Beloved Funeral and Cremation in Plymouth Township, MI

Schrader-Howell Funeral Home is family owned and operated. With over 117 years of dedicated service to our community, you can be sure of a compassionate and meaningful service. Through the years of serving the Plymouth Township, MI and surrounding communities, we have gained a reputation for honest, ethical, and sympathetic service to those in need. The people of our communities have found comfort in the depth of our concern at one of life's most difficult times.

Our funeral home offers a full range of mortuary services, facilities, and merchandise. We provide information, education, good counsel, and professional services to clients and their families before a death occurs, when a death occurs, and after a death has taken place. Contact us at (734) 453-3333 for immediate assistance.

Since 1904, our family-owned company has built a name for itself. Everyone who celebrates their loved one’s life with our funeral and cremation in Plymouth Township, MI, is left with an unforgettable experience. Our team of experts will guide you through every decision you need to make from the moment the death occurs. Do you contact the police before moving the body to a second location? Who will transport the body?

It is normal to be confused as to what steps to take after you experience a sudden death. Most of your energy is poured into grieving, and Schrader-Howell Funeral Home  doesn’t want to take away from your mourning process. We will handle all of the funeral planning for you, leaving you to focus on what really matters during this time. We also offer additional grief resources for after the funeral is over. 

Funeral and Cremation Checklist in Plymouth Township, MI

You have some decisions to make when it comes to how to lay your loved one to rest. What fits your family and the deceased’s personality? Will people sufficiently be able to mourn their loss at these services? Here is a breakdown of choices available: 

• Funeral with Burial or Cremation: It may be a tradition in your family to meet in a church for a funeral and head over to the cemetery for the burial service. This process can sometimes be preceded by a wake or viewing, where family and friends can say their final goodbyes with the casket open. This brings closure to many loved ones. Cremation is also an option and is rapidly growing in popularity. The cremation process is performed with the utmost respect for the deceased. 

• Urn or Scattering of Ashes: Would you like to keep the ashes in an urn and carry them with you wherever you move? Or do you want to meet in an intimate ceremony and scatter the ashes over the ocean or at the family lakehouse? Whichever you choose, know that any and all decisions are correct. And they don’t have to be made right away. With cremation, there is time to schedule the memorial or ash scattering service. It could be months later if desired. 

• Standard Burial or Green Burial: For those looking to reduce their carbon footprint, green burial can help you with that. With the use of less toxic embalming chemicals and biodegradable burial materials, a green burial offers an environmentally beneficial option. 

• Life Celebration: If the idea of sitting quietly in a church or funeral home and listening to speakers doesn’t fit with the personality of the deceased, then a life celebration may be a better option. This less formal event can be held at an outdoor venue and can include music, dancing, open mic speeches, and photo and hobby display tributes. There are no rules when it comes to a life celebration. 

• Casket or Vault: There are decisions to make regarding the purchase of burial products. Would you like a casket or a vault? What style is right for your loved one? What gravemarker is appropriate? Is there a particular memorial or monument you would like on display? 

• Memorial Jewelry: The funeral has keepsake jewelry available for purchase. You can choose to keep part of the ashes from cremation in a necklace, or you could select an engraved piece of jewelry to remember the fallen. Many people find solace in carrying a piece of their loved one with them at all times. 

As you honor your loved one's life, keep in mind that every decision you make is the right decision if made with the deceased in mind. Do not put too much pressure on yourself to do everything correctly. Consult friends who may have talked with the fallen about death or refer to journals kept to see if any wishes were written down. 

Preplanning Services

For funeral and cremation preplanning in Plymouth Township, MI, our experienced funeral planning team is ready to go through the checklist with you. This is your opportunity to write down all of your funeral wishes so that they are available after you pass away. It doesn’t matter if your funeral may not happen for years. Your family will be relieved to see the effort you put into expressing your desires. It will save them loads of stress after you die. 

Contact Professional End-Of-Life Services

If you have an immediate funeral planning need, do not hesitate to call us for funeral and cremation in Plymouth Township, MI. The sooner we get started on the planning process, the less stress for your family. Schrader-Howell Funeral Home is here to help you feel at ease during this sensitive time. Please visit the beautiful funeral home anytime at 280 S Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170, and speak with a specialist. Or you can call to set up an appointment at (734) 453-3333.

Funeral Home and Cremations FAQs

What do I want my family to do with my ashes? 

There are many ways your family can do with ashes. You may want them to take your ashes home with them in an urn, to scatter your ashes in a place that is special to you, to get cremation jewelry made, or to bury the urn underground. This is something you need to think about ahead of time. 

What type of cremation service do I want? 

This is an important question because different funeral homes offer different options. Some only offer direct cremation, which means that there are no other services included. However, others are more flexible and offer a range of other service options in addition to the cremation service. Learn more about cremation services. 

What is a cremation jewelry? 

Cremation jewelry is just a means for individuals to keep a loved one close to them. It is also known as memorial jewelry, funeral jewelry, or remembrance jewelry. Depending on how you want the piece to be embellished, cremation jewelry comes in a variety of shapes, styles, sizes, and price points.