Coltrin Mortuary & Crematory

FUNERAL PLANNING GUIDE

Compassion, Skill & Results Since 1973.

Our firm is here to help you through your most trying times. Let us put our experience to work for you.

If you have just experienced the loss of a family member, your world has turned upside down and there will be people coming at you from every angle, trying to advise or sell you something. Dealing with a will, trust, or the probate court labyrinth can be intimidating and complicated on your own. Having someone to trust and lean on that understands what you are facing during this time makes managing the process bearable.

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As life changes, we’ll also be there for you in whatever way you need us. We can create or update an estate plan, beyond just a will, so you can rest assured that your assets will pass to your beneficiaries exactly as you wish.

Located in the Salisbury Building 428 Park Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 208 523 4445 www.hopkinsroden.com

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Selling homes is our specialty, but the client is always our focus.

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We understand that selling the home of a loved one is an emotionally challenging and sensitive process. As a team of professional and compassionate real estate agents, we are here to provide you with the support and guidance you need during this difficult time. We will handle every aspect of the sale with utmost care, ensuring a seamless and respectful experience. You can trust us to help you navigate this difficult time, providing understanding and expertise every step of the way.

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Our Story

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What Our Families Are Saying

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Our Staff

Our Services

Veteran Services Where to begin

Why Plan Ahead

Pre-planning Checklist

To my family and loved ones Notes

Legal Issues Probate

Estate Planning Grief Support

Our Business Partners

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Our Story Throughout the years, the knowledge that Coltrin Mortuary has been a family-owned business is a

comfort for families. We have just celebrated our

84th year in operation and would like to thank all who made this possible.

Privately owned and operated the staff at Coltrin

Mortuary stresses the importance of compassion,

dignity, and personalized customer service for every organization and faith.

Owner and Funeral Director, Paul Coltrin, married

Nancy Stallings on June 10, 1970, in Idaho Falls. Their

goal was to establish a business that gives comfort, and peace of mind to families at a time when they

need it most. In 1979, Paul became a partner at HillColtrin-Sandberg Funeral Home in Blackfoot, Idaho.

On January 1, 1984, Paul and Nancy Coltrin purchased

Williams Funeral Home, which was established by Leo Williams in 1938 and was in downtown Idaho Falls at 555 E Street.

On January 1, 1989, they completed construction on their current First Street location. At that time

Williams and Coltrin Funeral Home became Coltrin

Mortuary. In 1998, an additional wing with viewing and crematory facilities were added to the building.

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Our Staff

Staff members of Coltrin Mortuary & Crematory are caring and

experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique

and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors.

Owner Paul I. Coltrin received his Funeral Director and Embalmer License from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science in 1973. He grew up in Burley, Idaho, graduating

from Burley High School in 1967. He became a partner at Hill-Coltrin-Sandberg Funeral

Home in 1979 for four years. He purchased Williams Funeral Home in 1984 and changed the name to Coltrin Mortuary in 1989. He is active in his faith and has resided in Idaho Falls as well as Ammon for the past 30 years.

Paul has served as President of the Idaho Funeral Service Association and is an active

member of Rotary International. He is a past member of the Idaho Falls School District Paul Coltrin

Owner/Funeral Director

#91 School Board and a past president of the Bonneville Unit of the American Cancer Society. He has also participated in community musical productions. He and his wife Nancy have six children and 25 grandchildren.

Nancy Coltrin was born in Rexburg, ID, the daughter of Boyd and Merle Stallings. She

grew up in the Idaho Falls, Rigby, and Rupert areas and graduated from Minico High School in 1967.

Nancy received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Brigham Young University in English Education with a minor in Speech and Drama in 1971

She married Paul Coltrin on June 10, 1970, in Idaho Falls. They have 6 children and 25 grandchildren.

Nancy taught for several years at Rocky Mountain Middle School and Hillcrest High Nancy Coltrin

School. She also assists in directing funeral services.

Owner

Doug Coltrin, son of Paul and Nancy Coltrin, received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication with an emphasis in Geography from the

University of Idaho in Moscow in 2001. Doug worked for funeral homes in the MoscowPullman area and joined the Coltrin Mortuary staff in 2003.

He grew up in Ammon and graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1994. Doug is a 2005 graduate of Arapahoe Community College’s Mortuary Science Program in Littleton

Colorado, and is a Licensed Mortician with Coltrin Mortuary. Doug is also a licensed agent with Great Western Insurance Company for selling pre-paid funeral plans.

Doug Coltrin

Funeral Director

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In 2021 Doug became a Certified Crematory Operator through the National Funeral Directors Association. Doug is active with the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of

Commerce. Doug and his wife Mary live east of Idaho Falls and have six children.

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Kyle is a Funeral Director with Coltrin Mortuary. He is the son of Kelly and Mac Larsen of Idaho Falls. He is a 1997 Graduate of Meridian High School in Meridian, Idaho, where he served as Senior Class President. He is a graduate of Northwest Nazarene College in Nampa, Idaho, where he majored in Biology and played soccer.

