Most people know the basics when it comes to the services that a funeral home provides in their time of grief, but there may be more services available to you and your loved ones, before, during and after the loss.
Funeral with Burial
A traditional cemetery interment is the most common choice when someone loses a loved one. A funeral director will oversee as much or as little of the necessary details on your behalf. From the transportation and preparation of the body, the planning of the viewing and/or prayer services to the entombment, funeral directors handle every aspect with respect and dignity.
Cremation
Cremation has been increasing in popularity over the past several decades, because it provides options that a traditional burial does not. Whether the deceased had a desire to have their ashes scattered in a beloved place, or the family wants to keep their loved one’s remains at home, funeral directors provide families with a variety of options to meet their needs and preferences.
Military Honors
Funeral directors work with all branches of the armed services to coordinate special military honors, flag presentation, salute and other respected traditions. A funeral home works with every facet of the process to ensure that former members of the armed forces receive their well deserved honors.
Memorial Services
When a traditional burial is not an option or a cremation has already been completed, a memorial service is often an appropriate and respectful choice. Memorial services are frequently held in the funeral home or in a church, however other locations that have significance to the family may also be arranged.
International
Funeral homes work on behalf of the family to make arrangements for transport and other matters, when a loved one has died outside of the US, or in the case where a family wishes to send their loved one overseas for burial. Funeral directors work with the appropriate government officials to arrange timely transport and respectable handling of their loved one’s remains.
Preplanning
For those who are interested in planning their own parting services, funeral directors are available to meet and discuss arrangements with the individual and/or family. This can be an effective way to reduce your family’s emotional burden, make your wishes known and often ease the financial impact. Even individuals and families who choose not to pre-fund the cost of the funeral can put together their preplanning wishes, with the help of a funeral director.
