Our Services

ATTENTION to detail and pride in service has always been a priority at the Clark Funeral Homes.
Since 1890 the professionals of Clark Funeral Homes of Southwest Missouri have served area families
with understanding and compassion; knowing just when to offer a friendly handshake or hug and when
 to quietly step back and let family care for family.

Over the years Funeral Services have changed to meet the needs of changing times and changing families. At the Clark Funeral Homes you will find we offer the latest in modern innovations alongside the time honored traditions. Our Funeral Directors can help you select the type of service that best reflects the personality of your loved one.
F.J. BIGHAM WITH FIRST MOTORIZED
HEARSE IN NEWTON COUNTY


CLARK-BIGHAM FLEET IN 1950



Generally Funeral types will fall into one of three catagories:  Traditional, Graveside or Cremation.
Clark Funeral Homes offers services and selections to arrange any of these three types of services.
We also stand ready to help you arrange any other type of service, to meet the requirments of your
faith or your family traditions.

During your private arrangement conference with a licensed Funeral Director,
you may select any of the following services:

Preparation of the deceased for viewing or cremation
Private family viewing
Selection of your choice of casket & outer burial container
Floral display and delivery service
Filing of all necessary paperwork
Professionally written obituary
Distribution of obituary to requested newspapers
Assistance in contacting clergy, vocalists, musicians and pallbearers
Notification to cemetery and gravediggers
Required notifications to health department and social security
Traditional family visitation and/or open viewing
Limousine service

These special services offer opportunities for service personalization:
Military Honors Service
Personalized memorial folders
Video Tributes commemorating the life of the individual
Memory board display
Memorabilia display
Consultation with headstone/memorial marker professional

All of these listed details and many others are overseen by the experienced, dedicated individuals
of Clark Funeral Homes. Each member of the Clark Funeral Home team appreciates the trust placed
in us by the families we serve. We are dedicated to serving our friends and neighbors during their
greatest time of need. We hope to always live up to and deserve that trust.


Please call us at 417-451-2345 to answer any questions you may have
regarding funeral planning.