He has been with Coltrin Mortuary since 2004 and is a 2006 graduate of Arapahoe

Community College’s Mortuary Science Program. Kyle is an active member of the Idaho Falls Kiwanis Club. Kyle is also a licensed agent with Great Western Insurance Company for selling pre-paid funeral plans.

Kyle Larsen

Kyle is married to the former Gina Pack, and they have 4 children and live in Ucon.

Funeral Director

Kelby is a Funeral Director with Coltrin Mortuary. He is the son of Rick and Karen Dayley.

He was born and raised in the Mini-Cassia area. Graduated from Burley High School in 2015, where he was actively involved in Student Government for 4 years, played in the High School band and marching band, and also on the golf team for 4 years.

He moved to Idaho Falls after graduating from High School. He is currently attending Brigham Young University-Idaho, working towards a Business Finance degree,

graduating in 2024. Kelby graduated from Northeast Texas Community College in

Mt. Pleasant, Texas, in May 2023, with his associates in Mortuary Science and Funeral Kelby Dayley

Service.

Funeral Director

Bridgett Stanger is our Office Manager. She has worked for Coltrin Mortuary since 2007 and became the Office Manager in 2017.

Bridgett is from Idaho Falls, where she graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1988.

She attended Ricks College until she married Frank Stanger. They have 4 boys and 1 grandson. She loves to spend her free time with her family.

She enjoys working with the families and helping them during this difficult time in their lives.

Bridgett Stanger Office Manager

Debra Pack is our Office Secretary. She has worked for Coltrin Mortuary since 2021.

Debra is from Montpelier, Idaho, and resides in Ucon, Idaho with her husband Lamont Pack. She has 4 kids and 4 grandchildren.

She enjoys working with families and helping them during this difficult time in their lives.

Debra Pack

Office Secretary

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Kendra McDaniel has been

Dena has been with Coltrin

September of 1998. She

works as part of our evening

with Coltrin Mortuary since

Mortuary for 20 years. She

works evening viewings,

visitation staff.

funerals, and part time in

Dena was born and

the mortuary office.

raised in Iona, just east of

Kendra is a mother,

Idaho Falls. She has four

grandmother, and greatKendra McDaniel Visitation Staff

grandmother. She enjoys spending time with her

family. Her hobbies include

daughters, 10 grandchildren, Dena Johnson Visitation Staff

making quilts and working

and 4 great-grandchildren.

Her hobbies are traveling,

reading, family, and hand work.

in her rose garden.

Joelene Hendricks has been

Jerry and Ranae Walker

1985. She is our hairdresser

Mortuary since 2010. Ranae

with Coltrin Mortuary since

have been a part of Coltrin

and assists with viewings

works evening viewings

and funeral services. She is

and funerals. Jerry assists

married to Sam Hendricks

with funerals and serving

and they have 5 children.

families.

Jerry and Ranae have 6 Jerry & Ranae Walker

Joelene Hendricks Visitation Staff

Visitation Staff

children, 29 grandchildren,

and 21 great-grandchildren.

They enjoy spending time with their family.

Braiden is the son of

Judy Lowder has been a

Bridgett Stanger and the

part of Coltrin Mortuary

late Frank Stanger. He is the

since 2017. Judy assists

youngest of 4 boys. He has

with evening viewings and

been with Coltrin Mortuary

funerals.

since 2021. Braiden assists

Judy is married to McKay

with duties around the

Lowder. She has 6 children.

Judy Lowder

Visitation Staff

Judy enjoys traveling and spending time with her family.

funeral home.

Braiden Stanger

Funeral Home Assistant

He is from Iona and

attended Bonneville High School. Braiden enjoys

hunting, four-wheeling,

and anything outdoors. He enjoys helping families at

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this difficult time.

Myrna Schwieder has been with Coltrin Mortuary since about 2002. She works evening viewings and funerals.

Myrna was born and raised in Brigham City, Utah. She met her husband, Jack, at Utah

State University in Logan. They have been married for 52 years. They have 7 children, 26 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren.

She lives in Ammon and loves the Idaho Falls area. She enjoys spending time with

her family, writing family history stories, and learning about her ancestors. She enjoys working with the families at this difficult time.

Myrna Schwieder Visitation Staff

Renae Sterzick has been with Coltrin Mortuary since 2016. Renae assists with evening viewings, funerals, and part-time in our office.

Renae is from Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She went to Steven Henegar College. She has one son and 2 grandchildren.

She enjoys family get togethers, early morning walks, and a good book.

Renae Sterzick Visitation Staff

What Our Families Are Saying Coltrin made our lives peaceful and helped provide caring guidance for my family as I at the unexpected

passing of my dad. Kelby and Kyle made things simple for us and went above and beyond to make sure all

the details were taken care of. The funeral and burial went smoothly and was a great day for us to celebrate my dad. So glad we had them during this hard time.

Andy Johnson They are all wonderful there at Coltrin Mortuary!

I highly recommend Coltrin and especially, Kyle,

smoothly through every step! We are so very grateful

your family through this, your most difficult time.

