Compassionate Funeral Services in Selma, AL
Our Prices Defy the Competition
Personalized Funeral Services That Honor Your Loved One's Legacy
Navigating the profound journey of saying goodbye can be challenging. Here in Selma, our offerings go beyond typical funeral services, providing unparalleled support to honor your loved one. At Walker Mortuary, we believe in tailoring each celebration of life with personalized attention to detail. Our skilled funeral directors are adept at piecing together meaningful tributes, ensuring all components, from casket choices to personalized flowers, reflect your family’s wishes. Whether it's a traditional service or incorporating unique elements like military honors, our dedication stands second to none. Connect with us to begin planning a respectful farewell for your cherished departed.
Dignified and Respectful Funeral Services
We offer dignified and respectful funeral services that cater to the unique needs of each family. Our dedicated professionals assist in creating personalized tributes that celebrate the individuality of your loved ones. We understand that every family has different requirements, and it's our mission to accommodate those needs with utmost care. Our funeral services are designed to alleviate the burdens of planning, allowing you to focus on cherishing the memories and celebrating the life of your dear one. Trust us to provide a heartfelt service that honors your family's traditions and values.
Comprehensive Funeral and Cremation Services
Providing compassionate funeral and cremation services with a focus on honoring your loved ones in a meaningful way.
Caring Cremation Services with Integrity
For families considering cremation, we provide professional and caring cremation services with integrity. We honor your preferences by offering a range of options that suit your family's desires. Whether you choose to have a traditional service prior to the cremation or a simple, intimate gathering, we are here to help. Our priority is to uphold your family's wishes with respect and dignity, ensuring a meaningful and memorable farewell. We will help you with compassion and professionalism to make this experience as pleasant as possible.
Personalized Solutions for Families in Mourning
We craft our personalized solutions with your family's unique needs in mind. We know the importance of creating a tribute that truly reflects the life and legacy of your loved one. With a range of customizable options, we ensure your farewell is as personal as the life it celebrates. Whether it's a favorite hymn, a cherished story, or a precious photograph, we incorporate meaningful elements into the service. With warmth and understanding, we guide your family through this delicate time, ensuring a tribute that resonates with love and respect.
Unwavering Grief Support Through Life’s Toughest Moments
We offer unwavering support during what can be the most difficult time in your life. Our dedicated team is available to assist you around the clock, offering guidance and answers to pressing questions. We recognize that navigating the details of arrangements during a period of grief is overwhelming, which is why we stand by you every step of the way. We design our compassionate service to alleviate your burdens and instill peace of mind in you. No matter the time or day, we are here to provide the care and attention you deserve, ensuring you don't face this journey alone.
Send Flowers with Thoughtfulness and Respect
Our local expertise and longstanding service to the community make us the natural choice for sending flowers to honor your loved ones. We value the relationships we've built over the years, which reflect our deep commitment to those we serve. Combining decades of experience with personalized attention, we guide you in choosing the perfect floral tribute. Our professional team ensures your arrangements are beautiful and meaningful, providing a fitting tribute to your loved one’s memory. Count on our trusted reputation as we help you create a lasting remembrance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Want more information? We've provided answers to some common inquiries below.
Why have a Funeral?
Funerals fill an important role for those mourning the loss of a loved one. By providing surviving family and friends with an atmosphere of care and support in which to share thoughts and feelings about death, 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.
You can have a full funeral service even for those choosing cremation. Planning a personalized ceremony or service will help begin the healing process. Overcoming the pain is never easy, but a meaningful funeral or tribute will help.
What does a Funeral Director do?
- Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night).
- Notify proper authorities, family, and/or relatives
- Arrange and prepare death certificates
- Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
- Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits.
- Prepare and submit obituaries to the newspapers of your choice.
- Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary.
- Prepare the body for viewing, including dressing and cosmetizing
- Assist the family with funeral arrangements and the purchase of caskets, urns, burial vaults, and cemetery plots.
- Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
- If the family wishes to hold a funeral or memorial service, they should coordinate with the clergy.
- Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
- Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
- Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved
What do I do when a death occurs?
- The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
- Bring the following information to complete the state vital statistics requirement:
- Birth Date
- Birthplace
- Father's Name
- Mother's Name
- Social Security Number
- Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
- Education
- Marital Status
- Contact your clergy. Decide on the time and place of the funeral or memorial service. This task can be done at the funeral home.
- The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
- Make a list of immediate family members, close friends, and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
- Decide on an appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
- Gather obituary information you want to include, such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service, outstanding work, and a list of survivors in the immediate family. Include the time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write an article and submit it to newspapers (the newspapers will accept picture and it will be returned intact).
- Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering the door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are direct deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
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