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FAQs death certificate in order to receive
permission for final disposition is the
What purpose does a funeral serve? first step which allows the family to
It provides the family and friends with begin the process of settling estate
a caring and supportive environment matters. The director will advise the
in which to share thoughts and family as to the number of certified
feelings about the death. The funeral death certificates needed to begin
becomes the first important step in the process, as well as advising them
the healing process. on potential issues to be addressed
What do funeral directors do? shortly after the final disposition. A
They are the pillars that support the growing number of funeral directors
survivors during one of their most are trained as grief counselors and
difficult journeys through life. They continue even after the funeral to help
care for the family and safeguard along in the bereavement process.
and care for the deceased person. Who can make funeral arrangements?
They fulfill the wishes of the family by In most cases it is the closest next
guiding them through and fulfilling of kin making the arrangements.
the funeral arrangements. The funeral On other occasions, the executor or
director is trained in embalming and executrix of a will is responsible. An
restorative procedures required by agent having been appointed by the
a funeral home, for traditional open deceased will supersede all others
casket viewing by family and friends. and make the funeral arrangements.
They arrange and provide an orderly The agent, having been instructed by
series of events, culminating with the the deceased, in the form of a legal
final disposition of burial, entombment document signed by the deceased and
or cremation. The funeral director’s witnessed in accordance with Public
responsibility of properly filing the Health Laws, will fulfill the wishes
and will coordinate with the funeral
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in the document. The person signing