Always kind loving and patient. Doug helped guide us for Doug’s hard work he did for us! Thank you for the amazing work you all do at Coltrin Mortuary!

without hesitation, to assist and guide you and We are very fortunate to have Coltrin in our community!

Tiffany Hendricks

Wayne Jones

This place and the staff were, and continue to be fantastic. We lost our son, he was a stillbirth back in October.

As you can expect it was a very difficult time, but they have helped us with each step. They have even kept up on the death certificate of our son, making sure the state does everything correctly. I wish this never had to

happen, but since it did my husband and I are so grateful we chose the people here to help us deal with it all.

Anna Nott

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Our Services Funeral Services

Pre-Planning

choosing the options that suit your family’s needs

ahead of time. By pre-planning a funeral, difficult

We will assist your family in planning a funeral and and your loved ones wishes. We are able to assist you in holding services in a wide variety of areas. From

our chapel, to your church or at the cemetery we are able to prepare a meaningful service to honor your loved one. We will listen to your family and help to

arrange a celebration of your loved one’s life through whatever means you choose.

In addition to funeral services our staff also provides the following services.

On-site Crematory

Coltrin Mortuary opened Bonneville Crematory in 1998 to better serve families desiring cremation.

There are many advantages to planning a funeral decisions will not have to be made during a time of grieving and stress. You will be able to visit a

potential resting site and have time to decide on and compare options. Thought can be made to

whether or not cremation is an option you maywant

to choose. Your wishes can be put into writing to give your family direction when the time for the funeral comes. Our staff will help you plan so that your family can carry out your wishes.

Online Memorials

We can set up an online

memorial for your loved one. Our

online memorials provide information

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Live Streaming of Funeral and Memorial Services

for guests about the funeral services and

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic Coltrin

times and locations of funeral services. Guests will

funeral and memorial services. The services are live

sign a guest book through the memorial. The family

then later posted to your loved one’s obituary page

to create a photo gallery for their loved one. By

in the funeral services from wherever they live, and

online memorials help lessen the load on a family

also provide a tribute to your loved one. Guests will be able to gain information about dates,

Mortuary is proud to offer live streaming of our

also be able to order flowers, make donations and

streamed on Coltrin Mortuary’s Facebook page, and

will have access to the memorial to add photos

on our website. There your loved ones can take part

providing information to guests about services, our

watch them whenever they want.

during a difficult time. The memorials also serve to

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pay tribute to your family’s loved one.

Obituaries

After Care

loved one.

painful. We understand that the grieving process

We will prepare an obituary to be published for your

Veteran’s Benefits

Sometimes the loss of a loved one can be especially does not end with the funeral. We are here not only to help arrange the funeral, but to help families

cope with the loss of their loved one. There are a

We will help you secure your potential veterans

wide variety of grief resources available and we will

memorial certificate and a burial plot.

healing process. Coltrin Mortuary is proud to offer My

benefits, such as burial flags, government markers,

Social Security

We will notify the Social Security Administration of

help to point you in the right direction and begin the Careletter as a free service to the families we serve, to help guide them after the loss of a loved one.

the death. We will explain and help you apply for

DVD Video Tributes

Security.

DVD’s to the families of those we serve. Our staff will

any benefits you may be entitled to through Social

Death Certificates

Coltrin Mortuary is proud to offer Tukios Video Tribute assist you in putting together a wonderful tribute to

the life of your loved one, which can be aired during

the viewing, and funeral service. It also can be posted

We will help you in obtaining a death certificate

to your loved one’s obituary page on our website so

well a host of other issues.

tribute as well.

which can be important for insurance purposes as

that those who cannot make the services can see the

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Veteran Services Staff at Coltrin Mortuary and Crematory proudly

acknowledges the sacrifices made by those who have served our country through their patriotism, love of country and willingness to protect others.

Our staff is committed to providing quality service and professional assistance to help families complete the necessary forms to obtain benefits that are provided through the United States Department of Veterans Affairs for deceased veterans.

What are VA burial benefits and memorial items?

The VA burial benefits are designed to assist service

members, veterans, and their families plan and pay for a burial or memorial service in a VA national cemetery.

Memorial items are provided through the Veterans

Affairs to honor the service of those who have served the country.

Who qualifies for burial benefits and burial in a national cemetery?

Veterans, service members, spouses, anddependents may be eligible for burial in a VA national cemetery, as well as other benefits, if they meet one of the requirements listed below: •

A veteran who received an honorable discharge

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A service member who died while on active duty,

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The spouse or minor child of a veteran, even if the

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In some cases, the unmarried adult dependent child

active duty for training, or inactive duty for training veteran died first of a veteran

What are military funeral honors and a committal service?

Military funeral honors include the playing of “Taps,” a rifle detail, a color guard and uniformed service

members who properly fold and present the United

States flag to the family. These flags are typically given to the deceased’s next of kin or close friend. In order

for the survivors to qualify to receive the burial flag, the veteran or reservist must be described by at least one

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of the following:

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Served in wartime

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Died while serving on active duty after May 27,

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Served after January 31, 1955

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Served in peacetime and left military service

1941

before June 27, 1950, after serving at least

one enlistment or because of a disability that

was caused - or made worse - by their active military service •

Served in the Selected Reserves, or served in the military forces of the Philippines while in service

of the United States and died on or after April 25, 1951.

