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Biz Beat: Island Funeral Services and Rentals offer 24-hour service

Ever had to get something but had to wait until the next day because it was already after-hours and the business was closed?

 

Well, you’ll never have to worry about that when dealing with Island Funeral Services and Island Rentals.

 

Since 1986, local businessman Sa Iosia has owned and operated Island Funeral Services, located in Nuuuli next to the Savaliga Building.

 

Iosia takes his business motto: “Lean on us in your time of need” very seriously. What other business can you think of, that’s open 24 hours a day, seven days a week to cater to your needs and wants?

 

While his showroom in Nuuuli is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 8 a.m. - 12noon, Iosia’s cell phone is on all day and all night, giving customers peace of mind and the benefit of knowing that he is available anytime.

 

“This is our tautua (service) to the people of American Samoa,” Iosia said in a telephone interview with Samoa News yesterday afternoon. It’s no wonder the company has continued to blossom after being in business for nearly three decades.

 

Island Funeral Services has in stock different casket sizes, starting from the standard size of 24-inch wide, all the way up to 40-inch wide which is their biggest size. The company also supplies smaller caskets, along with artificial flowers and wreaths— in different color combinations and sizes— to add that finishing touch.

 

Any purchase of a casket will get you a free 20’x20’ gravesite tent.

 

Just last year, Iosia decided to expand his services to include a rental business. Island Rentals is located in the same spot as Island Funeral Services, making it convenient for people to accomplish many things at once, when planning a faalavelave.

 

Island Rentals has chairs, tables and tents for rent at affordable prices. The tents come in different sizes including 20’x20’, 20’x40’ and 15’x15’ - perfect for any and all occasions.

 

As with Island Funeral Services, Island Rentals is also available 24/7 to serve the people of American Samoa. When asked what his busiest time of the year is, Iosia said he can’t pinpoint a certain time frame, as Island Rentals is consistently busy all year round.

 

One of the huge benefits of renting from them is the fact that they will drive where ever and whenever, to deliver the items right to your doorstep.

 

“Whatever village you call from, at whatever time, we will be there,” Iosia said. “That is just the kind of service we offer.”

 

Give Iosia a call at 699-2384 or stop by his Nuuuli location to see what he can offer. Caskets, artificial wreaths and flowers, as well as tents, chairs, and tables are all available.

 

The 24-hour cell phone number is 733-3201 or log on to <www.islandfuneralservice.com> for more information.