General Information
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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