It is a way to acknowledge a passing away. It is a ritual recognized so the living may show their respect to the deceased and to help them begin their healing process.
What does a Funeral Director do?
The Funeral Director listens, advices, gives support, provides with care and management. Takes care of the arrangements for transporting de Remains, along with all the necesary paperwork, and to make sure that the Funeral Service develops as it was decided by the family members.
Is it necessary to hire a Funeral Home to burry a deceased person?
Not in most states, the family members may intern their loved ones themselves although regulations may change from state to state. However, most of the people finds to taxing to take full responsability of arranging the details and legal matters surrounding a passing away.
Why is there a viewing?
The viewing is part of several cultural traditions. Many people belive that the wake helps the mourning process.
What is the purpose of embalming?
The embalming sanitizes and preserves the remains, slows down the decomposition process and improves the appearance of remains that were affected either by traumatic death or disease. It makes it possible to extend the lenght of time between the passing away and the final destination. This allows the family members to organize and to participate in the service.
Must Human Remains be cremated, acording to the Law?
No. Most states, however, require the remains to be embalmed when the demise occurs due to a contagious disease or when the remains are to be transported across states or if the final destination is not well defined yet.
Is Cremation a substitute for a funeral?
No. Cremation is an alternative to be burried or placed in a vault as a final destination, usually after a funeral service.
Why are funerales so expensive?
A Funeral Home is a business with intensive activities, open 24/7, with extensive instalations, and these expenses should be considered in the cost of a funeral.
Will someone come right away?
If you request our immediate presence, we�ll do so. If the familiy wishes to spend some time with the deceased to say good-bye, that is fine too.
If a loved one passes away in another state or Country, can you still help us?
Yes. We can assist you to coordinate arrengements in another state or country, to transfer Remains to or from another state or country.
We decided to have a cremation. Can we still have a funeral or viewing anyway?
Yes, it is usual to have a wake before a cremation. Your funeral home can help you with all the necessary information for a funeral with cremation after a memorial service.
What should I do if the demise occurs in the middle of the night or during the weekend?
The Funeral home has staff available 24/7. Feel free to call us anytime.
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