Saint Joseph, MO —St. Joseph Memorial Park announced it plans to offer a free service to members of the community who have cremated remains of their loved ones that they would like to put to rest.

“Whispering Pines was built in 2013 for the purpose of offering a safe place for people to gather and remember their loved ones,” said Eric Montegna, General Manager of St. Joseph Memorial Park. “The majority of families do not have a final resting place for their loved one’s cremated remains. Psychologists point out that having a final resting place is important for both healing and legacy for future generations.”

The service will take place May 23, at 12 p.m. at the Whispering Pines Cremation Garden in St. Joseph Memorial Park, 5005 Frederick Ave., St. Joseph, MO 64506.

“We believe everyone should have a final resting place for family members to go to remember and honor their loved ones. We have served the St. Joseph and surrounding communities for five consecutive generations and this is another new way we can support the healing of those who have experienced a loss,” Montegna added.

In order to take advantage of the offering individuals are being asked to contact the staff of St. Joseph Memorial Park by Thursday, May 21st at 816-233-2526 to complete the necessary inurnment authorizations.

The cremated remains will be placed in the ossuary before a community memorial service scheduled for 12:00 Noon May 23rd.

For those who attend, David Mejia will conduct a Farewell Service to celebrate the lives of those lost.