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FAQs

What purpose does a funeral The funeral director’s responsibilty of prop-
serve? erly filing the death certificate in order to
receive permission for final disposition is the
It provides the family and friends with a car- first step which allows the family to begin the
ing and supportive environment in which to process of settling estate matters. The direc-
share thoughts and feelings about the death. tor will advise the family as to the number of
The funeral becomes the first important step certified death certificates needed to begin the
in the healing process. process, as well as advising them on potential
issues to be addressed shortly after the final
disposition. A growing number of funeral
What do funeral directors do? directors are trained as grief counselors and
continue even after the funeral to help along
They are the pillars that support the survivors
during one of their most difficult journeys in the bereavement process.
through life. They care for the family and
safeguard and care for the deceased person. What should I do when a death
They fulfill the wishes of the family by guid- occurs?
ing them through and fulfilling the funeral
arrangements. The funeral director is trained Whether sudden or anticipated, call your
in embalming and restorative procedures funeral home of choice. A funeral director is
required by a funeral home, for traditional available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in-
open casket viewing by family and friends. cluding holidays. They will guide according
They arrange and provide an orderly series of to your individual situation.
events, culminating with the final disposition
of burial, entombment or cremation.

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