Bates-Gould Funeral Home

Make arrangements: Meet with the Bates-Gould Funeral Home funeral director to make arrangements for the funeral, including selecting a date and time, choosing a casket or urn, and deciding on any special requests or religious ceremonies.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

Viewing and visitation: Bates-Gould Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Plan the service: Work with the Bates-Gould Funeral Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Alliance, Nebraska families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.