Conversation Guide & Checklist Tips for Talking About End of Life Select an Appropriate Setting Plan for the conversation; find a quiet, comfortable place that is free from distraction to hold a one-on-one discussion. Usually, a private setting is best. Ask Permission People cope with end-of-life issues in many ways. Asking permission to discuss this topic assures your loved…

Special Services and Pricing We are proud to offer special services for our customers to take advantage of during this difficult time. Our special services include probate services, cemetery options, special items to memorialize your loved one, and more. Probate Assistance → $FREE Snodgrass Funeral Home understands the difficult task at hand of probating a will. Our…

Catering For many different reasons, families find themselves searching for a place to gather and share a meal or have snacks while they visit with extended family and friends. At Snodgrass Funeral Home we understand this need. A wide variety of catering options are available to you. We offer anything from cookies and brownies with coffee, tea and lemonade to a variety of sandwiches and…

General Services and Pricing Below is a list of the general services that we offer at Snodgrass Funeral Home. These services range from basic services to different options for how you would like to care for the remains of your loved one. We also offer a variety of burial and cremation packages. We hope that this list is helpful to you during this difficult time. The fee for our…

Helping Children Understand Death The days surrounding a death can be a confusing and disorienting time for young children. Altered daily routines and unfamiliar sights and sounds can be difficult for them to understand and cope with. Children notice even the most subtle changes in their routines and surroundings. We must validate their feelings and encourage them to share their…

Products > Urns Choose from a Wide Variety of Urns. We have a wide variety of urns—in different shapes, sizes, and materials—for you to best honor and remember your loved one. NOTE: Catalog below will take a few seconds to load.…

Resource Offices Fiduciary Supervisor’s Office of Kanawha County Charleston, West Virginia ph: (304) 357-0125 fax: (304) 357-0426 Website Office hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 5:00pm Fiduciary Supervisor’s Office of Putnam County Winfield, West Virginia ph: (304) 586-0239 fax: (304) 586-0200 Website Office hours: Mon – Fri: 8:00am – 4:00pm Charleston Office 500…

Helping Others Grieve Helping Parents Grieve What can you do to help your parent through his or her grief when a spouse dies? This is one of the major losses in life, but there are things you can do to help. Acceptance–Be accepting and supportive of the new person your parent becomes in the wake of this devastating loss. Support him or her in new ventures and new friendships.…

Losing a Loved One Losing a Spouse How can one possibly absorb the shock of the death of a mate? No matter how many years you have shared, memories of courtship, lifelong plans, and your marriage are most difficult to bear. Not to mention what has been left behind: children and grandchildren; dreams yet to be fulfilled. These memories are part of your past and the death of your…

Coping During the Holidays Halloween barely passes before stores stock their shelves with holiday decorations. Christmas carols echo through shopping malls, and the first of the holiday commercials hits the airwaves. If you’ve lost a loved one, these can be stark reminders that the holidays won’t be the same. Whether your loved one died recently or decades ago, the holidays bring…