Jaynes Memorial Chapel

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Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Service
	Q: We have burial property at Little Bethel Cemetery (or Laurel Land Cemetery). Can our family use Jaynes Memorial Chapel for the funeral services and still be buried in the cemetery of our choice?
	A: Yes. Jaynes Memorial Chapel serves all cemeteries. Whether you already own burial spaces, or need to purchase in a time of need, you can use Jaynes Memorial Chapel for your family’s funeral arrangements.

	Q: We have prearrangements with another funeral home, but we prefer to use Jaynes Memorial Chapel for our funeral service. Is this possible?
	A: Yes. We honor all preneed plans. Jaynes Memorial Chapel will provide the services, casket and vault specified in your prearrangement – all for the guaranteed price listed on your contract. We will also absorb any penalties, should they apply, so that it costs you nothing to transfer. Many families have called on Jaynes Memorial Chapel to transfer their preneed from another funeral home, both in a preneed and at-need situation. Our offer stands in both situations.

	Q: We are interested in the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery. Is Jaynes Memorial Chapel familiar with the National Cemetery requirements and other veteran’s benefits?
	A: Yes. Jaynes Memorial Chapel works with the Dallas Fort Worth National Cemetery frequently and is very familiar with the requirements for and the scheduling of burials there. We also are familiar with other veteran’s benefits and are happy to provide information about any veteran’s benefits your family is interested in.

	Q: What is the purpose of a funeral?
	A: Funerals fill an important role for those morning the loss of a loved one. By providing surviving family members and friends a caring, supportive environment in which to share thoughts and feelings about the death, funerals are the first step in the healing process. The ritual of attending a funeral service provides many benefits including: Providing a social support system for the bereaved. Helping the bereaved understand death is final and that death is part of life. Integrating the bereaved back into the community. Easing the transition to a new life after the death of a loved one. Providing a safe haven for embracing and expressing pain. Reaffirming one’s relationship with the person who died. Providing a time to say good-bye. It is possible to have a full funeral service even for those choosing cremation. The importance of the ritual is in providing a social gathering to help the bereaved begin the healing process.

	Q: I've never arranged a funeral before. What do I need to know?
	A: At some time in our lives, most of us will make or assist in making funeral arrangements. This will not be an easy time, but the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) offers these tips for smart planning. Be an informed consumer. Don't be reluctant to ask questions. Today's funeral director offers a variety of options to meet your financial needs and wishes. Families should discuss all options with their funeral director when making arrangements. When selecting a funeral director, choose one who is licensed and has a good reputation in the community. Give thought to this decision as you would when choosing a doctor, attorney or other professional. Be prepared! Avoid the burden of making decision while under emotional stress by organizing details with your funeral director ahead of time. Remember ... preplanning doesn't necessarily mean prepaying. Plan a personalized ceremony or service to help you begin the healing process. Getting through grief is never easy but having a meaningful funeral will help. Contact a licensed funeral director or NFDA for more information on making meaningful arrangements.

	Q: Is it possible to plan a funeral in advance?
	A: We recommend that everyone preplan his or her own funeral. Doing so can offer emotional and financial security for both you and your family. By preplanning a funeral you will get the kind of service you want and your family will be unburdened from making decisions at a stressful time. Preplanning doesn’t necessarily mean prepaying. If you are considering preplanning your funeral, please visit the Preneed section of this website or contact us for more information.

	Q: Can I really save money by going to a casket store to purchase a casket?
	A: Families who compare tell us our caskets are priced fairly. There seems to be a multitude of advertising these days that promotes significant savings by not purchasing your casket at the funeral home. This may be true if your family chooses a large, corporately owned chain funeral home for funeral services. However, Jaynes Memorial Chapel is a small, family firm. Therefore, our prices are very competitive with anyone offering caskets in the Dallas Fort Worth area. We strive to offer a wide range of casket choices, priced fairly and honestly, which will meet the aesthetic and budgetary needs of your family. You do have the right to purchase a casket elsewhere, however, we sincerely appreciate the opportunity to serve your family’s needs in their entirety and earn your trust with a casket purchased at our funeral home.

Discussing Death with a Child
	Q: Should children attend funerals?
	A: Yes. Attending the funeral allows the child to be a part of the family at a time when they need love and attention the most. If the child is leery of the funeral, perhaps you can arrange a private moment before or after the service for the child to say goodbye. Or ask your funeral director if their facility has a playroom where that child could stay until the service is complete. The important thing is that the child is with friends and family and not isolated from the situation.

	Q: How can I help a grieving child?
	A: Here are five simple ways to help a grieving child: Be there for the child. Listen when they need to talk, and hug them when they need comfort. Share fond memories about the loved one with the child, and encourage them to share their own memories. Encourage the child to draw a picture or write a letter to their loved one. These items could be placed in the casket or displayed during the cremation. Frame a picture of the loved one for the child or give the child another memento to remember their loved one by. (i.e. coins that were in their pocket, a favorite pin, etc.) Involve the child in the funeral. Let them read a poem or letter they have written, sing or play a song during the service, or even just attend the funeral with family and friends.

	Q: How can we protect children from the loss?
	A: It is impossible to protect children from the pain of losing someone they loved. Trying to hide the death from them will only delay their inevitable realization that the person is no longer a part of the child’s life. It is better to include children in the mourning experience and teach them a healthy way to deal with their feelings.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cremation
	Q: Can I still have a funeral service if I choose cremation?
	A: Yes. Cremation opens the doors to a number of different funeral options. From traditional services to contemporary celebrations, cremation gives you the flexibility to personalize the services for yourself or a loved one. To learn more about cremation, please visit the Cremation section of this website or contact us for more information. Thinking About Cremation? As more people are choosing cremation, funeral service professionals are striving to give consumers a true sense of what their many options are for a funeral service. Often funeral directors find that people have a preconception that they have fewer choices for a ceremony when selecting cremation for themselves or a loved one. Therefore, they request direct cremation and deny the surviving friends and family an opportunity to honor them with a memorial service. In actuality, cremation is only part of the commemorative experience. In fact, cremation can actually increase your options when planning a funeral. The following information is meant to help you build an understanding of what cremation is, allowing you to make an informed decision when arranging a funeral for yourself or a loved one. Cremation is becoming increasingly popular, especially within the baby boomer generation. Among the many reasons for this growing trend is the breadth of options cremation provides for a final memorial service. Cremation gives people the flexibility to search for types of tributes that reflect the life being honored. But this doesn’t mean that aspects of traditional funeral services have to be discarded. Even with cremation, a meaningful memorial that is personalized to reflect the life of the deceased could include: A visitation prior to the service. An open or closed casket. Special music. A ceremony at the funeral chapel, your place of worship or other special location. Participation by friends and family. Commonly, cremated remains are placed in an urn and committed to an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium; interred in a family burial plot; or included in a special urn garden. Cremation also gives families the option to scatter the remains. This can be done in a designated cemetery garden or at a place that was special to the person. Today, cremated remains can even become part of an ocean reef or made into diamonds. What ever you choose, cremation or burial, traditional services or contemporary celebrations, your NFDA Funeral Director is there to help you.