Questions for Cody
What should I wear to a funeral?
When deciding what to wear to a funeral it is always best to go conservative. While you don’t necessarily have to wear black, you should dress in a way that shows respect. A good rule of thumb is to dress as if you are attending a serious business meeting. If a celebration of life is going to be themed, then certainly go with the theme if you are able. If you have any questions, ask us!
Is cremation a substitute for a funeral?
Cremation and burial are dispositions, or final choices for the body. Funerals are how we gather to remember a person. Cremation in no way limits how you can celebrate the life of a loved one. Callaway-Jones offers many unique choices for how cremation services can look for you
What is the difference between a Celebration of Life and a Funeral?
The most simple answer to this question is that funerals are typically more focused on faith or cultural traditions and life celebrations are more focused on stories and memories of the decedent. Callaway-Jones can help you blend both. Meet our certified celebrant Dawn Lee Wakefield.
Are all funeral homes the same?
Absolutely not! While funeral homes all offer burial and cremation, the difference is in the care you receive and the experience you will have during a very difficult time. Callaway-Jones is locally owned and operated while most other funeral homes are owned by publicly traded companies focused on rewarding investors.
Why is having a funeral ceremony important?
Gathering together to recognize a loss and acknowledge grief is a basic human need. When a death occurs, the loss is shared by many people. A funeral service, a cremation service, or life celebration gives people a time to reflect upon and share memories. Experiencing this together gives people the ability to begin the healing process.
What if we don’t belong to a church?
If you have a faith tradition but do not belong to a church or have a pastor, but would still like to have a traditional funeral service, Callaway-Jones can help arrange for a pastor or our certified celebrant to be present. If you do not practice a faith tradition and would prefer to a have a celebration of life instead, our certified celebrant Dawn Lee Wakefield can assist your family.
How long can we wait to have a funeral?
If you prefer to have a viewing of your loved one at the service, we would typically need to have the funeral service within two weeks. This is not an exact answer as this could vary by individual. However, if we have completed a burial or cremation, then we can schedule a memorial service or celebration of life at any point in the future. The sooner we have the service then the sooner your family and friends can begin the healing process.
What are your payment policies?
We require payment in full prior to scheduling and confirming services by one or more of the following:
- Cash, Check, Credit Card, Money Order
- Pre-Paid Funeral/Cremation Policy with our funeral home or any other funeral home. If the total funding on the policy has not been satisfied, the balance of unpaid expenses can be covered with one of the options above.
- Insurance policy that is verifiable, assignable and has passed the contestability period of 2 years. An administrative fee of 4% of the amount assigned to the funeral home will be added. In certain cases, we may not accept insurance assignments for cases where the Justice of the Peace certifies the medical portion of the death certificate.
- Financing / Loan: 3 or 5 year loan, terms vary based on soft credit check.
If approved, we offer 0% interest if paid off in 6 months.
Do you have a crematory?
Callaway-Jones owns its crematory and it is operated by our certified staff. We adhere to the area’s most stringent cremation safeguards for your family’s peace of mind and have the most secure, and largest indoor cooling care center for sheltering the remains of your loved until cremation takes place. We also offer the option to be present in privacy for the cremation process.
What exactly is provided for veterans?
Callaway-Jones has been honored to serve veterans and their families over many years and helping them claim all of their earned benefits. Veterans and their spouses are entitled to no-cost placement at any VA Cemetery with Military Honors consisting of 21-gun salute, folding and presentation of the United States flag, and playing of Taps.
Can I prepay for my service?
You certainly can, and in many cases you should. Callaway-Jones offers free planning consultations so you can make informed decisions to protect your family. We also offer interactive seminars and events mixed with fun activities. We also offer free information you can request.
Can I transfer my plans from another funeral home to you?
If you have already planned your funeral, moving your plan to Callaway-Jones and taking advantage of all we offer is simple. Simply call or request an appointment. We’ll accept your policy and follow it in its entirety, with no surprise costs to you or add-ons. That’s the peace of mind we offer you.
Being a 5th generation Funeral Director, Cody Jones has grown up with funerals his whole life, with a wealth of knowledge passed down from one generation to the next.
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Customer Reviews
Jamye Kennedy-Calkins
Margaret has been so wonderful. She took special care of my mom after she passed. We were allowed some private time to say our goodbyes. She handled my mother with respect and love. Margaret thank you for taking the time to make our family feel special. Thank you for checking on my dad and making sure he was ok. You go above and beyond. Which we greatly appreciate. Margaret you have been such a blessing for our family. You are such a wonderful special person. We felt very comfortable with you from the first time we met you. Callaway-Jones is blessed to have you. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. You treated us like family. Our cup runneth over. I don’t know where to rate you and Callaway-Jones Funeral Home but I would tell you we are 100 percent satisfied and pleased.
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If you are in need, we would not consider anyone but Callaway-Jones Funeral Home. Ask for Margaret.
Anne Boykin
From the moment I made the dreaded call to Callaway-Jones to the minute the Memorial Service was over, I was comforted in knowing that my every request was met with an instant “can do” amazing attitude.
Ricky Alderete and Anaili Hernandez were most professional and especially comforting to me. They made certain that my every concern disappeared and my every wish was granted. Anaili is a media genius and made the video presentation for my daughter absolutely beautiful.
When we arrived at the service, every detail was perfect. The photo gallery and the reception set up was beautiful! I would not have changed a thing. Patti Wade and Anaili saw to it that everything was on time and went as planned. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart.
Shane Nalley
Marci and the staff at Callaway-Jones were very kind, caring and personable. My family and I felt like we were more like family than clients. Marci was there to console and guide us through this very difficult time. Glad we chose them lay our mom to rest.
Mary Whitmire
Cody and his staff were wonderful with our family. They were patient, kind and understanding. Cody took the time to hear from all of us and fulfilled every wish we had for our mom’s service. Cody was professional, yet felt like family.
Liz Sander
Our mother passed away very unexpectedly in early January of this year. My sister and I are very appreciative of the kind and compassionate staff at Callaway Jones. Our funeral director, Kristen was very easy to work with during a very upsetting time. Her professionalism and attention to detail were greatly appreciated by our family. It was a pleasure dealing with the staff as we planned and executed Mom’s memorial service. The passing of a loved one is difficult, but Kristen and staff helped to make it more bearable. Thank you.
Jim Williams
From the time we made the first call to Callaway-Jones until today, when I had additional questions, we have been extremely pleased with our choice to use Callaway-Jones for our son’s funeral. We want to express our appreciation to the entire staff, especially Marci Ramirez and Ricky Alderete, for everything you did for us. The leadership from Ricky and the kindness/guidance/ability to shift direction seamlessly we were shown from Marci were very helpful during this difficult time. This CJ team was quick to respond to our every need in a very caring, loving way. They patiently guided our every step and clearly provided the information needed to make decisions that were difficult for us. Our family wants to say thank you so much for all of their help. We will recommend Callaway-Jones to our family and friends.
Wanda McGill
I highly recommend Callaway-Jones. They took care of my dad 47 years ago when he passed. Mom wanted them to handle things when she passed so that’s who we called. Marci Ramirez has been great! She cared about every aspect of the arrangements and worked with me on all the details. She made herself available to me any time I might need her. She is very professional while being our friend and understanding what we were going through with our mom’s service. So thankful for this top-notch funeral center still being in our town. Thank you so much Marci!
