If you don’t find an answer to a question you have, please e-mail us at bill@simpsonfamilyfuneralhomes.com or call us at either (989) 291-3611 or (989) 831-4000 and we will be glad to help answer your questions.
| Question #1 | Do you offer cremation services? |
| Answer: | Yes. We can assist families who choose cremation. |
| Question #2 | Can someone still have a visitation and funeral if they are going to be cremated? |
| Answer: | Yes. Cremation is an alternative to burial, so many families choose to have a visitation and funeral service followed by cremation. |
| Question #3 | I don’t live in the Sheridan or Stanton area; can you still handle my funeral or memorial service? |
| Answer: | Yes. While the physical locations of our funeral homes are in Sheridan and Stanton, we can, and have handled many services in the surrounding areas. |
| Question #4 | What is the difference between a funeral service and memorial service? |
| Answer: | A funeral service is where the deceased’s body is present at the service. A memorial service is where the deceased’s body is not present. |
| Question #5 | Does a funeral service have to be held in the funeral home? |
| Answer: | No. A funeral service can take place in most any location; a church, the persons home, a favorite hunting spot, or a park are just a few examples of places a funeral service can be held. |
| Question #6 | We don’t know any ministers, can you help? |
| Answer: | Yes. We have good relationships with many of the local pastors and they are more than willing to help families who don’t have a regular minister. |
| Question #7 | Does a minister have to officiate at all funeral services? |
| Answer: | No. While most families do choose to have a minister, there are no regulations that require one. |
| Question #8 | Can I pre-arrange my funeral service in advance? |
| Answer: | Yes. Actually, we encourage people who are thinking about making pre-arrangements to contact us directly, so we can explain all of the options available to you. |
| Question #9 | Do you offer headstones and markers? |
| Answer: | Yes, we have a full line of monuments, markers and headstones available. |
| Question #10 | What is needed for a veteran to receive a flag and/or a government marker? |
| Answer: | A copy of their discharge papers, form DD-214. We have all of the necessary forms at the funeral home and will be happy to fill everything out for you. |
| Question #11 | I need a certified copy of a death certificate, where do I go? |
| Answer: | Death Certificates are always filed in the county where the death has occurred. You can go to the County Clerk’s office to get more certified copies. Each county charges a fee for certified copies and you should check with them to find out their fee. |
| Question #12 | How do I notify Social Security that my loved one has passed away? |
| Answer: | We will do that for you using a form provided to us by the Social Security Administration. |
| Question #13 | My parents go south in the winter, what should I do if something happens to them while they are out of state? |
| Answer: | Call us first and DO NOT call a funeral home where they are vacationing. By calling us first, we are able to coordinate everything from here, saving you hundreds if not thousands of dollars. |
| Question #14 | If a death occurs in the middle of the night, when should I call you? |
| Answer: | Call us anytime, day or night. We are always available 24/7. |