Gill Brothers Funeral Service & Cremation


Simply Burial®

Simply Burial ®

At Minneapolis, we want to make sure that you are well informed about the different types of burial services in Minneapolis. We think this is important so you can make the right choice about how to say goodbye to a loved one, or pre-plan your own funeral burial service.

First of all, what is a funeral? That might seem like a trivial question, but we find that even now there are people that come to us and do not know how a funeral is structured, or what its true purpose is. We have added some links below with helpful information. If you are considering funeral burial services in Minneapolis for either yourself or a loved one, it is important that you read our burial services page. This page covers the different graveside services that Minneapolis offers and gives you a breakdown of the various options for each.
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What's Involved in Planning a Burial Service?

All reasons aside, let's look at what's involved in planning a burial service. We've broken down the discussion into three areas-of-concern: the selection of cemetery and burial property, choosing a casket and burial vault; and planning the details of the graveside service.

Reasons to Hold a Burial Service

Simplicity
Many people today hunger for greater simplicity in their lives; a life that is  natural, uncluttered, and uncomplicated. This is a desire which is nothing new to the human heart. Consider the Roman Catholic, Anglican and Quaker religious orders who continue to strive for a simple, sincere approach to life. We've long wanted to focus on what is most important, and the simplicity of graveside services does just that.
The Natural Setting
What better place to celebrate the life of a loved one than under the open sky, beneath trees, or beside flowers? No matter the type of cemetery that your loved one's burial services is held at, the emotional and spiritual comforts of the natural surroundings will be keenly felt.
Religious Requirements
There are profound religious reasons families choose burial services over any other final care option. For example, the Christian concept of resurrection of the body is deeply held by many and makes burial an act of religious ceremony. Jewish families and those practicing Islamic traditions also have strong religious and social commitments to burial.

The Importance of Witnessing
As mentioned earlier, human societies of all times and in all places have incorporated burial into their cultural or religious practices. This long-lived social relationship with burial has resulted in a core belief shared among peoples around the globe: burial is an act of respect, made most meaningful when witnessed.
When it comes time for you to make final care arrangements on behalf of a deceased family member you may be surprised to learn of the benefits of well-crafted burial services. During the arrangement conference with a funeral director you'll have the opportunity to discuss the features and benefits of graveside services and look at the top three reasons why families choose a graveside service:

Graveside Service

In many ways, a graveside burial service is similar to a traditional funeral. The key difference being rather than holding the remembrance service at a church or funeral home, the entire service takes place at the cemetery. A graveside service can also be held after a traditional funeral service or prior to a memorial service.
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How to Plan a Graveside Service

Whether the graveside service is going to be accompanied with another service or is a stand-alone event, the process of planning is quite similar. Much like a funeral, it is often led by a designated officiant or religious leader like a reverend or priest.

The first step in planning a burial service is to select a cemetery. Depending on how you plan to care for the remains, there are many different locations within a cemetery from which to choose. The available spaces include graves, a mausoleum crypt, columbarium niche or scattering garden. Even if your loved one is cremated, burial and graveside services for cremation are possible.
The second part of planning a graveside service is planning the service. This is when you arrange for an officiant or someone to lead the burial service. You should select pallbearers and ask people if they would be a part of the service. Once this is done, you can select what readings or prayers will be said as well as who will deliver the eulogy. Gill Brothers' staff will guide you through this service planning stage.
 
The third part of planning a graveside service is inviting guests. Once the details have been arranged, you can start providing guests with the service information and other things they need to know.

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If you are interested in learning more about graveside burial services, we invite you to contact us. With three locations to serve you, Gill Brothers is committed to providing the communities we serve with quality and affordable services. If you have any questions, please do no hesitate to ask. Our caring staff would be happy to speak with you and answer any questions you may have. From start to finish, your family can rest easy knowing we will be by your side every step of the way offering guidance and support.

Once you decide what kind of burial service you want, the next step is to plan it. Our ‘how to plan a burial’ page is a great reference if you’ve never planned a burial service before. Please take some time to read through and make sure that a burial is the best choice for your loved one and your family. Cost is another major component of planning. If you would like to see our burial prices please visit our general price list
If you have further questions regarding a burial service, we urge you to read through our frequently asked burial questions
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