Gay & Ciha Funeral & Cremation Service

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Cremation with a Viewing?

Question:  I’m dealing with cultural differences. My family believes in cremation. My spouses family believes in a funeral with a casket. Is it possible to have cremation with a viewing? Ans...
By Dan Ciha
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Saturday, April 2, 2016

One cemetery space. Room for two people?

Question: We have only one cemetery space available, but two of us wish to be buried there. What can we do? Answer: Many cemeteries allow more than once person’s cremated remains to be buried on...
By Dan Ciha
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Friday, April 1, 2016
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How to Help a Friend Through the Grieving Process

When someone we care about loses someone that is even closer to them, such as a family member we’ve never met, or a good friend we’re not familiar with, it’s hard to know what to say. The bereaved ...

Selecting a Final Resting Place after Cremation

With the passing of a loved one, there are many difficult emotional and psychological challenges ahead. But the one thing that needs to be addressed in short order is whether there is to be a buria...

Do you offer Reception Facilities to your families?

Yes, we do. We have facilities here that can comfortably accommodate 75 people. We work with all the local caterers and have them come in and cater for us. It simply allows families to have a recep...

What if Death Occurs away from home?

Always call your local funeral home. Always. They will make all of the arrangements no matter where the death occurs. Overall, it’s less trouble and imparts fewer burdens on the family. It is also ...

Evening Funeral Service

We recently attended an evening funeral service at your funeral home and appreciated the atmosphere surrounding the service. Is this something new? Yes. More families are finding that they like th...

Traditional Urn Alternatives

Question: My dad loved to fish; can I bury his cremated remains in his favorite tackle box? Answer: Yes, you can. When you talk to families about that possibility, all of a sudden people ar...

Ask any questions you may have...

The funeral home industry is a bit of a mystery for most people. We don’t think it should be. In this column Dan Ciha, funeral director and owner, answers your questions. Look, if you’re thinking ...