We are proud to offer special services for our customers to take advantage of during this difficult time. Our special services include probate services, special items to memorialize your loved one, and various personal services such as housekeeping and lawn care.
Probate Assistance → $FREE
Snodgrass Funeral Home understands the difficult task at hand of probating a will. Our Licensed Funeral Director can assist you with the process. Contact our office to set up an appointment if you need assistance in completing the paperwork or if you have questions regarding this. You may also contact the Fiduciary Supervisor’s Office of Kanawha County by calling 304-357-0125 or in Putnam County at 304-586-0239. Please Note we are in no way providing you with legal advice or assistance with regards to this process.
When you begin the Probate process, you may find that you will need a bondsman to provide a surety on your behalf. Below is a list of bondsmen in the local area that may be able to assist you in this matter.
Jennifer Dorsey Associate Agent/Vice President Dorsey Insurance Agency 509 50th St. E. Charleston, WV 25304 phone: (304) 925-7488 cell: (304) 541-6335 fax: (304) 925-7487 dorseyj@nationwide.com |
Scott Shores Hoppy Shores Insurance Agency P.O. Box 126 804 Kanawha Blvd. East Charleston, WV 25321 phone: (304) 344-2316 fax: (304) 342-6660 |
Robin Hubbard-Sherrod Surety Bonds Friedlander Company 1566 Kanawha Blvd. East P.O. Box 2466 Charleston, WV 25329 phone: (304) 357-4530 fax: (304) 357-4532 |
David Jennings, CLU, ChFC, Agent The Arthur Agency, LLC 3292 Winfield Road P.O. Box 627 Winfield, WV 25213-0627 phone: (304) 586-2556 toll free: (800) 381-0109 fax: (304) 586-2568 djennings@earth1.net |
Appraisal Services → $Set by the Appraiser
During the probate process, you may require the services of an appraiser. We will be happy to provide you with a list of appraisers.
Legal Services → $Set by the Lawyer
Snodgrass Funeral Home will assist you at no charge in the probate process. However, there are times such as wrongful death, complex estates, will contest and other legal issues, when a lawyer may be required. If you do not have a lawyer, we will be happy to provide you with a list of lawyers and legal services.
Notary Services → $FREE
We have a WV Notary Public on Staff. Any items you need notarized may be brought to our office and with proper identification may be notarized at no charge.
Memorial Tribute Video → $150.00
Up to 100 photos and or videos and “stock” music with publication on our web site with the obituary and played live during the service at the funeral home. Includes 1 jump drive. Additional purchases may be made separately on line via our partner “Tukios”.
Live Streaming / Recording of Service → $200.00
Via our partnership with “One Room”. Services at the funeral home may be viewed “live”, in real time, or post services through our website. Downloads or copies may be purchased separately via “One Room” and all live streams are viewable up to 90 days on our website. This will include 1 jump drive of the service recording. Any recording off site may be charged additional fees of $50.00.
Additional Services May Be Available Upon Request
Child Care or Pet Care Services → $300.00
A professional care giver will come to your home to care for your child(ren) or pet(s) while you attend the services for your loved one. A maximum of 6 hours permitted between a 2 day period. Additional services can be arranged.
Lawn Care Services → $225.00
Spending time with family and friends is very important during this time. A professional in lawn care will be sent to your home to mow the lawn and trim and sweep your walkways as you will be receiving family and friends over the next several days of a funeral.
House Sitting / Security Services → $250.00
A professional member of our staff will come to your home and sit while you attend the services for your loved one. A Maximum of 6 hours permitted between a 2 day period. Additional services can be arranged.
Housekeeping Services → $275.00
Time with your family and friends is valuable. A professional housekeeper will come to your home and spend four hours cleaning your house for the arrival of family and friends that you may be hosting over the next several days of a funeral. Additional services can be arranged.
Automobile Washing & Detail Services → $225.00
The day before your services, a professional member of our staff will pick up your automobile; wash it; clean and vacuum the inside; and return your vehicle to you.
Military Honors Service → $FREE (discharge papers are required) (donations may be made to the Honor Guard)
Full Military Honors will be provided at the cemetery and will include; folding and presenting of the American Flag, Playing of Taps and Full Gun Salute.
Honoring Life Obituary and Condolence Center → $FREE
Our web site is available for you to receive online condolences of your loved one. By selecting the obituary on our website, you will be able to view and print the obituary and condolences that are listed underneath. (Due to privacy regulations we cannot provide you with the senders contact information.) Simply click the print button in the top right corner of the obituary listing page that you wish to print.
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L.J. Fairless – Fourth Generation Owner
Rich Bishoff – Licensed Funeral Director L.I.C.
4122 MacCorkle Avenue
South Charleston, WV 25309
Phone: 304-768-7324
Toll Free: 888-349-8624

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