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What purpose does a funeral serve?Funeral services are an important part of the healing process. Not only do they allow for closure after the loss of a loved one, they are also a time for family to renew ties with one another. It is important for families to take a role in arranging the service with the assistance of the funeral director. Those who attend the service should be comforted by familiar items, poems, songs and verses that their loved one held dear. Funerals are, in fact, as much or more for the living than they are for the deceased. Back to TopWhy have a public viewing?Viewing is a part of many cultural and ethnic traditions. Many grief specialists believe that viewing aids the grieving process by helping the bereaved recognize the reality of death. Viewing is encouraged for children, as long as the ritual is explained and the activity is voluntary. Back to TopWhat does a funeral director do?Funeral directors are caregivers and administrators
Back to TopWhat is the purpose of embalming?Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, retards the decomposition process, and enhances the appearance of a body disfigured by traumatic death or illness. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, thus allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them Back to TopWhat determines the cost of a funeral?There are many factors that will determine the cost of a funeral. Just as with other life rituals such as weddings, the cost will depend on how elaborate or how simple a ceremony the family chooses. A funeral director will provide a description of the options available and what they cost during the first family meeting or when an individual is preplanning a funeral. In addition to the basic elements of removing the deceased from the place of death and caring for the body, a funeral director makes all the arrangements and attends to administrative tasks such as filing the appropriate forms, dealing with doctors, ministers, florists, sending obituary information to local newspapers, etc. A funeral director conducts a 24 hour, labor intensive business and maintains extensive facilities (viewing rooms, chapels, limousines, hearses, etc.) and these expenses are factored into the cost of a funeral. Back to TopWhy would I want to prearrange my funeral?As with any important event in life, funerals require planning. You should plan your own service, in advance, to spare those close to you from the stress of attempting to make wishes they think would please you. If you take the time, before your time of need, to plan your service, those you care about will be allowed to grieve instead of worrying about arrangements. In addition, many prearranged services can be financed in ways that fight inflation and keep your investment safe Back to Top |
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