Services
Traditional Funeral
Direct Cremation
Chapel Services
Traditionally, depending on the cultural and religious protocol, the body of the deceased is at the service. Sometimes there is an open casket where embalming is done. Other times, a closed casket is on display.
For some, cremation serves as the best option. The cremation can take place before or after a funeral or memorial service. And the final destiny of the resulting ashes can be burial, scattering at sea or on land or placement in an urn to serve as a continual reminder.
Chapel services are a standard part of most funeral rituals. A traditional chapel hall has room to display the casket in the front of the room and seating for all the family and friends. Often the service in conducted by a member of the clergy or a funeral director.
Memorial Services
Prearrangements
Direct Burials
This type of service occurs when the deceased is not present. This can take place at the funeral home, religious institution or even at a more casual location, like at a friend or family's home and sometimes even in a park. When the deceased had more than one location where loved ones were left behind, a memorial ceremony can be held in a city or country that is not in close proximity to the actual funeral.
Prearrangement is the planning of the details of a funeral before death occurs. While for some, the act of preparing for ones passing can be difficult, it is comforting to know that your wishes and the burden and expense of planning a funeral are taken care of.
Direct burial is the procedure of burying the deceased without a preceding chapel service or visitation. This does not preclude having a service at a later time or a even at the burial site.
Langston & Brown Funeral Service
227 East 4th Avenue
Buena Vista, Georgia 31803
229-649-4179
706-326-7133 or 229- 942-5858
Langston Funeral Home, LLC
Mr. Charlie Edward Matthews
A Celebration and Thanksgiving Service
For the Wonderful Life of
Mr. Charlie Edward Matthews
Affectionately Known as “Charles Langston/Charlie Fred”
Sunrise March 23rd, 1945 ~ Sunset December 23rd, 2020
Saturday, the Second of January
Two Thousand and Twenty-One
One o’clock in the Afternoon
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Graveside Services
Buena Vista, Georgia 31803
On Wednesday morning the twenty-third of December, 2020 ~ God said, “You who live in the house by the side of the road, it is time to come home now; for you have done an excellent job and you have indeed been a friend to mankind.” Mr. Charlie Edward Matthews affectionately known as “Charles Langston/Charlie Fred” of Buena Vista, Georgia was called home to rest at the blessed age of 75 years old. Visitation will be held on January 1st, 2021 from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A Graveside Celebration Service will be held on Saturday, January 2nd, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion A.M.E. Cemetery (located on Oliver Street) in Buena Vista, Georgia. The processional will begin at 12:30 p.m. from the home of Mr. Matthews, located at 375 Langston Drive 6th Avenue Buena Vista, Georgia. The Reverend Tony Matthews is the Officiating Minister. The Professional Funeral Services are entrusted to Langston and Brown Funeral Home in Buena Vista, Georgia. Please adhere to the CDC COVID-19 Guidelines of face coverings and social distancing.
