Traditional funerals & burial services
Traditional Funerals and Burial Services
Remain a cornerstone of honoring loved ones. Percy Garner & Son Mortuary offers complete traditional funeral arrangements tailored to the values and wishes of each family we serve in San Augustine, TX. A traditional funeral typically includes visitation or a viewing, a formal funeral ceremony (religious or non-religious), graveside services, and burial. These services provide community presence, ritual, and a structured space for grief, remembrance, and farewell.
Why Traditional Funerals Matter
Traditional funerals hold deep emotional and cultural significance. They provide opportunities for closure, communal grieving, and recognition of a life lived. Rituals and ceremonies can be profoundly healing—allowing family and friends to gather, share memories, offer support, and participate in farewell practices that reflect their faith, heritage, and personal preferences. For many, the formal elements of a traditional funeral help structure early stages of bereavement and provide a clear framework for aftercare.
Key Benefits of Choosing Traditional Services with Percy Garner & Son Mortuary
Full-Service Coordination
We handle permits, scheduling, and vendor arrangements so families can focus on personal farewells.
Emotional & Practical Support
Our directors provide guidance during planning and remain present during the service to support family needs.
Respect for Cultural & Religious Needs
We customize services to reflect faith traditions and community customs.
Local Cemetery Expertise
Our familiarity with San Augustine cemetery rules ensures a seamless burial process.
Professional Presentation
From embalming to casket presentation, our staff maintains high standards of care and attention to detail.
Comprehensive Services for Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral services encompass every aspect needed to plan and execute a dignified ceremony:
Consultation and Planning
Private meetings with our funeral directors to understand preferences, religious customs, and logistical needs.
Visitation & Viewing Arrangements
Organizing public or private visitations to allow family and friends to pay respects.
Funeral Ceremony Coordination
Scheduling and coordinating clergy or celebrants, musicians, readings, and eulogies.
If families request a viewing, we offer professional embalming and preparation services while maintaining utmost dignity and respect.
Casket and Merchandise Selection
Guidance through casket choices, funeral stationery, and memorial products.
Transportation and Hearse Services
Professional transfer of remains, coordinated arrival and procession to the cemetery.
Graveside Service & Burial
Coordination of cemetery logistics including grave opening, interment scheduling, and graveside ceremony protocols.
Assistance with obituary writing, newspaper placements, and online memorial postings.
Personalizing a Traditional Funeral
Personalization transforms a service into a meaningful tribute. Consider these ways families personalize traditional funerals:
- Choosing music that reflects the deceased’s life.
- Creating a memory table with photographs, awards, or mementos.
- Displaying a video montage or photo slideshow.
- Selecting readings, poems, or prayers meaningful to the family.
- Incorporating cultural rituals—such as specific prayers, processions, or symbolic items.
- Commissioning custom memorial programs or keepsakes for attendees.
We collaborate with families to ensure the ceremony feels authentic to the person it honors.
Affordability and Transparency in Burial Services
We understand the financial pressure funeral costs can create. Our transparent pricing model includes options to fit different budgets:
- Standard full-service packages that include visitation, service, and burial.
- Economy or reduced packages that offer a dignified funeral with limited extras.
- Direct burial alternatives for families seeking simplicity and affordability.
- Itemized pricing for caskets, services, and cemetery fees so families can make informed decisions.
Our commitment is to provide respectful options without compromising dignity.
Legal and Logistics: What Families Need to Know
A traditional funeral involves several important legal and logistical steps, and our team is here to guide you through each one. We assist with filing death certificates and coordinating with county records, securing the necessary permits for burial and transportation, and working closely with clergy and cemetery management. We also manage timing and scheduling to ensure services align with family and community needs, providing invaluable support when families are balancing travel, work responsibilities, and emotional demands during a difficult time.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does planning a traditional funeral take?
Many services can be arranged within a few days, but timing depends on family preferences, clergy availability, and cemetery scheduling. We work to accommodate timelines while maintaining dignity and proper preparation.
What is included in embalming and preparation?
Embalming preserves the body for viewing and includes professional restorative care and cosmetology. Families can choose whether to include viewing and to what extent preparation is performed.
Can we personalize a cemetery plot?
Cemetery rules vary. We advise families on options such as headstones, markers, and burial vaults, and coordinate with cemetery officials for compliance.
Are floral arrangements included?
Flowers are typically chosen separately. We can coordinate with florists for delivery and suggest arrangements appropriate for the service.
Can we have a funeral with both a chapel service and graveside service?
Yes. Many families prefer a chapel or place-of-worship service followed by a graveside interment. We coordinate timing and procession details to ensure a smooth transition.
Contact
For help planning a traditional funeral or burial service, contact Percy Garner & Son Mortuary at (936) 275-2511 or visit our office at 304 Ironosa Rd, San Augustine, TX.