Hampden Gilpatrick Funeral & Cremation Services

When you prearrange your funeral, the funeral director at Hampden Gilpatrick Funeral Home records your wishes to be carried out at the time of death. These instructions are kept on file at the funeral home until they are needed.

It is not compulsory to pay in advance for prearranged funerals. However, pre-payment offers many advantages. This option allows you to pay for tomorrow's funeral in today's dollars. It also provides peace of mind in knowing that financial obligations will not be placed upon your estate or your next-of-kin.

What is cremation?

Cremation is the process of reducing the body to bone fragments with intense heat. It is done at a temperature of approximately 1600 degrees Fahrenheit and takes about 2 to 3 hours. After cremation the bone fragments are allowed to cool before being processed and placed in a temporary packaging container or an urn. The amount of cremated remains left after cremation is approximately 3 to 8 pounds for and average sized adult.

Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral and Cremation Services will assist families in applying for veterans' benefits. These benefits are provided at no cost to family members to recognize the sacrifice and contributions of our Nation's veterans. Some benefits that are commonly provided are:

• U.S. Burial Flag
• Standard Grave Marker
• Monetary Burial Benefit
• Burial in the State or National Veterans Cemetery
• Military Funeral Honors