What are burial benefits and how do I apply?

The veterans death benefits help cover the burial,

funeral and transportation costs associated with the

deceased’s services and disposition. For those being buried in a national cemetery, survivors can apply for assistance with the burial and funeral costs,

the plot or internment, and the transporting of the veteran’s remains for burial.

Department of Veteran Affairs 5109 Russell Road, Quantico, VA 22134-3903

For more information regarding VA burial benefits and memorial items, visit https://www.va.gov/ burials-memorials/ or contact the VA office at 1-800-827-1000.

Idaho State Veterans Cemetery - Boise Located on 76.5 acres adjacent to the Dry Creek

Cemetery in Boise, ID. The site is just North of Hill Road

and East of Horseshoe Bend Road. Click on the link for more information.

Idaho State Veterans Cemetery - Blackfoot The 40-acre Idaho State Veterans Cemetery -

You must file a claim for a non-service-connected

Blackfoot will serve more than 20,000 eastern

burial or cremation. There is no time limit to file

plots for in-ground inurnments, a scatter garden

allowance.

December 2020 and more information is available

burial allowance within two years after the veteran’s

Idaho veterans and their families. There will be

for a service-connected burial, plot or interment

and a columbarium wall. This cemetery opened in

You can apply online at https://www.va.gov/ burials-andmemorials/ application/530/

introduction or by mail after completing the VA Form 21P-530.

online.

Snake River Canyon National Cemetery Snake River Canyon National Cemetery is the first national cemetery in Idaho and is part of the VA

A veteran who received an honorable discharge or a

National Cemetery Administration Rural Initiative to

be eligible for a headstone or marker if they meet

reside in rural areas and who have not previously

service member who died while on active duty may

provide access to VA burial benefits for Veterans who

certain requirements.

had reasonable access to a national or state

To find out if your deceased loved one qualifies, visit https://www.va.gov/burials-memorials/

memorialitems/headstonesmarkers- medallions/ The Department of Veteran Affairs also provides a headstone for unmarked graves of an eligible deceased veteran at no charge. To request a

headstone, grave marker, or niche marker, fill out the VA Form 10-1330 and send to:

Veterans cemetery. It is located near Buhl, Idaho.

The VA purchased the 8-acre parcel on September 30, 2016. The first phase of construction began in June of 2017 and was completed in March 2020.

The cemetery is designed to accommodate 2,300 casketed gravesites, 2,070 in-ground cremation

burial spaces and 2,170 columbaria niche spaces.

More information is available online.

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Where to begin Planning a funeral can be overwhelming, but you are not alone in this. We’re here to support you throughout this journey and make this process one of love, healing, and life celebration.

Below is some information to help you get started, but you can contact us at any time if you need help.

Within Hours When a loved one dies at home or in a place that isn’t a healthcare facility, you’ll need to contact emergency personnel before they can be taken into our care. If your loved one was under medical care, it’s a good idea to call their physician as well.

If your loved one was under hospice care, please contact the hospice agency first. One of their staff will come to your home and will notify us when your loved one is ready to be brought to the funeral home.

If your loved one dies in a healthcare facility, they will notify the proper authorities, including the funeral home you have chosen to care for your loved one if they know that information.

This part of the process is often the most emotional, and we are here to help and support you. If you’re not sure what to do, call us any time.

Within the First Few Days You’ll want to notify close friends and relatives, both through personal phone calls as well as your loved one’s death notice. If this process is too painful for you, it’s absolutely okay to ask a trusted family member or friend to help you.

This also is the time to review any of your loved one’s preplanned funeral wishes and meet with a funeral director to begin planning their service. If your loved one did not preplan their funeral, you might want to start thinking about a few of the big choices you will need to make, such as:

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Burial or cremation

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If burial, the type of casket

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If burial, the location of their final resting place in a grave or mausoleum

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If cremation, the type of urn

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If cremation, the location of their final resting place through burial or scattering

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Contact your clergy or spiritual leaders

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The types of services you want, such as a viewing, service, graveside memorial, etc.

These questions are just a starting point, and you don’t need to know the answers right away. Don’t hesitate to contact us to gain a better understanding of your options. We’re here to make this process easier for you.

What to Expect When We Meet When you meet with a member of our staff to discuss your arrangements, we’ll first provide you with a general price list to give you a basic idea of what our services cost.

We’ll then ask you about your loved one to gain an understanding of the person the services will honor. Use this time to communicate your ideas and preferences, share your loved one’s life story, revisit memories, and highlight their accomplishments. Our professionals will use this information to guide you in the creation of a personalized, meaningful celebration of your loved one’s life.

