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At Lotz Funeral Home Vinton Chapel in Vinton, VA, we provide 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.
Location
Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton
305 East Washington Avenue, Vinton, VA
24179, United States
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- KSKari SlusserJun 30, 20255.0I have worked with Betty Cundiff twice within one year and I could not have had better person to help me get through the worst times of my life. Thank you for being so thoughtful, available, compassionate, kind, supportive and making my experience with my mom and mother-in-law easier. I hope you know how grateful I am for you and everything you’ve done for me and my family!
- TNTeri NezbethFeb 15, 20245.0The staff at Lotz in Vinton was wonderful. The Director, Betty, was exceptional. She was very professional, caring, and attentive. She and her staff helped make my Dad's service more comfortable.
- CWCarolyn WardJan 4, 20175.0Last week I found myself in a position I never thought I would be in. My mother in law was battling cancer and my father in law took a fall and broke his leg. While he was in the hospital recuperating from surgery she passed away. I have never been involved in planning a funeral before and had no idea where to start. Wayne Lovelace walked me through the process step by step with such patience and professionalism and I do not know how I would have made it through without him. Since I was back and forth at the hospital, Wayne was willing to work around my schedule and helped me plan a beautiful celebration to honor such a wonderful woman. He even got the paperwork that I needed to sign for the Cemetary so I could sign everything at once. The entire staff was so nice to work with and even provided blankets for the family the day of the funeral because it was so cold. I would highly recommend Lotz in Vinton. Wayne will guide you through the process that will fit your budget. I felt like I made a new friend.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton
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 Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton provide?
Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton offers funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services, along with pre-planning options and aftercare support.
Are your services available 24/7?
Yes, Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including Federal Holidays.
What payment options are accepted at Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton?
The funeral home accepts American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa.
How can I contact Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton?
You can call them at +1 540-343-4986 or email wecare@lotzfuneralhomevinton.com.
Where is Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton located?
It is located at 305 East Washington Avenue, Vinton, VA 24179, United States.
What should I do when a death occurs?
Contact the funeral home to coordinate arrangements, bring necessary information for vital records, choose funeral or memorial service details, and notify family and friends. The funeral home assists with death certificates and obituary submissions.
Does Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton assist with veteran funeral services?
Yes, they provide specialized services tailored to honor military service members and veterans.
What are some nearby places of interest around Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton?
Nearby places include Vinton Community Playground for family visits, KB Mercantile for convenient shopping and refreshments, and Vinton Baptist Church for religious services and support.
How can visiting nearby KB Mercantile benefit visitors to Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton?
KB Mercantile offers convenience store items, bakery goods, and smoothie/juice bars, providing refreshments and essentials for visitors before or after their visit to the funeral home.
What support services are available near Lotz Funeral Home - Vinton related to health?
Primary Solutions Physical Therapy nearby offers physical, occupational, and speech therapy services, potentially beneficial to families and community members.