Planning a funeral should be a family project where everyone can contribute to honoring the family's loved one in their own way
Delegating a funeral organizing assignment to every family member makes the funeral planning process much easier for everyone
Remembering a loved family member or friend should be cherished, not be burdened by frustrating funeral planning
Planning a funeral service can be overwhelming, especially for first-timers. There are so many things to think about and organize, from the event’s location to the program schedule. To make the occasion as stress-free as possible, it’s important to figure out as many details as possible in advance. During the planning stage, the funeral service should be practical but meaningful for everyone involved.
There are a variety of funeral types you can choose from, including traditional, military, and at-home services. Traditional services are the most common and include a viewing or wake. Guests are allowed to say their final goodbyes by viewing the deceased person in the casket. Closed-casket viewings are also an option. Military services are an option if the deceased person was a member of the military.
A gathering together after the funeral service usually includes feeding funeral attendees, particularly relatives of the deceased, and can be a very stressful task to carry out. Consider hiring a catering service that includes menu items your family particularly enjoys. When you have the event catered, you don’t need to worry about arranging food assignments or cooking massive amounts of food yourself.
When researching grave markers at the funeral home or online, you’ll notice a wide variety of gravestone materials, sizes, and styles. Most gravestone supply companies offer impressive customization options so you can create a memorial stone that’s special and unique. If you order a grave marker online, check shipping details to make sure you’ll receive the stone in time for the funeral service.
Even though planning a funeral service can be intimidating, once you follow an organized procedure, you’ll be surprised how everything falls into place. Don’t forget to recruit the help of friends and family members so you don’t have to do everything on your own. Consider putting one family member in charge of the memorial program, another in charge of the flowers, food, and so on.
THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO PLAN FOR A FUNERAL. ADVANCE PLANNING CAN HELP SAVE TIME AND MONEY.