The death of a loved one is often one of the most stressful, emotional times for a family. Walking into a funeral home to make arrangements for their loved one can add to that stress.
“For us, it’s important that every person who walks through our doors receives the highest level of care and grace during this difficult time,” said Leah Critchfield, a pre-need counselor and assistant funeral director at Good Shepherd Funeral Home. “We are here to help and give them exactly what their wishes are. Because we are a family-owned business, we understand the importance of personal relationships and connection. We encourage our families to lean on us for the support they need, and we are truly honored to be a part of their family during this most difficult time. We take that very seriously.”
For nearly a decade, Good Shepherd has provided compassionate service and, whether it’s for a direct cremation or full service and burial, each client receives the same graceful and thorough support with a nod to ease and convenience.
Good Shepherd’s mission is to provide choices that fit within a family’s budget, allowing clients to honor loved ones without causing financial strain.
The company’s two recently renovated Omaha locations at 82nd & L Street and 90th & Spaulding offer a wide range of amenities. Their customizable planning options let families personalize traditional burials, cremations and other related services. Additionally, they can coordinate online memorials, tribute videos, funeral fund donations, flower orders, daily grief support emails and service announcements.
The 82nd Street location has a renovated chapel that not only doubled the size of the original chapel, but also includes a sound-rated folding wall that allows for two separate areas to host visitations. A new large canopied entrance area now provides enough space to accommodate long processional lines and military activities for veterans, for example. The revamped reception area can now seat 120 and features large windows for added ambiance.
State-of-the-art technology allows Good Shepherd to create personalized videos and slideshows, as well as to publicize upcoming events throughout the community. Its custom fleet of cars includes a Rolls Royce with a clear back, as well as a motorcycle hearse.
“We are here to help families create something that reflects the life of their loved one, to bring those wishes to life,” she said. “We are incredibly honored to be part of planning the last tribute for our families — families that are part of the community in which we all live.”
She encourages anyone curious about their services to walk through the doors at Good Shepherd and ask any questions they may have.
“Start with your questions. You don’t have to know everything about a funeral to come through the door,” Critchfield said. “People sometimes think they will be pressured into doing something they may not want to do or feel as if they can’t afford it. Ask for a general price list. Have a conversation with us. Ask, ‘What can you provide for me?’ We literally have something for everyone.”
For more information, please visit gfsuneral.com.
