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Although Cremation is increasingly more accepted, burial continues
to be the most popular method of final disposition. The Burial is
usually preceded by a funeral service and Binkley’s Funeral
Service is able to meet all your needs as a full service funeral
home. We work closely with our families to help them carry out a
meaningful service that will be an appropriate and fitting
reflection of the deceased’s life. We are pleased to be of service
and can provide numerous options for your family. The following are
basic outlines of some of the services we offer. We are open to any
and all suggestions and are always mindful of each individual’s
wishes and desires to provide a suitable remembrance.
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Funerals are for the living. Just
like weddings, graduations, and retirement parties they
help us to adjust to life’s major transitions. The
funeral is a process that meets a number of our
emotional needs. Psychologists have established that
denial is a natural part of the grieving process and
research has shown that viewing the body helps to
fulfill some very basic emotional needs.
The funeral is the first step in
acknowledging that a death has taken place, it
celebrates the life that was lived and provides an
opportunity to pay tribute to our loved one. The
gathering of family and friends helps provide emotional
support which is so needed at this time. Through this
process we are able to move towards a healthy emotional
recovery.
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The traditional
funeral may include but is not limited to the following:
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- Hearse service from place of death to
the funeral home
- Embalming and Preparation
- Dressing and placing in the Casket
- Consultation with a licensed Funeral
Director to plan, personalize and carry out the various
service and burial needs
- Preparation and placement of funeral
notices and obituaries
- Preparation of required legal
documents and forms
- Collecting memorial
donations, notifying the family of each donation and
ensuring that official tax receipts are issued to the
donors
- Funeral home staff, facilities, and
equipment
- Conducting the funeral at a church,
the funeral home or a location of the family's choice
- Hearse service for funeral service
and to the cemetery
- Register Book and acknowledgement
cards
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The graveside
service usually includes but is not limited to the following:
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- Hearse service from place of death to
the funeral home
- Embalming and Preparation
- Dressing and placing in the Casket
- Consultation with a licensed Funeral
Director to plan, personalize and carry out the various
service and burial needs
- Preparation and placement of funeral
notices and obituaries
- Preparation of required legal
documents and forms
- Collecting memorial
donations, notifying the family of each donation and
ensuring that official tax receipts are issued to the
donors
- Funeral home staff, facilities, and
equipment
- Conducting the service at the
graveside
- Hearse service to the cemetery
- Register Book and acknowledgement
cards
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There are basically three types of caskets available:
- Protective Caskets
Made from
steel or semi precious materials
- Hardwoods
Made from various
species of wood
- Cloth covered
Made of wood
with a cloth covering
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- Seal when closed and are thus
referred to as protective
- Available in a variety of
material and thickness
- Higher ounce or lower gauge numbers
indicate thicker material
- Provide for variety in colors and styles
- Can be easily personalized
- Prices cover a variety of ranges with many in the
mid to lower price categories.
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48 oz Bronze
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32 oz Copper
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Stainless Steel
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16 Gauge
Steel
20 Gauge Steel
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- Include Mahogany, Cherry, Oak,
Elm, Ash, and Poplar
- Various finishes and colors
- Wood gives a feeling of warmth
- Each grain has its own
uniqueness
- Offer many personalization
options
- Price depends on type of wood
and finish technique
- Offer the most variety in price
ranges
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Mahogany
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Cherry
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Solid Oak
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Satin Elm
Poplar
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- Available in various
colors and textures
- Soft wood or particle
board construction
- Offer economical price
points
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Rosetta Beige
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Grey Plushette
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Most cemeteries that
provide perpetual care require that the casket be placed in
a burial vault or grave liner. The main purpose for a vault
or grave liner is to prevent the grave from excessive
settling. Once the earth has been disturbed to open the
grave for burial the earth will of course settle a certain
amount over the years. The vault or liner provides a stable
base for the filling of the grave. It protects the casket
and limits the settling. Future maintenance of the grave is
reduced as a result. Most of the cemeteries in our area of
southwest Saskatchewan do not require that any type of outer
container be used. Many people see the importance of using a
burial vault or grave liner for the above listed reasons.
Burial Vaults and Liners are made of a variety of materials.
At Binkley’s Funeral Service we are able to explain in
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Traditionally a casket
has been placed in a plywood rough box. The rough box does
not provide the protection that a vault or grave liner will.
It does though provide an outer encasement for the casket
prior to the closing of the grave. |
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various personalization features. Casket lids may be
customized with various designs. Memory keepsake
drawers hold personal mementos and items that
reflect significant details of the individual's
life. Life symbol corners can be added to the
corners of some caskets to completely change the
look of the casket and to reflect the life that was
lived. We are able to add photographs to the funeral
service cards and offer many customization options
with our stationary. Our goal is to assist you in
making the service more meaningful and beneficial
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Cap Panels for Casket
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Memory Keepsake Drawers
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Personalization Brought Together for a Meaningful Service
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The Gardner
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The Farmer
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The Hunter |
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The
value of the funeral service can be increased by reflecting
on the life that was lived and giving it true distinction. A
life review provides immeasurable importance in providing a
foothold to begin our grief journey. The pride one carries
forward from this point is the love gained over a lifetime.
Take courage in facing your past as it becomes a foundation
for your future. Some simple attention to detail is all that
is required to create a proper celebration of life service.
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