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S.R. Avery Funeral Home in Hope Valley, RI provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
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.
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- MCM CSep 13, 20225.0Beautiful facility and very helpful and attentive staff
- DDDarla DwireMay 11, 20225.0They were very passionate considerate and very professional. We didn't have to do anything they took care of it all. Everything was beautifully and respectfully done. I really don't think I would have made it through the day without their organization and their compassion.
- RMRoberto MendozaNov 5, 20215.0Thank you Michelle and staff for your help and servicio for my dear phather who just passed. Michelle made everythin confortable and easy for me and my family in this difficult time. They very compasión and profesional thank you.
Frequently Asked Questions About S.R. Avery 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.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
The Federal Trade Commission says, "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial."
What services does a Funeral Director provide at S.R. Avery Funeral Home?
They handle body transportation, notify authorities and family, prepare death certificates and obituaries, embalm and prepare the body, assist with funeral arrangements, coordinate with cemeteries and clergy, arrange transportation and police escorts, order flowers, and provide grief assistance.
What steps should I take when a death occurs?
Coordinate with the funeral home and cemetery, provide vital information like birthplace and Social Security number, contact clergy for service arrangements, order death certificates through the funeral home, notify family and friends, prepare obituary details, and manage memorial gifts.
Is S.R. Avery Funeral Home available for immediate assistance when I call?
Yes, if immediate assistance is requested, the funeral director will come right away. They also accommodate family wishes for spending time with the deceased before services.
What options does S.R. Avery Funeral Home offer for disposition of remains?
They provide both burial and cremation services. Burial is traditional with casket interment, while cremation offers a flexible memorial timing and various options for urn placement or scattering remains according to law.
Why is embalming performed and is it legally required?
Embalming preserves and sanitizes the body allowing more time for funeral arrangements. It is generally not legally required except in special cases or certain arrangement types such as funerals with viewing; alternatives like direct cremation don't require embalming.
What are the operating hours of S.R. Avery Funeral Home?
The funeral home is open 24 hours every day, including Federal Holidays, to provide continuous support.
What payment options does S.R. Avery Funeral Home accept?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa for payment of services and products.
What products are available at S.R. Avery Funeral Home?
They offer caskets, urns, and flowers to accommodate funeral and memorial needs.
Which religious organizations are located near S.R. Avery Funeral Home that might assist in memorial services?
Nearby are First Baptist Church and St. Joseph Church, both of which may provide clergy support and service venues for memorial or funeral ceremonies.
How can nearby locations like Hope Valley Ambulance Squad and United States Postal Service assist families visiting S.R. Avery Funeral Home?
Hope Valley Ambulance Squad offers emergency medical services if needed, while the United States Postal Service facilitates mailing of condolences or correspondence during the funeral process.
What recreational or community places near S.R. Avery Funeral Home could family members visit before or after services?
Visitors can enjoy nearby locations like Langworthy Field Park Playground, Locustville Pond, and Hope Valley Grange No 7 community center for leisure or social support.