J.B. Ratterman and Sons Grand Chapels

Three Affordable Choices of Professional Funeral Services Options

We uniquely offer three affordably priced funeral/cremation plans with visitation: all, which include our standard deluxe memorial package and either funeral coach to the cemetery or crematory fee. There are no add-ons. See "Options" (PDF).

After-the-funeral bereavement support
We know you will be facing a new and different life after the loss of a loved one.
Our bereavement support materials and programs will assist you in your unique personal journey. There is no additional charge or fees for this helpful service.

Your music in your parlor
Each of our visitation parlors offers it’s own music system, so that background music of your choice can be played for your family and friends.

Direct Cremation With Traditional Services

At time of difficult loss EVERY family member needs the physical and emotional presence of one another like no other time! When family is present to bid final farewell to a loved-one, especially
when farewell includes a religious funeral service, healing begins.

To that end, we at Grand Chapels have created a new website that focuses totally on Cremation Information and Service Choice-options; all in the context of the family’s NEED to support one another EMOTIONALLY, MENTALLY, SPIRITUALLY AND PHYSICALLY.

When Cremation funeral arrangements are provided on a PRIVATE basis for the gathering of family and close friends, COSTS are kept at a pleasing AFFORDABLE minimum. We call it our Private Holistic Cremation Care™, because it supports the Emotional health of the whole family.

Funeral Pre-arrangement, an
opportunity of trust and love

Pre-planning a funeral service provides peace of
mind for everyone involved. A carefully pre-planned service can be quite comforting for your family, as it spares them from having to face decisions that can be both emotionally and financially difficult at the time of death. It can give them lasting peace of mind to know
that they have acted in accordance with your wishes. Once your pre-planned funeral instructions have been completed, we will keep a copy of it in our file. Then
when the time of need arises, a call to our funeral
home will enable us to proceed with what was planned. Your loved ones will be relieved to know they do not
have to go through the funeral arrangement process
from the very beginning. Planning ahead for difficult times always makes sense and usually saves money too!

Please call one of us to arrange for a private meeting to discuss pre-planning options and to learn how easy
the gift of trust and love can be bestowed. By Spring of 2012, we will be able to help you to pre-plan your funeral arrangements on-line via our Grand Chapels Web Site. When simplicity and cost containment is of interest, this new service will be a welcome aide.

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Introducing Grand Chapels

A Full Spectrum Traditional Funeral
and Cremation Care Services™
made pleasingly affordable.

Learn more...

Need Help Dealing with Loss?

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Some Important Things You Should Know

Rattermans is not part of a regional or national funeral conglomerate headquartered outside the Commonwealth
of Kentucky. We are family owned and operated, faithfully
serving the needs of Louisville area families since 1864. Our Funeral Homes serve families of all faiths. We are committed
to honoring the traditions and unique customs of all individuals
with professionalism, respect, integrity and compassion.

Reach us via phone or our web contact page to request an appointment or to be sent our basic funeral pre-arrangement instruction forms. It will be an honor to help you honor your family.

Family Owned
Emmett A. "Tony" Ratterman Jr., Owner
4832 Cane Run Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40216
Phone: (502) 447-7114
Fax: (502) 447-7172
and
2114 West Market Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40212
Phone: (502) 776-4661
Fax: (502) 772-9456

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     Grand Chapels Three Philosophical
            Cornerstones Upon which
         Traditional Funeral Service Stands
                    For The Test of Time

#1. We know that every family needs to feel “a sense
of ownership” for the gathering space provided them during their personal visitation time. Our best suggestion for “family ownership” of visitation space is that the family select their own background music, their favorite photographs, and especially items of fond memories like hobby or achievement recognition, and bring them all to their loved-one`s parlor to be appreciated and shared. Each of our visitation parlors has it’s own music system and video equipment. We want you to be free to create a natural setting within our facility to honor your loved one’s unique contribution to our world.