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Relyea Funeral Chapel in Boise, ID provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
Our Pre-Planning Services make it easy for you to get your express wishes down in writing, ensuring that you have the kind of memorial service you truly desire and that your friends and loved ones can have total peace of mind that they are adhering to your wishes. We host Burial Services that convey both the solemnity of the occasion, but also the joy that comes from celebrating the life of a dear loved one. We are happy to attend to all aspects of the service, and we invite our guests to linger as long as they wish, fully enjoying a special and intimate time with friends and family. For those who choose it, we also offer Cremation Services; cremation can be a meaningful way in which many families mark the death of a loved one. We offer services tailored to honor those who are military service members and veterans, as well.
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What are people saying?
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Compassionate Care
Customers consistently praised the staff for their kindness, empathy, and support during difficult times.
Professionalism
Many reviews highlighted the professionalism and efficiency of the staff in handling all aspects of funeral arrangements.
Attention to Detail
The funeral home was commended for their thoroughness in managing details and ensuring that families' wishes were respected.
Communication
Customers appreciated the clear communication and follow-up from the staff, which helped ease the process.
Facility and Atmosphere
The funeral home was noted for its beautiful and comfortable setting, which contributed positively to the overall experience.
- DGDyanna GalbraithNov 14, 20255.0Excellent, personalized care! Everyone we worked with was kind and professional.
- LMLeslie MarkleNov 13, 20255.0As my husband passed away unexpectedly we had no plans in place and I needed to make some important decisions immediately. I contacted Relyea Funeral Home because we had used them for a grandparent many years ago. They were prepared with the help I needed and the answers to my questions. We were very pleased with their service to our family.
- GGGagaNov 10, 20255.0Relyea's has been in Boise a long time. We are very impressed with their efficiency. Always ready to help with the many questions. They let us decide what we could and then helped make those decisions we couldn't by explaining the options and procedures. We will use them again when we need them. Charlie was our go to guy. So calm and cool. When we had more guests than anticipated for the smaller room we chose, he got us moved to the chapel. We weren't even behind schedule. Very smootj.
- HGHeather GrangeNov 8, 20255.0Relyea Funeral Chapel has been supporting our family through the bereavement process for generations! They offer kindness, compassion, understanding and love. They guide you through the many details that would be forgotten without their help. They don’t pressure any decisions so the services become just exactly what the family wants. You feel like family when you work with Dorn and his exceptional staff! They lovingly offer everything your family needs to get through a very challenging time.
- MHMary Anne HansenNov 2, 20255.0We have had 3 deaths in our family in 3 years and Relyea, in particular Charlie Grunig, have taken care of every need and detail. So grateful for them
Frequently Asked Questions About Relyea Funeral Home
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 is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
What services does Relyea Funeral Home provide?
Relyea Funeral Home provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services, including pre-planning and aftercare support.
How can I contact Relyea Funeral Home?
You can contact Relyea Funeral Home by phone at +1 208-344-4441 or email at wecare@relyeafuneralchapel.com.
What are the operating hours of Relyea Funeral Home?
Relyea Funeral Home is open 24 hours every day, including Federal Holidays.
What payment options are available at Relyea Funeral Home?
They accept American Express, Cash, MasterCard, and Visa for payments.
What products can I purchase at Relyea Funeral Home?
You can purchase caskets, urns, and flowers at Relyea Funeral Home.
What does a Funeral Director at Relyea Funeral Home do?
They handle body transport, death certificates, obituary submissions, embalming, arranging funeral services, and provide grief assistance among other duties.
When a death occurs, how will Relyea Funeral Home assist me?
They coordinate arrangements with the cemetery and help complete vital statistics requirements, notify clergy, order death certificates, and assist with obituary information and notifications.
Is there flexibility in cremation versus burial services at Relyea Funeral Home?
Yes, the funeral home offers both, with cremation as a less expensive option that allows memorial services to be held later. Burial options include casket, entombment, and urn gardens.
What are some nearby places around Relyea Funeral Home that visitors might find useful?
Nearby are Trinity Boise, a church and community service organization ideal for spiritual support, and Morris Hill Cemetery for burial services. Also close are In the Bag Promotions and various beauty salons for related personal services.
How can visitors combine their visit to Relyea Funeral Home with other local services?
Visitors can attend services at Trinity Boise nearby or visit Morris Hill Cemetery for burials. Afterward, they might relax at nearby salons like Muse Salon and Spa or get personal grooming at Urban Claws.
Are there any transportation or service amenities nearby Relyea Funeral Home?
While the business itself offers funeral transportation, nearby bike rental shops like EVolve Electric Bikes and RLS Scooters provide local commuting options for visitors.