This process may include: •

Preparing and filing the official death certificate

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Scheduling the services and events (including the location, date, and time)

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Selecting a casket, urn, or other products you may need

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Drafting an obituary

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Arranging necessary transportation

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Selecting pallbearers

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Funeral or memorial services can take place at a funeral home, in a church, or even at your home. The service is a ceremony which serves to celebrate, honor, and remember the life of the deceased. Whether traditional or unique, both the visitation and the funeral service can be personalized to reflect the individuality of your loved one.

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Graveside, chapel, or committal services are held at the cemetery, and allow family and friends to be present as their loved one is transferred to his or her final disposition.

We’d like to make this process as smooth and stressfree for you as we can, so remember to bring the following information about your loved one with you as well: •

Full legal name and home address

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Social security number

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Date of birth

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Place of birth

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Father’s name

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Mother’s maiden name

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Veteran’s discharge papers (DD-214), if applicable

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Highest level of education

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Occupation and kind of business or industry

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Information about the burial location if applicable

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Clergy name and phone number if applicable

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Names and relationships of survivors

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Insurance policy information if using to pay for funeral expenses

Cremation Services The biggest misconception about cremation is that there can’t be a funeral service or visitation. This is absolutely not the case, and we encourage you to consider holding a memorial service to celebrate the life of your loved one as well. There are many options open to you when it comes to honoring your loved one’s life, including the option to have your loved one’s body present at the visitation and/or service. After the cremation and memorial services, there are a variety of choices for your loved one’s final disposition: •

Interment means that you’ll bury or entomb your loved one’s cremated remains. This can be in a family plot, a memorial site, a cremation niche or urn garden, or in a variety of other indoor and outdoor locations. Ask our staff for a detailed list of interment possibilities.

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Graveside services are similar to those celebrated alongside a traditional ground burial, in which loved ones are present at the burial of the cremated remains and honor the deceased through memorial prayers or other meaningful tributes.

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Scattering allows you to spread your loved one’s cremated remains in a memorial garden, a cemetery, over water, or across any other meaningful site. You also can choose to scatter some of the cremated remains and retain the rest in an urn for interment or another form of disposition.

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Placing cremated remains in multiple urns allows family members who are separated by distance to each feel the comfort of having their loved one’s final resting place in a nearby location.

Please also bring a recent photograph and any clothing you’d like us to use when dressing them for the service.

Service Options

Planning a funeral service can be a very difficult process for families who have just lost a loved one.

But it’s important to provide those who are grieving with a supportive environment in which they can begin to find closure, say goodbye, and come to terms with the loss. Gathering with friends and family gives everyone the opportunity to connect, share memories, offer words of sympathy, and create a lasting network of comfort and support as they start the journey toward healing.

Burial Services There are different services that you can choose for a loved one’s burial, depending upon your individual needs and preferences: •

Immediate burial means that your loved one will be buried or entombed without a public service or gathering.

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Visitation, also called a viewing, wake, or calling hours, allows family and friends to gather in a room with the departed loved one in an open or closed casket and say goodbye or offer their support and sympathy to the bereaved.

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Why Plan Ahead There’s a lot that goes into planning a funeral, but

making those arrangements beforehand gives you time to consider all of your options and make sure

that you’re covering all of the necessary details. Still

feeling unsure? Here are some of the most important

reasons why planning ahead may be the best option.

It’s Easy

Fill out a form or meet with a member of our staff to put your plan in place. Anyone can create a plan,

at any stage in their life, and you always can make changes if you wish.

You Decide

Preplanning lets you create your own unique life

celebration. Including your family in the planning

process can help them feel connected to you both

in life and in death, knowing that your arrangements reflect your desires.

Relieve Your Family’s Burden

Preplanning relieves your family of that burden and

gives them more time and energy to focus on healing and remembrance.

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You Can Prepay

Prepayment generally means that you save money

by being protected from inflation and price changes.

We deposit all prepayments into an insurance

policy where it remains until needed. Prepaying also provides peace of mind for your family, who won’t

have to figure out your funeral expenses when the time comes.

What If I Move?

We keep a record of your preplanned arrangements

and any prepayments, and they’re easily transferable to any funeral home in the United States.

Where Do I Start?

First, check out our preplanning checklist on the next page to help you consider all your possibilities. Then you can preplan online or use our publication to

create your personalized arrangements or you can schedule a time to meet with our staff to discuss your options and make a plan.

Pre-planning Checklist The following checklist will help you create your personalized plan.

Ways to Plan Ahead: General •

Gather personal information for your obituary.

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Choose a charity to direct donations to, if desired.

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Choose a funeral home.

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Make note of any instructions for your services

Final Disposition •

Choose a cemetery.

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Select a burial plot or mausoleum.

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Select a memorial or grave marker and

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Decide who will keep your urn.

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Decide who will scatter your cremated remains

inscription.

and where.

Information You’ll Need Personal Information •

Your father’s name

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Your mother’s maiden name

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Your level of education

Funeral Service

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Your social security number

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Choose burial or cremation.

Affiliations

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Select a casket or cremation container.

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Fraternal organizations

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Choose locations and types of services.

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Service organizations

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Choose floral arrangements.

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Union memberships

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Select which photographs and memorabilia

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Any special recognitions you have

and final disposition.

you’d like to display.

