When mom passed, it was not fun. It's one of those things you can never really prepare for. But the folks at Frank E Smith stepped in with kindness and care that it honestly felt like they were part of our family.
They listened to our stories, her love of family, her sense of humor, her strength, and even of her horrible driving. They helped us create a service and an amazing! obit online that truly reflected her life. We knew they knew what they were doing. Everything was just right.
At the graveside, they arranged the military honors for mom as she was in the Air Force which was big in her life, started with military, then the priest, and then even had a bagpiper at the end which didn't leave a dry eye. I can't even describe how moving that was. Seeing the flag folded with such respect by some military guys brought a lot of emotions, but the bagpiper at the end, it was something. None of us will ever forget it.
Everyone there treated us with so much compassion and patience. They handled all the details even some quick last minute requests for visitation, thanks sound person! We didn't have to worry about anything, and that meant the world to us. We didn't know the local Catholic Priest, but Smith's helped helped us arrange a funeral mass at St Mary's which was just beautiful and we know she was looking down at us. You could tell this isn't just a job that they do it from the heart.
We'll always be grateful for how they cared for Mom and for us. In a hard time, they made things feel a little lighter, a little more peaceful and didn't seem like the typical stereotype of a funeral director I have I guess. If you ever find yourself needing their services, I can promise you'll be in the best of hands. read more