Grief Support Program
Knapp Funeral Homes offers a Grief Support Program. This program has been in existence since 1980 held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday at 7pm in Watseka. Please call (815) 432-2406 for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose Knapp Funeral Homes?
As a full service funeral home we can offer you the same services as a low cost alternative without limiting your options. Our competitive fee schedule is broken down into many elements that allow you to choose the services you would like to receive without limiting you to a package price. In addition you will always have the opportunity to contact a local director for immediate assistance and choose from products that are tangible so you won’t have to make decisions based on photographs. Frank questions and tours of our facilities are always welcome. Consider us when discussing alternatives.
What is the value in viewing?
Viewing is an important time because it reinforces the reality of death. It may not be easy to do but that is okay. Viewing allows family and friends to see that their loved one is at rest and free from pain and discomfort. It gives us a peaceful memory to cherish.
Are you competitively priced?
At Knapp Funeral Homes we dedicate ourselves to serving families well. This not only means we strive to assist them in putting together services that will be meaningful to them, it also means we strive to do so in such away as to make things affordable and value added. When some one you love passes away, you don’t want to have to worry about whether or not you are getting the best price. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have regarding our fee schedule and those of our competitors. We honor all contracts.
How do you make funeral pre-arrangements?
Who pre-arranges a funeral?
It is not a difficult or complicated task. Simply call our office and make an appointment or come by for a tour and cup of coffee. There are no fees for prearrangement consultation. We provide price quotations on all our products and services without cost or obligation. Prearrangements can be made at our funeral home or in the privacy of your own home. Your wishes will be recorded in writing and retained on file until needed.
What are the advantages of making pre-arrangements?
Can a pre-arranged funeral be pre-paid?
What happens when a death occurs at home?
If the death occurs unexpectedly or suddenly, the family should immediately contact the local police and inform them. The Coroners Office will be notified by the police. After their investigation has been completed, the deceased will be released into the care of the funeral home selected by the family.
If the death has been anticipated and the deceased was under a physician’s care or hospice, it is not necessary to contact the police. The family should advise the attending physician or hospice of the death and have the doctor complete a medical certificate of death. The family can also contact a funeral home of their choice to arrange for the transport of the deceased back to the funeral home. The funeral home staff will then proceed to the residence and transfer the body to the funeral home without delay.
What happens when a death occurs in a care facility?
If an anticipated death occurs in a care facility, the attending physician will be notified and asked to complete the medical certificate of death. The care facility will notify the selected funeral home and they will come promptly to the deceased’s room at the care facility and transport the deceased back to the funeral home.
The family will have many options to consider following the death of their loved one so it is wise to consult a funeral director and determine the needs and wishes of the family. Consultation with a funeral director prior to the time of death will provide the family with information that can ease some of the burden faced when a death occurs. It also allows the family to supply the care facility with the name of the desired service provider so that the hospital can contact the funeral home as soon as possible following the death.
What happens when a death occurs while away from home?
When a death occurs away from home, it is preferable to contact a funeral home in the area where you wish to have the funeral service and interment. It will be more cost effective if the funeral home deals directly with a funeral firm in the place of death, rather than the family making the arrangements. After contact with the family, the funeral provider can then proceed to the place of death, if it is within a reasonable distance, or they can arrange for a local funeral firm to complete the necessary preparations to have the deceased returned home. Once the family returns back to their home, the remainder of the funeral arrangements can then be made with the funeral service provider.
Other Informative Funeral Resource Links
Illinois Funeral Directors Association
National Funeral Directors Association