My friend from university recently passed, and his visitation was held at Linnemann. I was very impressed with the extent of preparations that went into the evening on such short notice:
- Two funeral home attendants each stationed at both the front and rear entrances.
- Guest books at both entrances.
- Cards for donations.
- A writing station for loved ones to scribe their favorite memories of the deceased.
- An entire room filled with photo collages of his life.
- A color booklet with pictures and a detailed story of my friend's life, including quotes about fond memories from his family. There were enough booklets so that everyone in attendance could take one home.
- A 15 minute video complete with moving images, music and quotes from and about my friend. It was edited in storytelling fashion, discussing his life from beginning, to university and beyond, both hardships and high points.
The visitation was an open casket. While a person never resembles how you remember them in life, Linnemann did a fine job of making him appear at rest. Next to the casket was a poster board featuring the last speech my friend wrote. He was a motivational speaker and this made for a beautiful touch.
Sadly, I've attended many funerals in my life, but Linnemann has by far offered the best service. The facility itself is modern, clean, and bright. The rooms are spacious and can accommodate large groups of mourners. There are also plenty of chairs and couches in each of the rooms. Ample free parking is available in the lot across the street as well.
Linnemann went above and beyond to make a comfortable grieving process for both my friend's relatives and for those who knew him socially. It was the perfect bridge of connecting his loved ones of all ages and from all walks of life. read more