What we normally define as a “Traditional Funeral Service” is one where following a person’s death, the deceased person is transported to our facility from their pace of death. The body is embalmed to allow for a visitation or viewing for family and friends with a casket present. The visitation takes place anywhere from one to two days, followed by a funeral service either in our facility or at another location. The deceased is then generally interred by earth burial or by mausoleum entombment.

In addition to our funeral and burial services, we are also the owners and operators of Omega Crematory - the first and longest running crematory in North Central West Virginia. From simple cremations, to our assistance in scheduling Memorial Services or traditional viewings followed by cremation, we will make sure that you understand every option available to your family.

If you prefer this option, your cost will depend on the final disposition of your loved one’s cremated remains. If the cremated remains are to be buried or placed in a mausoleum niche, you may be asked to purchase some type of urn. Urns, just the same as caskets and burial vaults, have a very wide range in prices and styles to choose from.

In some cases where earth burial for the cremated remains will take place, you may have to purchase an urn vault, which works much the same as a normal ground burial vault. Our staff will explain if this is a requirement for your family, depending on the requests of the cemetery you select.

An immediate burial is normally defined by a deceased person being interred in a burial site of their choosing, within one to two days following their death. In most cases with immediate burials, no visitation or viewing is held for the deceased, and the simple graveside committal rites are given at the cemetery. Depending on your wishes, no formal services need to be held at all.

The purchase of a casket, and in most cases, a burial vault is still required to perform these services.

Generally, whether you select ground burial or cremation, some type of casket will need to be purchased.

Caskets are available in many grades of steel and precious metals such as stainless steel, copper and bronze; as well as many fine species of woods, such as poplar, oak, pecan, cherry, walnut and mahogany.

Your specific tastes, craftsmanship of the product, and the type of casket you desire will affect its purchase price. We would be pleased to escort you through our selection room, so that you can experience the subtle differences between the casket styles we carry.

As previously stated, there are no laws that require you to purchase a burial vault, however it is highly recommended. The vault serves as protection for the casketed remains, and ensures that the ground around the burial site will not sink or otherwise become unsightly. To discuss this further, please contact one of our professional staff members, by email, or by phone: (304) 292-8664 .

Many people choose to purchase an urn for the cremated remains of their loved ones. The type of urn you select may depend upon whether or not you intend to bury or encrypt the cremated remains.

Just as with caskets and outer burial containers, urns come in a variety of styles, shapes and colors. Some urns can be personalized by engraving your loved one’s name, birth and death dates, or in some cases, a special message or verse. Some urns even have the ability to hold a photograph of the individual on them.

Of course, there is no law stating that you must purchase an urn for cremated remains. In many cases, the choice is at the discretion of your family. However, there are some cases where an urn or urn vault must be purchased due to a cemetery or other requirement. Our staff will make you aware of any requirements that may exist.

Regarding traditional funerals, some families prefer ground burial, while others prefer entombment in a mausoleum. The same can be said for those desiring cremation, but still want a designated place for the cremated remains to rest. Still, all of these options have costs associated with them.

Through the years, our funeral home has had a lot of experience in guiding you through the costs associated with cemetery choices. We will be glad to give you all the information you will need to make the choices that best suit your needs.