Military Service Information

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Consider any customs, traditions, or religious rites

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Branch and rank

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Choose the clothing you’d like to be dressed in.

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Date of enlistment

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Select music and hymns, if desired.

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Date of discharge

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Choose whether to use a limousine or family cars

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Name(s) of war/conflict(s) toured

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Serial number

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Have DD-214 or other record of Military Service

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Decide if you will want honors rendered at the

that are important to you and your family.

to services and final resting place.

Participants

available

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Choose a clergy member or officiator to preside

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Select any musicians whose talents you’d like to employ.

Remember...

•

Select pallbearers.

There’s no need to make all the decisions right

•

Choose friends or family members to perform the

your plan, contact one of our experts to schedule a

over the service.

eulogy, read scripture, or prepare a speech.

funeral home, church, or cemetery

away. For personalized assistance in creating one-on-one meeting.

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To my family and loved ones I wished to spare you as much anxiety, doubt and

The booklet also includes more personal material

this booklet I have suggested some arrangements

as well as advice and guidance on other important

confusion as possible at the time of my death, so in in advance.

for eulogies, obituaries and other remembrances issues you may come across.

This booklet includes vital statistics, funeral service

Please accept these arrangements in the spirit they

important to share with the funeral director while

help you to remember the times we shared.

guidelines and cemetery requests, which are all assisting you to plan my service.

are given: with love, hoping to give you comfort and

Signature ................................................................................................................ Date ...........................................................................................................

Witness ..................................................................................................................... Date ...........................................................................................................

Person o be notified first upon my death: Name ......................................................................................................................... Notes ........................................................................................................

Relationship ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Address ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Telephone ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Information for Obituary Place of death ..................................................................................................... Date of death.......................................................................................

Spouse ......................................................................................................................Married for number of years .....................................................

Children, their spouses and their places of residence ................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Siblings, their spouses and their places of residence ..................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Education .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Special interests, hobbies and pets ............................................................................................................................................................................

Clubs & Lodges ...........................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Memorial Donations ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Vital Information About Me Full Name (First, Middle, Last) ...........................................................................................................................................................................................

Address ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ........................................................................................................................................ City..............................................................................................................

County ......................................................................................................................Zip Code ..................................................................................................

Social Security Number ........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Date of Birth .......................................................................................................... Gender ....................................................................................................

Place off Birth (City, State) .................................................................................................................................................................................................

Occupation ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Industry ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Military Service/Branch .........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Marital Status ...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Maiden Name ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Name of Spouses (inc Maiden Name) ......................................................................................................................................................................

Father’s Name .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Mother’s Name (inc Maiden Name) ............................................................................................................................................................................

Notes .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

My Preference for the location of the service or Celebration of Life: Funeral Home

o

Outside Venue

o

Place of Worship

o

Other

o

Address of venue, place of worship or other location .................................................................................................................................... ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Notes .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................ ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Preferences For My Service Pallbearers: 1. .................................................................................................................................. 2. ..............................................................................................................................

3................................................................................................................................... 4. ..............................................................................................................................

5, ................................................................................................................................ 6. ..............................................................................................................................

7. ................................................................................................................................. 8 ...............................................................................................................................

Honorary Pallbearers: 1. .................................................................................................................................. 2. ..............................................................................................................................

3................................................................................................................................... 4. ..............................................................................................................................

5, ................................................................................................................................ 6. ..............................................................................................................................

7. ................................................................................................................................. 8 ...............................................................................................................................

Officiating ............................................................................................................ Family Prayer ..................................................................................................

Organist ................................................................................................................ Chorister ............................................................................................................

Opening Song .................................................................................................. Opening Prayer .............................................................................................

Life Sketch ........................................................................................................... Speaker ...............................................................................................................

Musical Selection ................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Speaker ................................................................................................................. Concluding Remarks ................................................................................. ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Closing Song ..................................................................................................... Closing Prayer ................................................................................................

Graveside Services Cemetery ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Dedication of the Grave .................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Personal Life Review Community Organizations or Clubs that may participate ................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Some significant accomplishments in my life ............................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

One of my fondest memories .................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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I would like the following religious beliefs expressed: ............................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Favorite poem, verse or scripture ........................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

If I could live my life over again, I would change .......................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Favorite places .....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Favorite color flower, food, etc ..................................................................................................................................................................................................

I want my family to remember me for ................................................................................................................................................................................

A message to my family and friends ................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

The following are my wishes regarding my final resting place Name of cemetery .............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Address ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

City/Town/County ..............................................................................................................................................................................................................................

o No o

Property, Crypt or Niche Owned? Yes

If yes, specify location written on cemetery purchase agreement ................................................................................................................ ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Final Resting Place

Burial

o Mausoleum o Interment following cremation o Niche o

Other ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Marker or Monument Purchased? Yes

o No o

Monument company name.........................................................................................................................................................................................................

Inscription Instructions ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................

Reception Location:

Funeral Home

o Outside Venue o Place of Service o Other o

Details ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... ..........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................

