Choosing A Funeral Home

Below you’ll find information on what to look for when choosing the right funeral home for you. What questions should you be asking?

There are many funeral homes in San Joaquin County, and the choice can be overwhelming. Here are some key points to consider when selecting the right funeral home for you and your loved one.

Location

Price - Everyone today is on a budget. Funeral Homes are required to give you price lists if you visit in person. Some funeral homes have their price lists online, though currently it is not legally required. 

Service - Does the funeral home you’re looking at offer the types of service and amenities you’re looking for?

Staff - Is their staff helpful, knowledgeable, and low pressure?

Decide on funeral arrangements/services. There are many types of tributes, and finding the right one for your family, your loved one, and your budget.

Types of Funeral Services:

Traditional Service

Graveside Service

Visitation with Cremation Following

Witness Cremation

Celebration of Life Service

Don’t be afraid to price shop, ask questions, and visit facilities in person.

Does the person answering the phone sound knowledgeable and compassionate?

Do the prices they’re quoting match with your budget?

Are they pressuring you to purchase more services than you want to?

Are the facilities clean and comfortable?

Is the funeral home willing to help you work with your budget while still making your loved one’s arrangements personal?

 Does the funeral home offer any discounts or package pricing?

Get Certified Death Certificates to finalize your loved one’s affairs.

Once filed, death certificates are available from the county your loved one passed in. In San Joaquin County, they are currently $21 per certified copy. Your funeral home can tell you when the death certificate is filed, and in some cases, may get the death certificates for you. It can take up 2-3 weeks from the filing date for the certificates to be available.

If you need more death certificates later, you can go back to the county of death and request more copies.

Recommended Funeral Homes and Cemeteries in Lodi:

Cherokee Memorial Park
Highway 99 at Harney Lane
14165 N. Beckman Rd.
Lodi, CA 95240

(209) 334-9613
CherokeeMemorial.com

Cherokee Memorial Funeral Home
831 Industrial Way
Lodi, CA 95240

(209) 334-9613
CherokeeMemorial.com