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21st Century Funerals — Families and Community First
While death may be eternal , customs and traditions are ephemeral in comparison . So if you haven ’ t been to a funeral in a while , you ’ re not only fortunate , you ’ re also in for a surprise .
Today ’ s funerals and memorial services are no longer strict , black-tie events . Just as offices have opened up casual Fridays for workers , so too have families been more lenient on funeral customs and attire .
“ I think a lot of it has to do with the changing norms of society in general ,” said Scott Beinhauer , Director of Operations . “ Getting people to the ceremony to be supportive of the family is the goal , so whether they ’ re wearing suits or shorts really shouldn ’ t matter .”
And , with Beinhauer ’ s dedication to veterans ’ services , the funerals and visitations there aren ’ t just for the elderly who have passed on .
“ Veterans come from all walks of life and are of all ages . Unfortunately , many of them pass away fairly young , so you have young families left behind , many of whom haven ’ t been to a funeral since possibly a grandparent passing on in their early youth , so this is all new territory for many people ,” Scott said . “ What attire to wear is trivial compared to the emotional support these families will need to move on .”
Both Rick and Scott Beinhauer are U . S . Army veterans . As a member of the Veterans & Family Memorial Care Association , Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes can help families of veterans navigate the red tape and ensure their loved ones receive all honors and accolades they deserve at their funeral service .
By being a Veterans & Family Memorial Care provider , Beinhauer can help you take advantage of the VFMC free burial registration program . The program also offers a 10 percent discount to veterans and their spouses for funeral and cremation pre-arrangements . Beinhauer also processes federal , state , and county benefit applications at no cost to your family .
Going a step further , Beinhauer also supports programs such as Stockings
for Soldiers , a Christmas program through which stockings are distributed to members of the community between October 1 and December 1 , who fill them with donations that can be used by military personnel deployed abroad .
“ Beinhauer is also deeply committed to the safety and well-being of the community during COVID-19 . Our buildings and gathering areas are sanitized daily to ensure that we are providing the best health and safety practices . We are also helping families arrange unique and personalized options during these difficult and challenging times . Every family has an opportunity to have their loved ones service live streamed and uploaded to our website . “ Zoom Visitations ” can be scheduled for those family members and guests who can only participate from a distance . Friends and family members may also send a message and have a candle lit in memory of a loved one through our Light A Candle … Warm A Heart program . Additional information can be found at www . beinhauer . com
“ There ’ s a lot that goes on here beyond funerals ,” said Scott . “ Yes , we have our onsite crematory in our Dormont location with state-of-the-art technology and the ability for families to witness cremations in an aesthetically pleasing environment . We have Woodruff Memorial Park Cemetery and our Peaceful Pastures pet cemetery , but we also have our Beinhauer Foundation , which donates annually to local charities .”
For more information on Beinhauer Family Funeral Homes , including all the services provided and directions to the five locations and cemetery , go to beinhauer . com . For information specifically regarding veterans ’ benefits , go to beinhauer . com / veterans-funeralbenefits . You can also call at 724.941.3211 .
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