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Legal Issues Wills, probate, joint property, estate taxes, selecting

Most intestacy statutes distribute a deceased

care and other issues may appear somewhat

their children or to only the children if there is not a

estate trustees/attorneys for property and personal intimidating at first.

person’s assets between a surviving spouse and spouse.

Fortunately, with a little guidance and preparation,

If there are no surviving children the assets then are

overwhelming. Planning ahead and revising your

Powers Of Attorney

dealing with such matters does not have to be so plan often will help avoid unnecessary grief and

generally distributed to extended family members.

confusion in the end.

Power of attorney (POA) is a legal document

Estate Planning includes all of the following issues

behalf. That individual, called an attorney in fact,

and documents.

Wills

A Last Will and Testament is one of the most

important legal documents a person can create

during his or her lifetime. If a person dies without a

granting authority to a trusted person to act on your is empowered to manage your financial, business

and legal affairs. Power of attorney can be broad or

limited to specific matters. Depending on the terms, that person could: •

Pay bills • Manage banking and investments

•

Sign documents • Make business decisions

assets will be distributed.

•

Sell property • Hire professional help

If a person dies without a Will the beneficiaries can

Powers of attorney can be granted at any time if you

estate under the intestacy laws. Even if that person

to “spring” at a future point if and when you can no

lifetime the statutes control the distribution. With a

of attorney means that the powers endure after

Will they are said to have died “intestate” and state laws will determine how and to whom the person’s

not dispute the court’s distribution of that person’s

are ready to turn over the reins, or it can be set up

expressed different wishes verbally during their

longer manage your own affairs. A durable power

valid Will, a person can legally determine how their

incapacity until you either recover or pass away.

property will be distributed… and to whom.

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Probate What is probate?

Information Gathering

the probate process. Probate is a general term for

as much information as possible. It is important

When a person dies, their assets are distributed in the entire process of administration of estates of

deceased persons, including those without wills, with

court supervision. If a person dies with a will, a petition to probate the will is filed with the probate court in

the county where the deceased resided at the time

of death, asking for letters testamentary to be issued, giving the executor authority to handle the estate

affairs. If a person dies with a valid will, an executor is named to handle the distribution of the estate. If the person dies without a valid will, the court appoints

an administrator to distribute the decedent’s assets according to the state’s laws of intestacy.

The court will issue letters of administration, also called letters testamentary, to the administrator, giving the authority to handle the affairs of the deceased. An

heirship affidavit may also be used to conduct estate

affairs when a small estate is involved. In cases where

the decedent didn’t own property valued at more than a certain amount, which varies by state, the estate

may go through a small estate administration process, rather than the formal probate process.

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Upon death, one of the first things to do is to gather to look for and gather any Wills, deeds, financial

documents, notes and insurance policies that the

deceased may have. Before estate matters can be

persued (i.e transferring a house or automobile, other legal matters), a copy of the death certificate is also

required. Speak to the funeral home about obtaining certified copies of the death certificate (as some agencies will not accept photocopies).

Estate Planning Estate planning isn’t just for the wealthy. Planning what you want to happen to your property and

money when you die can give anyone peace of mind.

Understanding the Basics

See what you need to know to take action.

Making plans for your property and loved ones after you die can feel intimidating. But it can be a huge

help to your loved ones after you are gone. This page tools and questions.

Step 4 – Decide Who the Beneficiaries Are

Step 1 – Appoint a Health Care Agent

recipients of their assets. These individuals are known

will walk you through some common estate planning

A health care agent is an individual who acts on behalf of the estate owner (a.k.a. the principal) and communicates their medical preferences

when they’re unable to make competent decisions.

Selecting a health care agent can be achieved by completing a Power of Attorney document. The

appointed agent will have the capacity to make

decisions concerning life support, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and other life-prolonging treatments.

Step 2 – Appoint a Financial Agent

Next, the principal will need to nominate the

as the “beneficiaries” and will inherit specific property following the death of the principal.

Usually, the beneficiaries will be the principal’s

spouse, children, siblings, or other related family members. However, if no such individuals are

available, the principal can leave their assets for a charity or close friend.

Step 5 – Make an Estate Distribution Form

The next step requires the principal to create a

The principal will need to nominate someone to

document that states how their assets will be

responsible for maintaining the principal’s finances

be used to identify the beneficiaries and provide a

serve as their financial agent. This individual will be

distributed following their death. This document will

while they are mentally incapacitated or disabled.

description of the assets that each party is entitled to

The agent’s duties may vary but will generally involve

inherit.

paying bills, conducting business transactions,

managing real property, and overseeing financial accounts.

Step 6 – Find a Secure Location to Store the Estate Documents

Step 3 – Create a List of Current Assets

estate planning documents in a safe place that

Before making efforts to draft a Will or Living Trust, the principal should create a report of the assets currently part of their estate. The report should

include a description of the principal’s real estate,

motor vehicles, insurance plans, household property, financial accounts, and other items under their

ownership. For this purpose, the principal can use

the Current Assets List and include it with their estate planning documents once completed.

