Let the experts guide you through this most difficult time
PLANNING a funeral is a difficult and emotional time for any family but your local undertaker is always there to lend their support and advice to those who have lost a loved one. Funeral planning is something most of us will have to do at one point in our lives, but how do you do it? It is often a time of emotional distress and can be difficult to make decisions during these times of duress.
When a loved one dies, grieving family members and friends are often confronted with dozens of decisions about the funeral - all of which must be made quickly and often under great levels of stress. It is at times like these that local service providers can prove to be a great help. Your local funeral director will advise you on protocol and guide you through the process, while your chosen florist can help you to pick flowers for the event.
The host of trusted local funeral directors are dedicated to providing a complete funeral service in a uniquely caring envi- ronment. Many funeral homes will conduct funerals for all religious denominations and provide a complete repatriation service. Many offer a peaceful and tranquil viewing room to allow friends and family to pay their final respects and will also guide you through the choice of coffin for your loved one to be laid to rest.
Most funeral homes offer an in-house embalming service which prepares each loved one for the family to see after which time you can either take your loved one home or back to the Funeral Home. Choos- ing music for a funeral is also an important aspect of the day and again there are numerous local musicians who can provide this service for you.
Planning a funeral is a very emotional event, whether you’re arranging a funeral for a loved one who has just died or are pre-planning your own funeral. It’s important to understand that services such as a viewing, graveside service, or memorial service are intended to help friends and family after the death of a loved one.
They are an important step in the grieving process. Choosing a headstone is also a vital part of the process and there are a number of local organisations offering a wide range of styles, stones, engravings and inscriptions for you to choose from. Many of these service providers also offer a facility to restore old headstones and grave surrounds and to add additional inscriptions to existing stones with guidance on your choice of wording and style of memorials.