Funeral Services

Our funeral directors are committed to helping you create a special tribute to your loved one that will honor a life well-lived. We encourage you to share your ideas, customs and wishes with us. 

The following is an overview of the different types of services that we provide. Our funeral directors will discuss the many other options and details that make each of our funeral services a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one. 

Traditional Service A traditional funeral service includes a viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service (at the funeral home, local church or location of your choice) and the necessary automotive equipment, such as a hearse to transport your loved one to the funeral site and cemetery. You are encouraged to bring in photographs and other memorabilia to further personalize the service.		Graveside Service A graveside service is held at the burial site. This service may be limited to the immediate family or open to all. After the service, there are options for a memorial service at the funeral home chapel, church or venue of choice.
Memorial Service A memorial service is conducted without the body present and can vary in ceremony and procedures. It can be held at the funeral home or at a location of your choice. In order to create a memorial service that is as unique as your loved one, we encourage you to help personalize the service with memorabilia, flowers. photographs and other personal items.		Memorial Plaque  At the Congo Funeral Home, our families are presented a beautiful memorial plaque to memorialize the memory of their loved one. A photo of the loved one and a beautiful verse is inscribed on the plaque, which displays the date of birth and date of death. The presentation of this memorial plaque is offered at the time of the funeral ceremony and it is a gift from the Congo Funeral Home.
Memorial Dove Ceremony All of the families served by Congo Funeral Home may participate in our memorial dove ceremony, which is held at the cemetery during the burial rites.   At the time of the graveside ceremony, a beautiful white dove is released as a symbol of their loved ones' journey to be with God. Congo Funeral Home was the first in the area to offer this beautiful tribute to our families.

Cremation Services

Cremation offers a variety of choices, from a simple gathering to a complete, traditional ceremony. No matter what you choose, we will help create an experience that fits the needs of your family. 

We offer a variety of cremation options to fit your needs, ranging from basic direct cremation (without visitation or services) to customized cremation services with visitation and a funeral or memorial service. 

The following is an overview of the different types of cremation services that we provide. Our funeral directors will discuss the many other options and details that make each of our cremation services a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one.

Traditional Cremation Service  A traditional cremation service may include a viewing or visitation, a formal service (at the funeral home, local church or other facility) and any necessary automotive equipment.  The cremated remains may be present in an urn of your choice or you may desire to simply have a large photograph surrounded by flowers displayed for the service.   Memorial register books, memorial folders and acknowledgement cards may be purchased.  We encourage our families to bring additional photographs and other memorabilia to be displayed and further personalize the service.		Graveside Cremation Service A graveside cremation service is held at the burial site or columbarium where the cremated remains are interred. This can be arranged separately or in conjunction with a memorial service.