The final step in the process will be to store the

can be accessed quickly in the event of a medical emergency or upon the principal’s death. Original copies of the Power of Attorney forms can be

kept with the appointed agents. The Last Will and

Testament and/or Living Trust should be retained by the principal’s attorney, spouse, or children.

The principal may wish to submit the completed

documents to a licensed attorney so that they can be reviewed.

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Grief Support Every person must cope with loss of a loved on his or her own terms.

Allow A Search For Meaning

You may find yourself asking, “Why did he/she die?”

“Why this way?” “Why now?” This search for meaning is another normal part of the healing process. Some questions have answers, some do not. Actually,

the healing occurs in the opportunity to pose the

questions, not necessarily in answering them. Find a supportive friend who will listen responsively as you search for meaning.

Accepting A Loss

For each of us - rich or poor, young or old - there are times in our lives when we must face and deal with

personal losses along with the pain and sorrow they cause. Examples that come easily to mind are the

death of a parent, spouse, child, or other close family member or friend. Many other events and transitions also bring with them sadness and a need to grieve: •

Being told you have a serious, possibly terminal

•

Having to give up interests and activities that

may make you laugh or cry. In either case, they are

•

Seeing serious decline in the mental or physical

very special person in your life.

•

Retiring from career or voluntary activity that has

Treasure Your Memories

Memories are one of the best legacies that exist after someone dies. Treasure them. Share them with your family and friends. Recognise that your memories

a lasting part of the relationship that you had with a

Move Toward Your Grief And Heal

The capacity to love requires the necessity to

grieve when someone you love dies. You can’t heal

have been a major part of your life. health of someone you love.

helped shape who you are and what you stand for.

•

unless you openly express your grief. Denying your

Losing a significant part of your independence and mobility; even giving up driving can be significant loss for many people.

grief will only make it become more confusing and

overwhelming. Reconciling your grief will not happen

•

Moving out of your home.

event.

•

Saying goodbye to a favorite pet.

Be patient and tolerant with yourself. Never forget

Losses such as these are simply part of life. Like

forever. It’s not that you won’t be happy again; it’s

our lifetime - the birth of a child or grandchild, a

were before the death.

they are part of what it means to share in the human

quickly. Remember that grief is a process, not an

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illness.

that the death of a loved one changes your life

their counterparts among the joyful occasions in

simply that you will never be exactly the same as you

celebration of marriage, an enduring friendship -

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experience. The emotions they create in us are part of living, as well.

The emotional upheaval these trying times can

cause is sometimes so overwhelming that even the

support of friends and family may not help relieve the amount of sadness and grief you feel. If you prefer a grief support group closer to home, we work closely with area hospice organizations and grief support

groups. We can refer you to the resources that best fit your needs.

GriefNet

GriefNet is an Internet community of persons dealing with grief, death, and major loss. They have many

email support groups. Their integrated approach to

online grief support provides help to people working through loss and grief issues.

Call us at (440) 442-0000 if you have any questions.

Local Resources

Lincoln Cemetery

Memorial Monuments

25th E. and Lincoln Rd. near Idaho Falls.

Idaho Falls Monument is a part of Memorial

Monuments. Memorial Monuments is southern

Idaho’s leading provider of Headstones, Burial and Urn Vaults. Their network of Funeral Homes covers Idaho, Oregon, and Western Wyoming. Coltrin Mortuary is a proud member of the Memorial Monuments network.

800.658.3813

Ammon Cemetery

5226 E. Sunnyside Rd. Ammon, ID 83406 208 524 1040

Fielding Memorial Park

4600 S Yellowstone Hwy, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 208 612 8315

Iona Cemetery

4962 1st St, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.

208 524 1040

Idaho State Veterans Cemetery – Blackfoot

Idaho State Veterans Cemetery – Blackfoot will serve more than 20,000 eastern Idaho veterans and their families. There are plots for in-ground inurnments,

a scatter garden and a columbarium wall. They are located at 2651 Cromwell Ln. Blackfoot, ID. 208 701 7161

Lincoln Cemetery is located at the intersection of Contact Steve at (208) 360-0063; or

Jennifer at (208) 569-1032 for cost and plot information, or email at

lincolncemetery19@gmail.com New Sweden Cemetery

The New Sweden Cemetery is located at 3300 S. 3500 W. near Exit 116 off of I-15 in Idaho Falls.

Rose Hill Cemetery

2355 Rollandet St, Idaho Falls, ID 83402 208 612 8488

Taylor Cemetery

720 E 129 S, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 208 557 9529

Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center

The area’s leading health care provider. EIRMC serves all of Eastern Idaho.

3100 Channing Way, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 208 529 6111

Idaho Falls Community Hospital

Idaho Falls Community Hospital is a brand new hospital that serves the Idaho Falls area.

2327 Coronado St, Idaho Falls, ID 83404 208 528 1000

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When someone passes away, it can be quite overwhelming to get all of there affairs in order. We are committed to helping you though the real estate aspects and will be with you each step of the way. Chris and his team have guided families through this process from initial consultation and preparation, to negotiation and closing. We would be honoured to assist you in this trying time.

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