Your funeral director is an integral part of you funeral planning process, it is ideal to work together and harmoniously with them so as to achieve greater success in the funeral of a loved one.
Planning a funeral is the single most important step one can take towards healing after the loss of cherished relation or friend.
Step One: Arranging a meeting with your funeral director
You sit down with your funeral director and ask the questions you need clarification on, share the stories, and explore the many options available to you. In that way you will lead them all to the most appropriate service for your loved one, your faith, and your budget.
You will choose where, when and how to hold the funeral service. You will also choose the musical selections, the prayers, and the special …show more content…
In addition, many people choose to hold a viewing prior to the service. Whatever you decide, the Funeral Directors will work with you to ensure that you have every opportunity to bring family and friends together to say a final goodbye before the burial.
What about cremation?
Many families think that when they choose cremation, then there is no way they can hold a memorial service, funeral, or even remembrance service. There are new options available to you which make it easier to bring cremation and ceremony together. The funeral directors can provide you with a rental casket for your loved one, so that family members and friends can benefit from attending a visitation and a funeral prior to the cremation.
Nowadays, many families often opt to having a funeral reception following the service, and this is something the funeral directors would be pleased to arrange for you. It can be a small, intimate gathering, or a larger, community-wide event.
Step Four: Coming together to