. However, white is more frequently being used to symbolize the Pentecostal belief in the resurrection of the body.

Short services may run about 30 minutes, while longer services run 90 minutes or longer.

Pentecostal funeral services are led by a Church Minister and the ceremony is more animated and vivacious. Typically, the minister will give condolences to the family of the deceased, deliver a sermon and conclude with the Lord's Prayer and possibly the Benediction.

Whether or not there will be a viewing or visitation is up to the discretion of the family. If there is a viewing,  the deceased os prepared by embalming as a method of preservation. The funeral director or the ministers may escort members of the immediate family to view the body for several moments. The rest of the congregation will then line up behind the family to pass by the casket and view the body. 

At the conclusion of the church service the family will line up and the ushers will form a reception line  allowing the visitors to offer condolences to the family. When the visitors are done with the pass-bye the  committal service is conducted at the graveside. If the Benediction was not offered at the church or funeral home, it will be said at the brief graveside service.

Friends and family from outside the Pentecostal tradition are usually welcome to attend all portions of the proceedings. If you are attending a Pentecostal funeral and are not familiar with the services, you can follow along and participate where you feel comfortable.

Memorial flowers and donations are generally accepted. You can purchase flowers and gifts by clicking on your loved ones obituary and selecting a gift. 

 In addition, a large reception usually follows the interment and friends and relatives are invited to attend. You can bring a covered dish to share or you can help with a catered meal by going to our catered services tab.  During this time family members and friends share fond, memories, and special stories about the deceased. It is appropriate to offer to prepare a dish or meal to share at the reception or to serve to the family following the burial.

if you miss the service you can order a bereavement meal to be delivered to the home directly to noursh them and show them you are thinking of them. 

Length of Service Varies. 30 – 90 minutes

Dress Code: (Men/Women) Dark & Somber 

 Men: Jacket & Tie

Recording Devices should be asked for permission by the church or the funeral home. 

Open Casket service is typically left Up to the family however for the sacredness of the service it is typically closed.

Is Embalming typically performed Yes, Especially if a viewing is held.

Cremation is permitted

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Body/Organ Donation is Up to the individual. You can pre-register or donate a loved one when they pass. Call our office for more information 254.401.1302

If you know of a loved on in need please call the church directly and begin coordinating with the Pastor. The funeral home will work directly to begin necessary arrangements.  

The service will affirm the Presbyterian belief in the resurrection and focus on God's power over death. 

In the event that a casket is present for the service, a white pall may be placed over the casket as a symbol of the baptism ( it can be placed by the anyone in the family or funeral home staff, or the church) and to remind mourners that all are equal in the eyes of God, no matter the minimalism or extravagance of the casket. In the spirit of moderation, flower arrangements should generally be simple and few.

The service will include reading Scriptures, singing hymns, praying, and a short sermon. Holy Communion is not usually celebrated, but it may be appropriate on occasion.

Fraternal, Civil, Or Military Rites At A Presbyterian Funeral  should not be delivered during the service but rather at the viewing the night before or before the service starts. 

Length of Service 30 - 60 minutes

Flowers that are typically on the casket will be removed and placed off on a table  while the pall is placed ontop and all other flowers are brought by the funeral home flower van or specifically delivered from the florist about 2 hours before the service begins. You can send sympathy flowers by clicking on your loved ones obituary and sending a gift. 

Food and fellowship is typically following the service or if the service is later in the afternoon a luncheon would be held before the service. Some churches offer it by potluck or you can choose to cater through our website.

 A bereavement meal is one time meal that can be delivered to the home to help the family. You can see our meal option in the catering bereavement meal tab.  

If there is to be a burial after the funeral service, family members and close friends will gather at the tent and chairs at the interment site for a final service, led by the pastor. in incliment weather we shall use the pavillion or shelter. Committal services are usually brief, and often include readings from Scripture, prayers, and a blessing as the body is committed to the earth. With our services we will bring our tissues, waters, umbrellas, if needed and a portable sound box.  Those that did not get to attend the chapel service or sign the registery will also have the opportunity to sign again here. 

