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The Consulate neither accepts applications by post nor does it send passports/OCI cards/attested documents by post. This is in view of the instances where passports/OCI cards sent by DHL/Deutsch Post have been misplaced/lost. Therefore, the provision related to self- addressed envelop for sending documents has been discontinued. The documents have to be collected by the applicant or her/his authorized representative between 1600 to 1700 hrs at the Consulate. Per German regulations, embalming should not be performed for persons who die of a quarantinable communicable disease, including COVID-19.
All of our pre-paid plans are transferable and will be honored by any of the qualifying Dignity Memorial providers in North America. Pre-plan today to protect the people you love and receive 10% off prepaid funeral plans. Fill out the form, and a funeral planning advisor will contact you shortly. He or she can answer your questions so you can begin planning your perfect celebration of life.
CREMATIONCemetery options for cremation
Cook Funeral & Cremation Services is a beautiful place to plan and host a funeral, memorial or reception. The Cook family has a heritage of caring that spans three generations. To be able to guide families through a difficult time is a privilege and a calling for us.
We make it a priority to provide the next-of-kin with all available details surrounding their loved one’s death. Please understand that when a death occurs over a weekend, most German offices, including certain police authorities, are closed. Therefore, in some cases, it might take until the next business day for us to provide the next-of-kin with additional information. We remain committed to the health of our guests and are proud to offer remote planning consultations. Request a free quote online and you’ll be connected with a local funeral planning professional. By phone, text and email, get all of your questions answered from the comfort of your own home.
Cremation options
Since 1957, three generations of Cooks have cared for the community. When it comes to honoring veterans, our level of dedication and commitment is unrivaled. We go above and beyond to recognize and pay respect to the courageous men and women who risked their lives for their country. We truly believe that the men and women who answered our nation’s call embody the ideals Americans hold dear.
If you place a life celebration with us, but at some point in the future, and for any reason, you would like to add to your plan with new arrangements, you can. With Lifetime Flexibility, if you want to make any changes to your plan, we are always available to discuss your many options. Along the way, Ron Sr. and Johanne had two more sons, Brad and Lee.
Planning ahead
Everything we do is focused on celebrating the details of your loved one's life and helping you find a path toward healing. Kindly note that other than IGCS there is no other agency/person authorized to provide passport and consular services on behalf of the Consulate. Please do not transact with any other agency/person who offer to provide such services on behalf of the Consulate.
Should any detail of our service not meet the expectations as promised in our agreement, we’ll do everything we can to make it right, up to refunding that portion of the service. In 1982, Fred purchased Sullivan-Borr Funeral Chapel in Grand Rapids and eventually merged that chapel with Cook in 1992. After college, Lee came on board to help with the finances and oversee the pre-need department. We also offer cremation jewelry, which is a lovely way to keep a loved one close to your heart.
At Cook Funeral Homes, we're also experts in planning funeral, cremation or cemetery services in advance. Planning ahead is a responsible, caring act that can reduce stress for your grieving loved ones. It’s easy to understand how making decisions now about your final arrangements can help assure those left behind that your wishes are being honored. When you have a prepaid funeral plan with a Dignity Memorial provider and wish to transfer the plan to another location more than 75 miles away, every detail of your plan moves with you.
The U.S. embassy or consulate in the consular district in which the person died is responsible for preparing the Consular Report of Death of a U.S. citizen civilian abroad. This document is accepted in the United States as the legal equivalent of a state death certificate. Complete the form, and a funeral planning advisor will contact you right away. Record your final wishes, the details of your family heritage, military history, estate information and more in our free planning guide. Therefore, it is mandatory to use the services of Indo- German Consultancy Services , for all the services, except the services provided directly by the Consulate.
Stay up-to-date on event information as well as memories shared on Richard Byron Charles’s Tribute Wall. Should you pass away before your purchased cemetery property is fully paid for, your family will receive some financial relief. Our Purchase Protection Plan helps take care of any remaining balance due to the cemetery. Purchaser must be under 65 years of age; maximum forgiveness balance not to exceed $5,000. At Dignity Memorial, we strive to get every detail right the first time, every time. That's why we offer every family we serve a 100% service guarantee.
At Cook Funeral Home, we are dedicated to helping you celebrate your life or that of a loved one with a funeral and memorial service befitting the life lived. Whatever kind and size of service best suits you or your loved one, we can easily accommodate that. Cook Funeral & Cremation Services has multiple chapels for indoor services large and small and a flexible event space for catered gatherings. Our funeral planners will work with you to put together a personalized plan that considers your religion, culture, personal preferences and budget. Cook Funeral & Cremation Services offers many options.
Since Consulate has resumed regular consular services w.e.f. 1 July 2022, there is no requirement of booking a prior appointment. Applicants may walk-in with their completed applications for the consular services provided by the Consulate on any working day during the working hours from 0930 hrs to 1130 hrs. When a U.S. citizen in Germany passes away, the German authorities will immediately seek to inform any next-of-kin in Germany of that person’s death and offer their assistance.
Whether you and/or any family members have been in contact with German police authorities. Because God taught his disciples to feed the hungry close the poor help the people in need. If so, you can upgrade your listing by participating in our Preferred Provider Program.
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