The Searby Way: New Tamaroa funeral home conveys feeling of comfortable elegance and sense of family
There is a calm and comfortable elegance to the new Searby Funeral Home in Tamaroa.
It's both an investment in the Searby Funeral Home business and in the community it serves. It's a truly remarkable, selfless undertaking and the result is stunning.
Although services were held in the new funeral home last week, the community gets a first look during an open house this Sunday, Nov. 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Your host director will be Megan Steward who joined the Searby staff almost two years ago. She is a native of Radom, Ill., a graduate of the Nashville Community High School and a graduate of the Southern Illinois University of Mortuary Science.
She works alongside Mr. and Mrs. David Searby and son Paul, director Chad Schrader and office manager Donnella Swink at homes in Du Quoin and Tamaroa. Their attention to detail is carried out in the new Tamaroa funeral home. The fit and finish are flawless. The amenities meet every need of families and visitors.
The chapel is spacious. The lighting perfect. The remarkable sound and memorial videos are controlled from a modern electronics center in the office. A nearby kitchenette meets the needs of family members who want a place to sit and talk. It provides a respite for restless children. The service can be viewed from a large monitor on the wall opposite the cabinetry.
The decor--the blend of furnishings and color--is breathtaking.
David Searby credits wife Linda for bringing together all of the elements of a perfect visitation and service experience.
Outside, the south side of the funeral home is all under cover with spacious parking.
A 10-foot wide porch runs the width of the entrance (with no steps).
Begun years ago as the Kringer Funeral Home, it was purchased by the Searby family in 1974. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Searby, managed the home. Mr. Searby passed away in January 2013, but David's mother will be here for the open house.
Prepare to be impressed.