Welcome to Missoula Funeral HomesWelcome to Missoula Funeral Homes, with four funeral homes and one cemetery to serve the needs of our community. Whether a family chooses cremation, burial, or entombment, we believe it is your right and our first priority to provide the very best in caring and professional service to every family that we serve. Our goal is to help each family honor the life of their loved one with a service offering dignity, integrity, and respect allowing family and friends to come together to remember, to honor, to support each other and to celebrate a life that has lived. Because we are family owned, we are proud to work like a family, everyone doing their part to provide honest, compassionate service to every family in need. We are very proud of our tradition, and we pledge to continue our commitment to families far into the future.What to Do when Death OccursFuneral and Burial ServicesCremation OptionsVeterans' ServicesChildren and GriefReception and CateringPersonalization ServicesOn-line Immediate Need FormWhat is the purpose of a funeral?Funerals provide surviving family members and friends a caring, supportive environment in which to recognize the death of a loved one and to share thoughts and feelings about that person. Funerals are the first step in the healing process. The ritual of attending a funeral service provides many benefits including:Providing a social support system for the bereavedHelping the bereaved understand death is final and part of lifeIntegrating the bereaved back into the communityEasing the transition to a new life after the death of a loved oneProviding a safe haven for embracing and expressing painReaffirming one's relationship with the person who diedProviding a time to say good-byeIt is possible to have a full funeral service even for those choosing cremation. The importance of the ritual is in providing a social gathering to help the bereaved begin the healing process.I've never arranged a funeral before. What do I need to know?At some time in our lives, most of us will make or assist in making funeral arrangements. This will not be an easy time, but we offer these tips for smart planning:Be an informed consumer and ask questionsChoose an independent funeral home and a licensed funeral directorDiscuss all service and payment options during the funeral arrangementsMake sure you receive a copy of the funeral home's General Price ListBe prepared to make decisions and organize details in advance of needPlan a personalized and meaningful ceremony to help you begin healingHow are funeral expenses paid for?We consider it an honor and a privilege to assist you in arranging services that meet your individual, family, and financial preferences. We invite you to discuss freely and frankly with us any questions you may have regarding any and all aspects of our services, including our fees.Provisions for payment are due at the time of arrangements. For your convenience, we accept the following methods:Cash/Check/Debit CardVisa/MasterCardInsurance Assignment of a Verifiable PolicyFunded Pre-Arrangement