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Find the Best Funeral Service in Your
Local Area
By Dan Francis
When the sad moment arrives in your life when you need
to make funeral arrangements for your loved one, how do
you find the best funeral service? There are three
questions to ask a funeral director which will help you
sort out which funeral home to choose.
The first is to ask him what services he provides. These
may include the completion of any paperwork necessary,
and contacting the doctor, the florist and newspapers if
you wish to publish details of the person's death and
funeral arrangements. The funeral director may also
obtain the death certificate and will contact any
friends and relatives you may wish to notify of the
death. He may also contact any clergy to co ordinate the
details of the funeral service or memorial service.
Information about any local support groups which may be
of help at this time may also be supplied by the funeral
director.
You should use the funeral director's expertise in
taking care of the body. You should ask him what options
there are for interment. These include earth burial,
which will require a burial plot and probably a
headstone. Above ground burial is also a possibility.
This will require purchasing a crypt within a mausoleum.
Cremation is another way the deceased may have chosen
for his body to be dealt with. The ashes will be placed
in an urn and then afterwards disposed of in a way that
has been chosen by the deceased. The ashes may be
scattered in a designated part of the cemetery or taken
away and placed in the ocean or another favourite place
of the deceased.
The deceased person may have chosen to gift his organs
and tissues, but this need not interfere with the
preparation of the body for funeral services. The
funeral director will be able to guide you through this
process.
Second, it is important to find out what sort of fees
will be asked for a funeral service. Details of the cost
and the services which this will cover should be
provided by the funeral director over the phone. There
should be no hidden costs, and the costs of all services
must be clearly explained. The costs should then be
supplied in detail in writing. The funeral director will
be able to offer payment plans and can suggest financial
assistance options. If you are unaware of which funeral
home to approach, funeral organizations can offer you
suggestions.
The last question to ask is, why you should use the
services of this particular funeral home. When deciding
which to choose, it is important to make the assessment
based on the experience of the staff and the
availability of support staff. Inquire whether ongoing
training for professional development is provided for
the staff at the funeral home.
This is a stressful time for anyone to go through, and
the help of qualified and experienced staff at a caring
funeral service home is a necessity. With the right
support, many of the decisions can be made more easily,
and the knowledge and expertise of the funeral director
can make this sad time at least bearable.
To learn more about a funeral service near you.
Visit http://www.melbournefuneralservices.com.au today. |
