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Latham Funeral Home in Elkton, KY. provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.
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- BDBobbie DorrisMay 28, 20255.0Excellent! Staff are courteous, very caring and so nice to work with. Our family was totally pleased with the original planning, the follow-up contacts and the service. The service was just what we wanted and so lovely. Thank you to everyone at Latham’s Funeral Home!
- AMAnna MichelApr 29, 20255.0We recently entrusted Latham Funeral Home with my mother’s service, and I’m so grateful we did. I was planning everything from out of state, and Brad made the entire process seamless. He was incredibly helpful—walking me through each step with compassion and clarity, which made a difficult time much easier to navigate. This wasn’t our first experience with Latham; my grandmother’s service was also held here, and each time they’ve shown the same consistent care, professionalism, and genuine kindness. It’s clear they truly care about the families they serve. I highly recommend them to anyone needing thoughtful, respectful support during such a sensitive time.
- JGJennifer GaffordMar 27, 20255.0They have done a great job on Rebecca Hatcher. Thank you for taken good care of our loved one at this difficult time.
- LRLynn RoeNov 10, 20205.0Elkton is my home town, so I knew these people! They were kind, helpful, and very efficient . I couldn’t ask for better help!
Frequently Asked Questions About Latham 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 Latham Funeral Home provide?
Latham Funeral Home offers funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services.
Is Latham Funeral Home open 24/7?
Yes, Latham Funeral Home is open 24 hours every day, including federal holidays.
What payment methods are accepted at Latham Funeral Home?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
How can I contact Latham Funeral Home?
You can reach them by phone at +1 270-265-2150 or by email at wecare@lathamfuneralhome.com.
What does a funeral director do at Latham Funeral Home?
They pick up and transport the deceased, notify authorities and family, arrange death certificates, assist with benefits and insurance, prepare the body, arrange services, coordinate with clergy, and provide grief assistance.
What should I do when a death occurs?
Contact the funeral home to coordinate arrangements, gather vital information, decide on funeral details, and notify family and friends. The funeral home will assist with death certificates and obituary submissions.
Is embalming necessary and why?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, allowing more time between death and final disposition, and providing comfort for arranging services.
What are the options for final disposition of remains?
You can choose burial in a casket, entombment, or cremation. Cremation allows for flexible memorial timing and multiple options for urn placement or scattering.
Are there any nearby churches where funeral or memorial services can be held?
Yes, several nearby churches such as St Francis of Assisi, Christian Church of Elkton, Elkton Baptist Church, and First Baptist Church could assist with funeral or memorial services.
Where can I find flowers or floral arrangements near Latham Funeral Home?
Nearby options for flowers include Gist Flowers and Theresa's Trinkets and Treasures for Five, which offer floral and gift services to complement funeral arrangements.
Are there useful local services near Latham Funeral Home to assist families?
Yes, local services such as Todd County Clerk of Courts for legal documents and Todd County Health Department for medical assistance are nearby and may support families during arrangements.