WEYLEN'S FUNERAL HOMES
GENERAL INFORMATION
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What is a funeral ?
It is the customary way to recognize death and its finality. Funerals are recognized rituals
for the living to show respect for the dead and to help survivors begin the grief process.
The funeral director
Funeral directors are caregivers and administrators. Directors make the arrangements for
transportation of the body, complete all necessary paperwork, and implement the choices
made by the family regarding the funeral and final disposition of the body. Directors are
listeners, advisors and supporters. Funeral directors are trained to answer questions about
grief, recognize when a person is having difficulty coping, and recommend sources of
professional help.
Public Viewing
Viewing is part of many cultural and ethnic traditions. Many grief specialists believe that
viewing aids the grief process by helping the bereaved recognize the reality of death.
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.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
Except in special Cases, Embalming is not Required by Law. Embalming may be
necessary, however if you select certain Funeral arrangements, such as with viewing. You
usually have the right to choose the arrangement that does not require embalming such as
direct cremation or immediate burial
Is cremation a substitute for a funeral?
No, cremation is an alternative to earth burial or entombment for the body's final
disposition and often follows a traditional funeral service.
What should I do if the death occurs in the middle of the night or on the weekend?
Most Funeral Directors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If a loved one dies out of state, can the local Funeral Home still help?
Yes, they can assist you with out-of-state arrangements, either to transfer the remains to
another state or from another state.
So, I've decided on cremation. Can I still have a funeral or a viewing?
Yes, quite often some sort of viewing precedes the actual cremation. Your Funeral Home
can assist you with the necessary information for a funeral with a cremation following or a
memorial service.
It is the customary way to recognize death and its finality. Funerals are recognized rituals
for the living to show respect for the dead and to help survivors begin the grief process.
The funeral director
Funeral directors are caregivers and administrators. Directors make the arrangements for
transportation of the body, complete all necessary paperwork, and implement the choices
made by the family regarding the funeral and final disposition of the body. Directors are
listeners, advisors and supporters. Funeral directors are trained to answer questions about
grief, recognize when a person is having difficulty coping, and recommend sources of
professional help.
Public Viewing
Viewing is part of many cultural and ethnic traditions. Many grief specialists believe that
viewing aids the grief process by helping the bereaved recognize the reality of death.
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.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
Except in special Cases, Embalming is not Required by Law. Embalming may be
necessary, however if you select certain Funeral arrangements, such as with viewing. You
usually have the right to choose the arrangement that does not require embalming such as
direct cremation or immediate burial
Is cremation a substitute for a funeral?
No, cremation is an alternative to earth burial or entombment for the body's final
disposition and often follows a traditional funeral service.
What should I do if the death occurs in the middle of the night or on the weekend?
Most Funeral Directors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
If a loved one dies out of state, can the local Funeral Home still help?
Yes, they can assist you with out-of-state arrangements, either to transfer the remains to
another state or from another state.
So, I've decided on cremation. Can I still have a funeral or a viewing?
Yes, quite often some sort of viewing precedes the actual cremation. Your Funeral Home
can assist you with the necessary information for a funeral with a cremation following or a
memorial service.
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