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You may choose to purchase a casket online or elsewhere, if you'd wish. This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a graveside service. This is generally required if you will be needing any assistance from the staff for the service. This is the fee for the funeral home to come pick up your loved one and bring him/her to the funeral home for preparation. If you choose to bring your phone into the funeral home, take a moment to make sure you've turned it off. Be sure to add yourself to the register book, using your full name so that the family can identify you in the future.
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, photographs and other personal items. When you are interested in preplanning your memorial, you can be sure your legacy will be preserved and that you can have peace of mind.
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We are proud to serve our neighbors in the Aspinwall and surrounding communities. Would you like to offer James Stewart Jr.’s loved ones a condolence message? We are sad to announce that on December 14, 2022, at the age of 68, James Stewart Jr. passed away.
Paul is a member of the Allegheny County Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Association and the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. When not at work, Paul enjoys playing golf, basketball, skiing and weight training. Traditions and customs differ among various communities, ethnic groups and religions, and it's often helpful to ask beforehand about any special considerations you need to take into account. We can answer many of your questions, and can also point you toward resources that offer specific and detailed guides. When attending a visitation or funeral, you might find yourself uncertain of what you should wear, what to say, or what to do. We've put together a short guide to the basics of funeral home etiquette to help you pay your respects with courtesy and consideration.
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Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Stewart Jr. to pay them a last tribute. This is the cost to purchase a burial vault from the funeral home. A burial vault is required for most cemeteries, but you may choose to purchase one online or elsewhere, if you'd wish. We are proud to serve our neighbors in Aspinwall and the surrounding communities. At a service with an open casket, it's customary to show your respect by viewing the deceased and, if you wish, spending a few moments in silent prayer.
Coping with a loss is never easy, and services are an essential part of the recovery process. A Funeral service provides 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. No matter the setting, style, or direction you choose, our professional staff are honored to assist you in creating a service that reflects your loved one's unique life journey. It is customary to purchase items such as a memorial register book, memorial folders and acknowledgement cards. Floral tributes are often displayed and you are encouraged to bring in photographs and other memorabilia to further personalize the service. A memorial ceremony in which loved ones together in a formal setting share comfort in music, reading and memories, this service does not have a visitation or viewing period of the deceased.
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If you aren't sure, simply try to dress in a conservative way that shows respect for the family and other mourners. This doesn't necessarily mean you must wear black (in fact, some families specify "no black" for their services), but try to avoid overly bright colors. For men, a suit and a conservative tie is usually a safe bet. Women should generally wear a conservative dress, skirt, or pants with a tasteful blouse.
Upon arrival, approach the family and express your sympathy with an embrace or by offering your hands. Don't feel that you should avoid talking about the person who has died...in fact, talking can help the grieving process to begin. A funeral is an emotional time, and grieving is a natural part of the healing process. Don't feel uncomfortable if you or the bereaved begins to cry. However, if you find yourself becoming extremely upset, it is kinder to excuse yourself to avoid increasing the strain on the family. Paul R. Ajak, II, owner of the Weddell-Ajak Funeral Home, has been a licensed Funeral Director since 1984, representing the 2nd generation of family ownership.
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It's also helpful to add information about how you knew the deceased-through work, social clubs, school, etc. • To maintain our independent status, thus offering an unbiased choice to our families. • To provide our clients with guidance, information, advice and care, before, during and after the bereavement period. You may purchase flowers through the funeral home or separately, if you wish.
This is the fee for additional preparation of the body, such as dressing and casketing. This is the fee to transport your loved one from the funeral home to funeral events in a hearse. Have flowers from a local florist delivered to an upcoming service.
Whether you come to us at need, or work with us to prepare you wishes in advance planning, you can rely on us to help you personalize the care you receive, affordably, compassionately and thoroughly. • To provide personalized funeral, memorial, cremation and contemporary services tailored to celebrate one's life. Sending flowers, making a donation, or giving a memorial gift are all meaningful gestures to let the bereaved know that they are in your thoughts. The simplest of tributes can be of great comfort to the family, and can express your sympathy when words just aren't enough.
In January 2016, he became the supervisor of the family business, Paul R. Ajak Funeral Home, Inc. in Creighton, PA. Paul has been helping Aspinwall area families for 20 years and understands the needs of the community. Means that your loved one's physical remains will be buried or entombed without a public service or gathering. If you know of an upcoming event for James Stewart Jr., please add one. Echovita offers a solidarity program that gives back the funds generated to families. You may purchase programs through the funeral home or elsewhere, if you wish.
The family may escort you to the casket, or you might approach on your own. Viewing the deceased is not mandatory, however, and you should act according to what is comfortable to you. Don't ask the cause of death; if the family wants to discuss it, let them bring it up. Avoid giving unsolicited advice, or making comments that might unintentionally diminish the importance of the loss, such as "I've been through this before." Try to find out the dress code before you attend, so that you can be sure you'll fit in and look appropriate.
• To provide a complete funeral and or cremation service in response to the needs of each individual family. Weddell-Ajak Funeral Home, is a caring, family owned and operated funeral home. We are here to provide for all your funeral and bereavement needs. He is a 2011 graduate of Pittsburgh Central Catholic High School, attended Community College of Allegheny County and graduated September 2014 from the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science.
