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Funeral Home
Steen Funeral Homes located in Ashland, KY provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
We hope you find our services helpful and reassuring as you make funeral arrangements, either for your loved one or for pre-planning your own service.
Location
Steen Funeral Homes - Central Avenue
1501 Central Avenue, Ashland, KY
41101, United States
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- THTina HallOct 23, 20255.0Rusty Jordan did a phenomenal job with my family. He is professional in every way and made this difficult time so easy. Highly recommend!
- HHHeather HallSep 30, 20255.0I can’t thank Steen Funeral Homes enough for what they have done for myself and my husbands’ family! My family have used them over the past 20 years, and sadly since 2022 we have had a quick succession of losses they have had to attend for both of us as well. Always amazingly compassionate, highly respectful and accommodating to our wishes for the deceased. During the process of grieving and after, they have checked in with our families even after using their services. Mike Moore, Brian Binion, Evan Rice and staff are exceptional at their job, and I am grateful to have a staff like them to help us in our times of need. We truly cannot thank them enough for their compassion and kindness! Thank you for serving our families! 🌹
- KFKerry FairchildSep 24, 20255.0I could not be more pleased on how much above and beyond Mike did for my family. The professionalism and care was the best I have ever experienced. I cannot thank them enough for a stellar job on my mother's funeral.
- MBMelissa BackSep 23, 20255.0I am so glad I used Steen to handle the service for my dear aunt. Brian was fantastic and walked me through the entire process. Everything went so smoothly. I was so glad I didn’t feel like I needed to be in control of everything, so that I could grieve with family and friends. I was able to trust that Brian had it covered, and he did.
- SWStephanie WarrenAug 19, 20255.0Very professional services and caring staff. My ex-husband was residing in Kentucky when he suddenly passed away several weeks ago. I had no idea which funeral home to contact, especially since we live in another state. I googled funeral homes in the city where he lived and Steen Funeral Homes was the first one that popped up. From the very first contact with Mike, I knew I was dealing with a company that was compassionate, caring and very business oriented. The price quoted over the telephone for the arrangements were reasonable and there were no hidden fees once we arrived at the funeral home. Pat walked us through the paperwork very patiently and made us feel at ease during the entire process. Im very grateful to have found Steen Funeral Homes to assist us during this time.
Frequently Asked Questions About Steen Funeral Homes - Central Avenue
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 are provided by Steen Funeral Homes - Central Avenue?
Steen Funeral Homes offers funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. They also provide financing and help with funeral arrangements.
What are the operating hours for Steen Funeral Homes - Central Avenue?
The funeral home is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Federal Holidays.
How can I contact Steen Funeral Homes for assistance?
You can call Steen Funeral Homes at +1 606-324-4128 or email wecare@steenfuneralhome.com for assistance.
What payment options are accepted at Steen Funeral Homes?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa payments.
What does a Funeral Director do at Steen Funeral Homes?
A Funeral Director handles body pickup and transport, notifies authorities and family, arranges death certificates and obituaries, prepares the body for viewing, assists with funeral arrangements and purchases, coordinates gravesite services, and provides grief assistance.
What should I do when a death occurs?
Contact the funeral home to coordinate arrangements with the cemetery, bring necessary personal information for death certificates, contact clergy to plan services, notify family and friends, and decide on memorial gifts. The funeral home assists with paperwork and obituary submission.
Is embalming necessary and what is its purpose?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, allowing more time between death and final disposition, which helps families arrange and participate in comforting services.
Are there options for burial and cremation at Steen Funeral Homes?
Yes, burial in a casket or cremation are both available. Cremation is often less expensive and allows memorial services to be scheduled more flexibly. Cremated remains can be buried, placed in a mausoleum, or scattered legally.
Which nearby flower shops can assist with funeral flower arrangements?
Fields Flowers, located nearby, is a flowers and gifts shop that can provide funeral sprays and other flower arrangements.
What nearby services can help with aftercare and grief support?
Community Hospice, located nearby, offers hospice and home health care services that complement aftercare and grief assistance provided by the funeral home.
Are there any local venues near Steen Funeral Homes suitable for memorial gatherings or celebrations of life?
Ashland Masonic Temple, a nearby concert venue and community services location, can be considered for memorial gatherings or life celebration events.