Services

Funerals

Planning a funeral service can be daunting in the midst of a challenging season; we are here to mitigate those stresses and support you and your family in the planning and funeral process. We have a variety of customizable choices available to you, and we’ll work with you to accommodate the needs and budget of all Sonoma County families. Our team has years of experience helping families of all different religious and cultural backgrounds with services for their loved ones.

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“Thank you to Eggen & Lance for making such a difficult time into such a beautiful memory. Harry was such a kind hearted angel throughout the process and helped us every step of the way. He really went the extra miles for us in addressing our questions and concerns. From our initial meeting through the memorial service, everything was perfect. Our service was held in their chapel, followed by a celebration of life reception in their reception room. I want to express how grateful our family is for your heartfelt care and services. I know my dad was looking down and smiling at his gorgeous celebration of life. Thank you so much.”

Rhonda Alderman

Burials

Traditionally, a burial service involves a visitation and is followed by a funeral service. While the casket is typically present at both these events, it is your decision whether to have the casket open. You then have a number of options for interment. Decisions also need to be made on whether the body needs to be embalmed, what kind of casket to use, what cemetery to use and what to put on the gravestone.

Monumental cemetery

A monumental cemetery is the traditional style of cemetery where headstones or other monuments made of marble or granite rise vertically above the ground. There are countless different types of designs for headstones, ranging from very simple, to large and complex.

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Lawn cemetery

A lawn cemetery is where each grave is marked with a small commemorative plaque that is placed horizontally at the head of the grave at ground-level. Families can still be involved in the design and in choosing the information contained on the plaque, but in most cases the plaques are a standard design.

Mausoleum

A mausoleum is an external, free-standing building constructed as a monument enclosing the interment space or burial chamber of a deceased person or people. A mausoleum may be considered a type of tomb, or the tomb may be considered to be within the mausoleum.

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Columbarium

Columbarium walls are generally reserved for cremated remains. While cremated remains can be kept at home by families, or scattered somewhere significant to the deceased, a columbarium provides friends and family a place to come to visit. Columbarium walls do not take up a lot of space and a cheaper alternative to a burial plot.

Natural cemeteries

Natural cemeteries, also known as eco-cemeteries or green cemeteries, are a new style of cemetery set aside for natural burials. Natural burials are motivated by the desire to be environmentally conscious. While natural burials can be performed at any type of cemetery, they are usually done in a natural woodland area. Conventional markings, such as headstones, are generally replaced with a tree, bush, or the placement of a natural stone.

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Cremations

Cremation is an increasingly popular option for families here in Sonoma County, serving as an alternative to burial. Reasons for cremation vary: some religions request it, while other people consider it more environmentally conscious. Some may simply like the idea of cremation over traditional burials. Cremation is not an alternative to a funeral, but rather an alternative to burials or other forms of disposition. Cremated remains can be scattered, buried, or they may be kept with the family in a decorative urn. There are so many unique options for your family when it comes to cremation today: cremated remains can be placed in an artificial coral reef in the ocean; they can be launched into space or sent up in helium balloons; they can even be spun into glass pieces of art or diamonds. Whatever you desire, we’re here to discuss the options available to you.

Green Burials

We are proud to be the only funeral home in Sonoma County that has green burial packages. These packages are bundled and then discounted. The discount will be applied when green burial products are purchased through Eggen & Lance. If you wish to select products or services outside of these packages, the package will then be itemized, and the discount will not apply.

What is green burial?

A green funeral is choosing to have a funeral with very minimal impact to our environment. Green Burial means that there will be no harmful chemicals used, and all Burial containers/ shrouds will be 100% biodegradable. This will allow them break down naturally in the earth. We offer many options for families to choose, from a home funeral to a service in our facility and graveside at a green burial cemetery. Our services can be private of if you wish, or public. We strongly encourage family involvement from start to finish to make this the most personal ceremony.

Is embalming necessary?

No, California state law says that anyone who passes away must be placed in refrigeration or embalmed within 24 hours of passing. Embalming is not required by law but there are some situations that may require it. Our facility can accommodate both. With a family that chooses to have a “Green Visitation” we offer two forms of presentation, non-invasive techniques and minimal invasive technique. The use of dry ice is best to keep the body in its natural state. It helps slows down the biological breakdown. We also offer Ecobalming which is a temporary preservation of their loved one with natural oils done through internal practices with minimal invasion. The family can choose which ever they feel most comfortable with.

Can I Have a Green Cremation?

Yes, you can. You can still have a green funeral whether at home or in our facility. Instead of taking your loved one to a cemetery we will transport them to our crematory. We also offer a selection of green, biodegradable urns.

“The Green Burial Council believes a casket, urn, or shroud is suitable for a green burial if it is made from materials/substances that are nontoxic and readily biodegradable. We also require that these products not be made from materials that are harvested in a manner that unnecessarily destroys habitat, as is the case with certain types of materials.”

– Green Burial Council

Green Burial Options

Going Home

$3,720

This is an option that will allow the families to have the services within the comfort of their own home. Eggen & Lance will take your loved one into our care, prepare your loved one for an in home service. The preparation process consists of gently washing your loved one, dressing, refrigeration and dry ice. We will then transport your loved one to the home. We will supply the transportation to and from each location, the family does the service on their own in the comfort of their home. We will then come back to the house the next day and transport your loved one to a local cemetery that offers green burials. Savings of $1,055.00
Going Home package with cremation… $3,725 (Does not include graveside)

Contemporary Green Funeral

$4,345

Different from the traditional funeral, this contemporary funeral package allows the family to personalize their services with the convenience of using our facility and staff. This package includes our basic services of the funeral director and staff, local transportation from the place of passing, preparation of your loved one for a visitation, washing, refrigeration, dry ice for visitation, dressing, two hours of visitation the funeral ceremony, transportation to a local cemetery, and the final green burial committal ceremony. Discount of $1,650.00

Visitation with Burial

$3,845

We have put this package together for those who are going the more contemporary funeral route. More often we are seeing more personalized services from the families. This package includes our basic services of the funeral director and staff, local transportation from the place of passing, preparation of your loved one for a visitation, washing, refrigeration, dry ice for visitation, dressing, three hours of visitation, use of our reception facility, transportation to a local cemetery, and the final green burial committal ceremony. Discount of $1,555.00

In Memory

$3,795

With contemporary services becoming more popular, we have a package that meets the needs of those families that want to have the green burial but have a service “In Memory” of their loved one. The green burial will take place first, then after or later, the memorial service can take place. This package includes our basic services of the funeral director and staff, local transportation from the place of passing, preparation of your loved one, washing, refrigeration, dressing, transportation to a local cemetery, and the final green burial committal ceremony, use of our facility for a memorial service and reception hall. Discount of $1,555.00

Committal Ceremony

$3,305

It is not uncommon to have a simple committal service at the location of your loved one’s final resting place. This package includes our basic services of the funeral director and staff, local transportation from the place of passing, preparation of your loved one, washing, refrigeration, dressing, transportation to a local cemetery, and the final green burial committal ceremony. Discount of $1,225.00

**Ecobalming

$845

Ecobalming uses natural oils instead of Formaldehyde, like embalming, it is not required by law. You may choose to do this if you wish to have an extended visitation (four hours) please see non-green visitation for pricing. If you do not wish to have Ecobalming you may choose the floral herb wash along with refrigeration and dry ice. Two hour maximum visitation for unembalmed/ non-Ecobalmed services.

Additional Preparation

Dressing, Casketing, Cosmetics
$275

Restoration Art (per hour)
$95

Floral and herb water wash
$250

Dry Ice
$145