If you are pre-planning your services you can call us at 254.401.1302

Local churches, however, are grouped into “associations,” which are part of regional groups called “conferences.” The Churches Central governing body is called the “General Synod.” 

There is rarely an open casket, but when there is, viewing the body is optional. Therefore Embalming is a preferred method of preservation but is is not required when it is a closed casket. We use techni-ice to help with the preservation. 

 A minister presides over the service. It is best to call the church when a death is near and begin to discuss planning with the church and the funeral director together. 

Guests may sit wherever they choose and join in any part of the service. If they are uncomfortable participating, they should simply remain seated.

Length of Service 15 – 30 minutes

Flowers are typically welcomed for the service and  be purchased by clicking on your loved ones obituary photo and ordering through our website.

Food typicallly follows the funeral services and can be done either by potluck or by catering. Our catering options are listed under service tabs. A bereavement meal can be ordered to help those bereaved with a meal for the day by selecting bereavement meal to send to the home.  

Dress Code (Men/Women) Dark & Somber 

 Men: Jacket & Tie Women :open

Recording Devices are not typically done but you can ask the church for permission or the funeral home. 

Source of Readings are typically the Bible

Returning to Work is typically after a  few Days Depends on the circustances of giref. if you are needing a work/school notice please call us or email youngsdaughtersoffice@gmail.com

Embalming is left Up to the individual family as it is not required by our funeral home since the casket is mostly closed but we recommend in case if its opened. 

Cremation options should be consulted with your pastor. 

Body/Organ Donation with regards to the church their is No official position, it is left up to the individual so you can sign up for our progam if you would like during the pre-arrangement or donated by a family member at the time of death. For more information please call 254.401.1302

In Unitarian Universalist congregations their funerals are called  "Memorial services" even if the body is present. The service can be held in a range of settings, and can take place any time after someone's death: from a few day to months later. these services are developed by the family of the deceased and the presiding minister to specially honor the memory of that individual. 

A visitation is sometimes held before the service (the night before or the same day) at the funeral home or the church. 

Most Unitarian Universalist funerals are not open casket,  embalming is still a preferred practice in the Unitarian Universalist faith. (As your Minister if you can have an open casket the visitiation)

While each service varies depending on the wishes of the deceased and the wishes of the family, most Unitarian Universalist funeral services last anywhere from 30 to 60 minutes, but may go longer depenind on the service segements. The church minister gives a meditation and sermon. Someone chosen by the family will deliver a eulogy for the deceased, and musical selections are usually performed by a pianist or organist. A service program is handed out to visitors, which lists the order of services  coordinated through our funeral director and those officiating. It is common for those in attendance to sing from the Singing the Living Traditional hymnal.

At the service, it is appropriate to sign the electronic guestbook with your name, address and email address, and phone number. When taking your seat,  the reserved first two or three rows for the deceased’s close relatives. If there happens to be an open casket at the ceremony, guests should not feel like they are expected to view the body.

If you are planning for picture and videos they are typical however you should consult your minister and church. Audio/Video recordings are acceptable with the family’s permission and with the Mnisters consent. Guests may choose to read prayers and sing along throughout the service. However, if you feel this goes against your own religious customs, it is perfectly acceptable to remain silent.

If you wish to offer your condolences, you may call or visit the family. You may also wish to send flowers by clicking on your loved ones obtuary and sending gifts to the family prior to the memorial service at their home or have it in time for the memorial service. 

 Preparing meals for the family is also appreciated or in our bereavment catering tab you can order a meal, and can be sent to the home of the bereaved after learning of the death or following the memorial service.

Green burials are sometimes chosen by the deceased or the family which occur in Austin at a green cemetery or at greathouse cemetery.  However, both cremation  and Donating a loved one is still acceptable. You can pre-register or donate at the time of passing. Please discuss with your pastor of your wishes. 

After interment, a post-service reception is typically held by the family members. Food and possibly alcohol are served, but no further religious services are held. In some cases, the family may opt to meet with visitors at a restaurant instead.

The mourning period is left up to the bereaved. Some choose to stay away from work or social events for a few weeks or just a few days.

if you are needing a work/school notice please contact our office at 254.401.1302 or email youngsdaughtersoffice@gmail.com