Immediate Need Funeral Arrangements

If someone you know has just passed away or is expected to soon, please accept our sincerest condolences. The coming days will likely be stressful and filled with grief but please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. At Highlands Funeral Home, we strive to offer every family we serve with the support and guidance they need from the first call until long after the service has ended.

If you are in immediate need, we recommend planning a funeral as soon as possible. In the immediate days following a loved one’s passing, your family may have to make 70 or more decisions in regard to planning a funeral service.

Quality Funeral and Celebrant Services

At our firm, we offer a selection of different packages to meet your family’s needs and budget. No matter the type of service you desire, our caring and experienced funeral directors will be able to help you create a personalized and meaningful service.

For many years, families have chosen to have their loved ones buried with a funeral service occurring beforehand. We are proud to offer traditional funeral services to the communities of Louisville KY and would be honored to assist you if you’re interested in planning a funeral service.

Although funerals have been popular for many years, more and more families are choosing to have their loved one cremated. Cremation offers many benefits compared to funeral services. For many people, the lower cost, simplicity and flexibility provided by cremation is preferred. Our affordable cremation services have been the leading choice in Louisville KY. 

If you wish to have your loved one cremated, you will likely be interested in planning a celebration of life or memorial service. These types of services are great because they allow for more personalization to create a truly one-of-a-kind memorial experience. We offer a variety of celebrant services for those interested in honoring their loved one through a celebration of life service.

If you are in immediate need of funeral arrangements or are simply interested in planning a funeral, please visit our online funeral planning form. 
Online Funeral Planning Form

What To Expect When You Call

Before you can begin to make funeral arrangements, we must first gather some initial information. While it may be difficult, we ask that you try to provide us with as much information as possible. Doing so will help us better understand who your loved one was and also allow us to begin the arrangement process and completion of necessary documents. Some of the initial information required includes:
  • The deceased’s name, date of birth, and date of death
  • Have they prepared a will that outlines their wishes for caring for their remains?
  • Is the deceased an organ donor?
  • Do you need a legal pronouncement of death?
  • The location to pick up the remains
We also offer an online arrangement process. This allows you to begin the arrangement process from anywhere at your own pace. Once these initial questions have been asked, the funeral director will arrange a time for you to come into our offices and complete the arrangements. Please know that should you have any questions or concerns; our staff will be here to support and assist you. For more information or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
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Louisville’s Trusted Funeral Home

An important part of planning a funeral is working with a funeral home you can trust. Rest assured that our firm offers families quality services tailored to meet your family’s needs and budget. With transparent pricing and a supportive and caring staff, we are proud to be the funeral home in Louisville that families trust to help honor their loved one.

Below we have provided you with some other helpful information if your family is in immediate need of funeral arranagements. To learn more, please browse through the resources provided below.