Fallen Heroes Program Our family’s commitment to honor the men and women who make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Armed Forces Firefighters Police Officers EMS Personnel
Words cannot express the debt of gratitude we all owe to those who protect our American way of life. The brave men and women who selflessly put themselves in harm’s way to protect our freedoms, our homes and keeping our families safe while putting your life on the line, we respectfully salute you all. Gednetz-Ruzek-Brown and Brown Funeral Homes committed to honor those men and women who make the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Our Fallen Heroes Program is our commitment to honor those men and women. Our Fallen Heroes Program is for anyone who is killed in action in the Armed Forces or who dies in the line of duty as a Firefighter, Police Officer or EMS Personnel. In recognition of those men and women who go above the risk most Americans assume, the following services are provided at no cost to the Fallen Heroes family at any of our locations.
Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Memorial Package
Includes 24 hour availability of staff for funeral counseling, necessary arrangements, securing permits, filing and obtaining death certificates and other forms and claims, preparation of necessary notices, and coordination of service plans with parties involved in the final disposition of the fallen hero.
Items below are matching and custom printed Memorial Folders or Prayer Cards Thank You Cards Framed Portrait size 16x20 or Custom Portrait Cap Panel for Casket Guest Register Book
Transfer of Fallen Hero to Funeral Home This rate covers a 25 mile radius from either location and is considered local.
Embalming This is required if: Have a service with a viewing Shipment by common carrier or interstate transportation is necessary
Other Preparation Sanitary care, dressing and placement in casket or alternative container, cosmetics and restoration.
Use of Facilities, Staff and Equipment Tribute ceremony at our facility or another location or a Memorial Service. This includes visitation, viewing , funeral ceremony and graveside service.
Automotive Equipment Includes hearse, service vehicles and limousine for up to 12 people.
Cremation If cremation is preferred, we offer cremation which includes all transfers, the cremation, and the highest level of respect and integrity for the processing of the cremated remains.
Benefit Assitance Our staff will help with application for and notification of Social Security, Veterans Administration, Veterans Affairs, Personnel Departments and Fraternal organizations for any available benefits that your family may be entitled to receive. At your families request, we will handle all life insurance claims on their behalf.
Cash Advances Cash advance items are those that are provided by a third party company and we can not control the cost of those items. We will bill at the same amount billed by us to the family. This included but not limited to cemetery charges, death certificates, clergy honorarium, public transportation, obituaries and flowers.
Free Notary Service Following a death there may be forms to be notarized. As part of our service, we offer to handle all of this at no charge.
Personalized Service Our staff is dedicated to providing care to the families we serve. ALL of our services are provided with dignity and respect. Our staff pays attention to details and go above and beyond to provide services that reflect your loved one.
Questions If any question should arise, please do not hesitate to call our facility and we will assist in any way possible.
Gednetz-Ruzek-Brown Funeral Home
Brown Funeral Home
126 W. Vermont Ave. Sebring, Ohio 44672 330-938-2526
510 Jennings Ave. Salem, Ohio 44460 330-332-