Two Chapel Locations
Tecumseh Chapel
Mgr. Nicholas F Handler Jr
313 W Pottawatamie Street
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-2525
Clinton Chapel
Mgr. Craig K. Roe
302 N Jackson Street
Clinton, MI 49236
(517) 456-4164
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Some Answers to Common Questions
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are some commons questions presented to our funeral directors. We have presented these questions and their answers in hopes that it will help you better understand the process of life after a loss.
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| What if death occurs out of town or out of state? |
| Contact the funeral home where funeral services will be held. Do not make the mistake of contacting a funeral home in the area where death occurred if they will not be holding the funeral services. This can unnecessarily lead to two sets of charges. The funeral director of the funeral home of choice will make the necessary arrangements in the area of death. |
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| Can I transfer my or my loved one's pre-arrangements from one funeral home to another? |
| Yes. This can be done anytime including at the time of death. The pre-arrangements are owned by families, not funeral homes. This is a frequent occurrence and only requires completing a simple form. |
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| Is Embalming Required? |
| Embalming is not required by Michigan law EXCEPT if burial or cremation does not take place within 48 hours of death or if the deceased had certain communicable diseases. Further, a funeral home normally requires and has the right to require embalming if a public visitation is planned.
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| Who Makes The Call To The Funeral Home When Death Occurs Locally or Out of Town? |
| Usually a staff member of the hospital, nursing home or hospice nurse will contact the funeral home. The funeral director will then start the process of making the funeral arrangements with the family. |
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| What will I need to bring to the funeral home when making funeral arrangements? |
| It is important to bring vital statistic information, information for the obituary, a recent photograph of the deceased and full clothing (including glasses, jewelry, undergarments and dentures). Vital statistics include the decedent's social security number, date and place of birth, parent's names, including mother's maiden and level of education. If the deceased was a veteran, bring in a copy of any discharge papers, commonly known as a DD-214. |
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| How long does it take to receive a certified death certificate? |
| If the death occurs locally, we usually can have death certificates for you by the time funeral services are completed. If death occurs out of town it usually takes approximately a week to ten days. |
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| What is the amount paid from Social Security for funeral expenses? |
| A death benefit of $255.00 is paid directly to a surviving spouse or dependent child. No death benefit is paid for a person that is single at the time of death. The funeral home files a Statement of Death Form SSA-721 to the Social Security Administration on each person at the time of death. The phone number for Social Security is 800-555-1234 for general information. |
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| Are all caskets waterproof? |
| No. All of the hardwood caskets are not waterproof. A vault is an outside container that is waterproof by an air seal or top seal. A concrete box or metal grave liner are other outside containers that are not waterproof. |
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| Can visitation and funeral service be held if cremation is chosen? |
| Yes. Cremation is an alternative to ground burial and therefore, the same services may be conducted. Memorial services may be held with or without the cremains present. |
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| Is the charge for opening and closing the grave included in the cost of the funeral? |
| Yes. The charge will appear under the cash advances section of the statement. Cash advance charges are for services, such as clergy honorarium, hairdresser, date cutting on monument and certified death certificates that are included in the statement of goods and services as a convenience to the family. |
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