Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary & Crematory of Rohnert Park, CA welcomes those who have experienced the loss of a loved one. You can trust us to guide you through the arrangements necessary in cremation at an affordable price and other funeral packages such us traditional funeral, home funeral, green funeral and more. In the past 18 years, we have been helping countless families in their time of loss.

From selecting a casket to preparing the service, our compassionate staff will be there for you every step of the way. We want to make sure that your loved one is buried or cremated in a dignified and respectful manner. Contact us at 707-838-6000 today for more information about our services.

Funeral Services or Home Funerals:  Suppose you are looking for a director-supported funeral service with all the options or prefer a more family-directed home funeral. In that case, you can receive valuable assistance from professionals who can offer support at whatever level you may need. Traditional funerary services can include a public presentation of an embalmed body for viewing purposes, usually before the actual funeral service. After the funeral, a committal service at the graveside can also be part of a complete package.

Funerals can be held at various places, including at home. In fact, until the 20th century, that was the place that funerals were typically held. In a home funeral, the family can be involved in every aspect of the final arrangements if they wish to. This includes the filing of legally relevant paperwork like death certificates, body preparation and care, the ceremony, the building or selection of caskets or funeral shrouds, and the final disposition. Some families even choose to have the body lie in repose at home for a day or two. 

Direct Cremations or Cremations with Services: As a form of body disposition, cremation has become an increasingly popular option to care for deceased remains. One of the main reasons for this is that cremation offers flexibility. By caring for the departed individual’s remains via cremation, you can then schedule an honoring service at a time that is most convenient for you or other loved ones. Alternatively, you could have both a funeral and cremation in Rohnert Park, CA, by scheduling the funeral services first.

A direct cremation simply means you will have the body cared for via cremation but not hold any public honoring services. The cremation process itself is the same regardless of whether there are honoring ceremonies being held or not. The body will be cleaned, dressed as desired, and laid in a lightweight container. The filled container is then secured in the cremation retort. Once the heat is ignited, the flames consume the body and container within about two hours or less. Some bone fragments will be left after the incineration, and these are ground into small pieces called ashes.

One thing that will need to be addressed for the final disposition is how you plan to contain the remains. Caskets are built in many sizes and from many material choices. These can be very customized if desired. Many burial sites also require a grave liner or burial vault to encase the casket in the ground. These may help to deter the formation of sinkholes in the cemetery lawn. Urns are generally smaller than caskets as they are designed to hold only the ashen cremated remains. Some urns are designed for burial, and others are created to be displayed. 

You can make plans for final arrangements for your loved one exactly what you need them to be. It can be empowering to work with someone who will support you by listening to what it is you want and need. Many people find that making plans for their future final services preneed can be an exercise that brings peace of mind. Pre-needs planning can be started today in the privacy of your home with our online pre-planning form. You could work with professional support in our offices to make these plans as well.

For all of your needs surrounding funeral and cremation in Rohnert Park, CA, call Windsor Healdsburg Mortuary & Crematory at (707) 838-6000. Plans for services that are needed now, soon, or in the distant future can be significantly aided by working with professional support. We invite you to come and see us at 9660 Old Redwood Hwy, Windsor, CA 95492.

• A funeral home is a mortuary, but not all mortuaries are funeral homes. A funeral home is a business that provides funeral services when someone dies. A mortuary is a place where bodies are stored and prepared for burial or cremation. Funeral homes are usually owned and operated by morticians, while mortuaries may or may not be operated by funeral directors.

• Yes. There are several traditions that families follow. One of the oldest traditions is to have a funeral. A funeral is a ceremony that commemorates the death of a person, and usually includes a eulogy (a speech or statement honoring the dead person), prayers, and the burial or cremation of the body. Another tradition is to hold a wake. A wake is a gathering of friends and family to remember the deceased. It can also be used as an opportunity to say goodbye before the funeral. You can check our resources page for more info.

• The funeral arrangements are typically made by the deceased person's family. However, in some cases where the family don’t know what to do, the funeral home may be contacted first. They will work with the family to make the arrangements. The funeral home will help to arrange for a burial or cremation, as well as the memorial service or funeral. They will also handle all the paperwork and contact with the cemetery or crematorium.