Our Services
Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc. is a full service funeral establishment offering, personalized, affordable and dignified services to the families who have entrusted us to serve them. Our goal is to ensure that your needs are met when planning for a funeral or memorial service. Dedication to service is our trademark.
Here are some of the services we offer:
FUNERAL SERVICES
A funeral service, by definition, is a service with the casketed body of the deceased present. As society changes, so do the desires and wishes of people when making funeral arrangements. No longer should funerals of any type be labeled as traditional. Every family is invited to add a personal touch to the arrangements. In the past, a funeral service was traditionally a standard rite with very little difference in one service to another within the same religious affiliation. Families now understand that they have control of the arrangements and are making decisions that best suit their desires and wishes. Every funeral is unique and should be looked at as such. No longer are visitations the night before a funeral service considered a requirement. We now have many visitations immediately prior to a funeral or graveside service. Sometimes families will even choose to have a gathering of family and friends with refreshments after the service. The locations are no longer limited to churches and funeral homes. Places with meaning to the family or the deceased are now being considered and used for services.A funeral service, by definition, is a service with the casketed body of the deceased present. As society changes, so do the desires and wishes of people when making funeral arrangements. No longer should funerals of any type be labeled as traditional. Every family is invited to add a personal touch to the arrangements. In the past, a funeral service was traditionally a standard rite with very little difference in one service to another within the same religious affiliation. Families now understand that they have control of the arrangements and are making decisions that best suit their desires and wishes. Every funeral is unique and should be looked at as such. No longer are visitations the night before a funeral service considered a requirement. We now have many visitations immediately prior to a funeral or graveside service. Sometimes families will even choose to have a gathering of family and friends with refreshments after the service. The locations are no longer limited to churches and funeral homes. Places with meaning to the family or the deceased are now being considered and used for services.
MEMORIAL SERVICES
Memorial services are held when there is not a casketed body present at the service. Burial may have occurred prior to the memorial service being held, or cremated remains may be present. There may still be a procession to a cemetery or other place of burial or inurnment if the cremated remains are to be buried or inurned. Like funeral services, memorial services can be held at a church, the funeral home or at some other location that suits the family's needs. Memorial services may be held shortly after a death, or they may be held at a later date selected by the family.Memorial services are held when there is not a casketed body present at the service. Burial may have occurred prior to the memorial service being held, or cremated remains may be present. There may still be a procession to a cemetery or other place of burial or inurnment if the cremated remains are to be buried or inurned. Like funeral services, memorial services can be held at a church, the funeral home or at some other location that suits the family's needs. Memorial services may be held shortly after a death, or they may be held at a later date selected by the family.
GRAVEYARD SERVICES
A graveside service foregoes any service at a church, chapel or other location. The entire service is held at the grave or crypt. A grave or crypt side service is a sensible alternative for small services.
CREMATION
Cremation is the process of reducing whole human remains to smaller cremated remains, commonly referred to as cremains. There is evidence of cremation as far back as the Neolithic period, where pottery vessels from that period have been discovered with cremated remains in them. Cremation has held its place in history as a method of honoring the dead with ceremonial funeral pyres. The first crematory was built in the United States in 1876.Cremation is the process of reducing whole human remains to smaller cremated remains, commonly referred to as cremains. There is evidence of cremation as far back as the Neolithic period, where pottery vessels from that period have been discovered with cremated remains in them. Cremation has held its place in history as a method of honoring the dead with ceremonial funeral pyres. The first crematory was built in the United States in 1876.
Death Occurring Away From The Home
When a death occurs away from home, families can be uncertain of what to do. Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc. suggest that you call us as soon as possible to make us aware of the death. Regardless of where the death has occurred, out of state or out of the country, Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc. will arrange to have your loved one returned home in the most efficient manner possible. Our knowledge in this area will help save the family from unnecessary anxiety, expense and needless travel.
Pricing
Sharpe Funeral feels that our costs are a reflection of the value of the services provided and the merchandise we offer. To assist you in this, we offer a copy of our current General Price List for your review if you would visit our office and speak with one of our licensed funeral directors. We also offer examples of our caskets, urns and outer burial containers for you to see. A funeral licensee of the Sharpe Funeral Home, Inc. staff will gladly meet with you to discuss arrangements and pricing. Please feel free to call for an appointment.
Considering Your Options
When planning a service, you have many options available to you and we will do all that we can to provide a beautiful and respectful ceremony. No matter your choice, we can offer you a space to join with family and friends in grief, comfort and love. And above all, we will do our utmost to honor your loved one. We will be happy to go over all your options and answer any questions that you may have.
Contact US
| 520 Rosenwald Street
| Burlington, NC 27217
| Tel: 1-336-228-8364
| Fax: 1-336-228-8373