Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory maintains a tradition of personal attention to our families’ needs and individual desires. We offer professional   direction of services, whether they are held in our funeral home, in a church, at a cemetery, or in a private home or other location. 

Many details have to be considered, and decisions made, in arranging a service, whether at the time of need or in advance. We at Ballard funeral Home and Crematory want to make it easier for you by providing helpful information.

Local Transportation:

According to your needs, we offer limousine service for the family, clergy and pallbearers, as well as a hearse and a flower vehicle to the cemetery.

 Minister, Priest, Celebrant ….

In accordance with your faith, we will consult with your choice of clergy and provide him or her, the necessary information for services.

Our staff is knowledgeable and experienced in the funeral practice of most religions, as well as those of the various fraternal orders. We will adeptly oversee proper adherence to ceremonies and rituals. Many of our client families choose to honor their deceased through non-religious forms of memorial services, and we can assist with that as well.

Government and Insurance Payments:

We assist our client families in filling out and filing forms for Social Security, Veteran’s benefits, insurance, pensions, union benefits, Civil Service benefits, etc. Of course, these matters are handled in strictest confidence. We do have an In-house Notary Public for your convenience.

 Out-of-Town Arrangements:

When a death occurs outside our community, you can rely on Ballard Funeral Home and Crematory to handle all the details.  We can arrange services or burial according to your wishes almost anywhere. In this way, we can help you avoid duplication of effort, unnecessary expense, anxiety and needless travel. 

Embalming and Viewing Policy:

New Mexico law provides that all bodies not disposed of within twenty-four hours after death must be embalmed or refrigerated. If you do not want embalming, we provide refrigeration immediately in lieu thereof, and we require it after twenty-four hours. Our charge for refrigeration is a per-day charge.

PERSONALIZATION:

Funerals are most meaningful when they are personalized. When you are planning a funeral, think about the special qualities of the person who died and what he or she meant to others. How can you capture this unique life? With creative ideas and help from us, the funeral of your loved one will be a celebration filled with lasting memories.