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Funeral Home
Higgins Chapel in Antioch, California, provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7. Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.
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- ESEva SilvaJan 4, 20265.0Great !
- LGLisa GarnerDec 18, 20255.0Higgins is by far the Best Funeral Home in the area. Mila and the whole staff are very kind and walk you through the process with comfort care. We unfortunately, have had to lay a few family members to rest recently and Higgins will always be our first call. Definitely recommend!
- LLleslie lopez-schieferDec 6, 20255.0The team at Higgins funeral home provided compassionate and professional service. Mila was especially supportive , compassionate and attentive. My family truly appreciated the care shown during such difficult times.
- JBJim BlackNov 28, 20255.0When my wife passed away suddenly I had to find a funeral home in a hurry. I heard that others in a similar situation had chosen Higgins Chapel so I called at 6:30am on a Saturday morning and was surprised when a real human answered and took my details. I was treated with compassion, respect and dignity by Susana Arriaga with absolutely no pressure to upgrade to higher priced options or an exploitative sales pitch. She made the whole process easy to navigate and explained all the actions she would take on my behalf including getting death certificates and informing Social Security. She was totally responsive and made me feel that I was her only customer. I experienced not only empathy but a real sense of caring in my grief. Obviously I was not doing comparison shopping, but it is hard to imagine better service being offered anywhere else. I have to give an unreserved superlative recommendation to anyone else in a similar situation.
- CACelina Ayala-PazOct 18, 20255.0Higgins Chapel, along with Mila and her team, were truly exceptional in helping our family during an extremely painful time. They handled everything with great care, compassion, and understanding, ensuring every detail was taken care of so we could focus on honoring our loved one. We are deeply grateful for their kindness and professionalism throughout the entire process.
Frequently Asked Questions About Higgins Mortuary
What does a Funeral Director do?
Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
What services does Higgins Mortuary provide?
Higgins Mortuary offers funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services with 24/7 availability and a commitment to compassionate care.
How can I contact Higgins Mortuary for assistance?
You can reach Higgins Mortuary by phone at +1 925-757-4343 or by email at wecare@higginsmortuary.com, available 24/7 to discuss your needs.
What payment methods are accepted at Higgins Mortuary?
Higgins Mortuary accepts American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa for payment.
What are the opening hours of Higgins Mortuary?
Higgins Mortuary is open 24 hours every day of the week, including Federal Holidays.
What should I do when a death occurs?
Coordinate with the funeral home to handle arrangements, gather vital statistics such as birth details and social security number, contact clergy, notify family and friends, and prepare obituary information. Higgins Mortuary staff can assist throughout this process.
When I call Higgins Mortuary, will someone come right away?
Yes, if immediate assistance is requested, the funeral director will come promptly. Families may also choose to spend brief time saying goodbye before the director arrives.
Should I choose burial or cremation?
Burial in a casket is most common, but cremation is a less expensive option that allows memorial services at convenient times. Cremated remains can be placed in an urn and buried, entombed, or scattered, according to state laws.
What nearby places can I visit when at Higgins Mortuary?
Nearby, you can visit Higgins Chapel for additional funeral services, Most Holy Rosary Church for religious support, and Paula's Family Florist for flowers to honor your loved one.
How can nearby medical centers support families visiting Higgins Mortuary?
Antioch convalescent hospital and Delta View Post Acute provide medical and rehabilitation services that may assist family members requiring health care support during difficult times.
Are there any community services or support organizations near Higgins Mortuary?
Yes, nearby organizations include J Cole Recovery Homes Inc for addiction treatment, Holy Rosary International Medical Missions for community aid, and Good Start Immigration Services for professional support.