Memorial and Cemetery Services

Wake/Funeral Services

What to do when a loved one passes:

STEP 1 – CONTACT MEMORIAL SERVICES

If you are unsure of what to do or who to call, please contact Memorial Services at (480) 278-7050. The Memorial Services staff is here to guide and assist you through the process.

STEP 2 – SELECT A MORTUARY

The Community is contracted with local mortuaries and will cover all basic mortuary costs, but will only pay up to $3,370 per burial. Enrolled community members are welcome to select any mortuary they choose; however, they will be responsible for all costs exceeding $3,370.00. All mortuary costs will be paid directly to the mortuary chosen.

What’s included in mortuary costs:

• Funeral Director and all paperwork
• Embalming, dressing, and casketing
• Transportation from location of passing to mortuary
• Hearse
• Casket/urn
• Register book with colored memorial cards
• Transportation to Wake/Funeral

For more information on financial assistance for funerals, visit the Administration department’s Funeral Assistance page.

BUNKER FAMILY FUNERALS & CREMATION 33 North Centennial Way Mesa, AZ 85201 (480) 964-8686 www.bunkerfuneral.com

WHITNEY & MURPHY FUNERAL HOME 4800 East Indian School Rd. Phoenix, AZ, 85018 (602) 840-5600 whitneymurphyfuneralhome.com

Set up an appointment with the selected mortuary. Items or information to bring to the mortuary:

• Cause of death for the death certificate
• Names of pallbearers
• Picture for memorial cards
• Burial attire for your loved one

STEP 3 – SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT WITH MEMORIAL SERVICES

• Provide a picture of your loved one for flier
• Schedule date and times for services
• If a Veteran, Memorial Services will contact Veteran’s Services if you wish
• Select cemetery and grave site location*

*St. Francis Cemetery – must obtain permission from Church Deacon

STEP 4 – OTHER ITEMS FOR THE FAMILY TO CONSIDER

• Select a facilitator/emcee for services
• Contact Church if requesting to have any services at their facilities
• Select a traditional advisor if conducting a traditional ceremony/service
• Write eulogy
• Assign someone to oversee kitchen/nursery
• Plan meal menu and preparation. Food should be prepared or cooked by family members and/or friends. (Day labors and Memorial Services staff are not required to prepare or cook meals)
• Provide extra items needed in kitchen. (Coffee, punch, water, sugar, cream, foil, etc.)
• If showing a slide show, schedule a test presentation prior to the service with Memorial Services staff

Questions?

Contact Memorial Services at (480) 278-7050

Cemetery Services

The cemetery staff is here to assist with burials and complete community requests. The staff maintain three cemeteries and assist with funerals and burials.

Visit the Facilities tab for cemetery locations.

Cemetery Crew at Work	Cemetery Set-up

Burial Requests

Cemetery staff provides the following for graveside services:

• Headboard with name, date of birth and date of passing
• Outerbox or vault
• Canopy, table, chairs and igloo with water and cups
• Lowering straps for casket
• Staff will prepare gravesite prior to burial, provide tools, and assist with covering of grave during services
• Backhoe will be available, if needed
• Families may request a burn pit after services are completed

Family Hand Digging Grave

Families may hand dig the grave.

• Memorial Services will set up 1 canopy and provide 1 igloo with water and cups.
• Memorial Services will lend shovels and a hand bar.
• The family must designate a family member or friend who will be responsible for receiving and returning the tools.

Residential Set Ups

Families may choose to continue the wake or overnight services at the family residence. The cemetery crew will provide:

• 1 canopy, 8 tables and 30 chairs
• Side curtains are available depending upon the weather forecast. Side curtains may not always available
• 1 trash container and/or request bulk trash pick-up
• 1 ADA portable toilet

Grave damage or headboard replacements

If you see a damaged/sunken grave or need a head board replaced, please call 480-278-7050 or email: PWCustomerService@srpmic-nsn.gov to place a work order.

Graffiti and Other Reporting

If you see any suspicious activity while at any of the Community cemeteries, contact SR Police Dispatch at 480-850-9230 or CALL 9-1-1 FOR ALL EMERGENCIES.

Please report all suspicious activities such as:

• Graffiti
• Grave damage
• Aggressive visitors
• Reckless drivers
• Abandoned vehicles
• Other illegal activities

DO NOT confront individuals.

Questions?

Contact Memorial Services at (480) 278-7050

Facilities

The Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community has two state of the art facilities for funeral and wake services. One facility is located in Salt River and one facility is located in Lehi.

Memorial Hall

9849 East Earll Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Amenities

• Sanctuary and dining hall
• Full kitchen– (See staff for kitchen planning details)
• Kitchen amenities (coffee pot, drink containers, large ice chests, ice machine, refrigerator, stove, barbecue grill)
• Nursery (Memorial Hall– See staff for nursery details)
• Sound system
• Projector and screens
• Staff on site during services
• Day workers are available to assist Memorial Services staff and families
• Wakes and funerals take scheduling preference. If another family requests to schedule a wake and/or funeral for a loved one, any memorial service must be rescheduled.
• Memorial Hall is closed every first week of July for the annual Reburial Ceremony. All services during this time will be held at Xalychidom Piipaash Nyvaash.

Xalychidom Piipaash Nyvaash

3660 North Horne Road
Mesa AZ 85203

Amenities

• Sanctuary and dining hall
• Full kitchen– (See staff for kitchen planning details)
• Kitchen amenities (coffee pot, drink containers, large ice chests, ice machine, refrigerator, stove, barbecue grill)
• Sound system
• Projector and screens
• Staff on site during services
• Day workers are available to assist Memorial Services staff and families
• Wakes and funerals take scheduling preference. If another family requests to schedule a wake and/or funeral for a loved one, any memorial service must be rescheduled.

Community Cemeteries

Salt River Cemetery
10661 East Palm Lane, Scottsdale, AZ 85256

Lehi Cemetery
926 East Thomas Road, Mesa, AZ 85203

Private Cemetery

St. Francis Cemetery (owned by St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church)
9848 East Earl Drive
Scottsdale, AZ 85256
*Must have approval from the church for burial

Questions?

Contact Memorial Services at (480) 278-7050