"We’re glad you asked" is a means we have used for answering questions people have had throughout the years about funeral services. These articles have been published in our local paper and on radio. Should you have a question you wished answered, please feel free to contact us, and we'll be happy to provide you with the answers you need to make the important decisions.

What is the purpose of a funeral?
For thousands of years, funerals have allowed survivors to express their feelings about the death of someone they love.
According to noted grief educator Alan Wolfelt, the funeral ceremony helps mourners:

~ Acknowledge someone has died
~ Say good-bye
~ Remember the person who died and encourages us to share those memories with others
~ Affirm the worth of their relationship with the person who died
~ Provide a social support system
~ Search for the meaning of life and death
~ Offer continuity and hope for the living

Meaningful funeral ceremonies are rites of passage that help survivors accept a life without the person who died. The rituals provide comfort in their predictability when events seem chaotic and out of control. The funeral is a socially-recognized forum for expressing intense grief. Without a funeral ceremony, mourners often miss the sense of closure.

Why have a public viewing?
Viewing is part of many cultural and ethnic traditions. Many grief specialists report that viewing aids the grief process by helping the bereaved recognize the reality of death.

What will make the loss of a loved one easier?
Sharing your grief with friends and family members. The best way to begin the healing process is with a meaningful funeral, where you experience the support of others who also share your loss. Participating in the funeral as fully as possible by planning a service that is personal and reflects your loved one's life as well as sharing memories will help you feel that you celebrated your loved one's life and ease your grief. 

Where may I receive additional information concerning grief recovery?
Our funeral home assumes a leadership role in providing material to those wishing information on grief resolution. Call us, we can help. 

Where may I receive additional information concerning grief recovery? Our funeral home assumes a leadership role in providing material to those wishing information on grief resolution. Call us, we can help.

How can I create a unique and meaningful service?
We understand the importance of personalization and have created a variety of unique ways to add special personal touches to the service and visitation. For more information, we encourage you to visit our Service Options page.

Can you help us with sending memorials to the funeral?
For floral and other tributes, we offer a full range of services and products. Please contact us for more information.

What is the purpose of a vault?
Outer burial containers enclose the casket and support the weight of the earth. Many are also designed to prevent water from entering the casket. Although no law requires that a burial vault be used, some cemeteries may require some kind of outer enclosure.

What should I do if death occurs away from home?
If the death occurs out of state, you should call Omega Funeral Home immediately at (204) 857-4621 or (800) 303-4621. We can coordinate with local funeral directors at the place of death. As a member of several professional organizations, we can help you.

We understand that you may have additional questions; we encourage you to contact us should you like more information regarding our services. We may be reached directly at (204) 857-4621 or (800) 303-4621 or via email at