When preplanning your funeral and burial, take into account the fact that your eternal resting place will serve as a gathering point for family and friends to meet for as long as they live. With this in mind, many cemeteries in Europe and in this country were designed as parks, where people could stroll leisurely and contemplate the natural surroundings. In some respects, the great cemeteries were designed with architectural features and gardens that resemble outdoor museums. What contemporary memorial parks may lack in oldworld stateliness, they often make up for with designs that are sensitive to the site's natural features. A cemetery is a place where time stands still and memories are evoked.

When purchasing a cemetery plot, consider the cemetery's location and whether it meets the requirements of your family's religion. Other considerations include what, if any, restrictions the cemetery places on burial vaults purchased elsewhere, the type of monuments or memorials it allows, and whether flowers or other remembrances may be placed on graves. Perpetual care on a cemetery plot is sometimes included in the purchase price, but it's important to clarify that point before making a decision. When you need to arrange funeral services, please call ALBERT GRAY FUNERAL HOME at 398-7100. We are open seven days a week, 24 hours a day, and our home is located at 75 East Avenue.