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notice and will make arrangements with the newspaper for you The following information is customarily included in in in in a a a death notice:
• Full name name of the deceased (a nickname could also be included)
• • City of of of town of of of residence
• • Some indication of of of of the the nature of of of of the the death – such as “suddenly” or “after a a a a a a long illness”
• List of of immediate family members of of the the deceased deceased specifying if if they are alive or or dead through the the terms “deceased was pre-deceased by by his his sister ” ” or or “is survived by by his wife”
• Location and and times for the visitation and and funeral service • Any memorable way of honouring the deceased as as by mentioning personal achievements hobbies and interests military service etc Transporting the the Deceased to another Country for Burial
We have extensive experience shipping caskets to other countries for burial If you require international transportation
please advise us as as as as soon as as as as the death has occurred so so we can begin making arrangements with with the the appropriate authorities Please be advised that complying with with the the the requirements of of of other jurisdictions takes time – a a minimum of of of one week often longer Acknowledging Kindness
In the month after a a a a a a funeral it is customary to to to send thank you notes to to to friends and family who have served as pallbearers
made memorial donations or or or sent flowers mass cards cards food or or or or other condolence gifts You can order acknowledgment cards cards through your funeral director Short personal notes can be written on these cards People tell us they sometimes find it it it hard to comes up with the the the appropriate words for these thank you you notes Just a a a a a a a a a few lines are all that that that is needed to show that that that you you and the the family appreciate the the kindness that that that has been shown to you Funeral Etiquette
When attending a a a a a a a a visitation or a a a a a a a a funeral you you you might find yourself uncertain of what what what you you you should wear what what what to to to to say or or what what what to to to to do We’ve put together a a a a a a a short guide to to to to to the the basics of funeral home etiquette to to to help you you pay your respects with courtesy and consideration What to to Wear
Try to to find out the dress code before you you you attend so that you you you you can be be sure sure you’ll fit fin in and look appropriate If you you you aren’t sure sure simply try to dress in a a a a a a a a a a conservative way that shows respect for the the family and other mourners This doesn’t necessarily mean you must wear black black (in fact some families specify “no black” for their services) but try to avoid overly bright colours For men a a a a a a a a a suit and a a a a a a a a a a a conservative tie is usually a a a a a a a a a a a safe bet Women should generally wear a a a a a a a a a a a a dress skirt or pants with a a a a a tasteful blouse Religious and and Ethnic Customs
Traditions and and and customs differ among various communities ethnic groups and and and and religions and and and it’s often helpful to ask beforehand about any any special considerations you need
to to take into account We can can answer many of of your questions and can can also point you you toward resources that offer specific detailed guides Emotions
A funeral is is an an emotional time and grieving is is a a a a a a a a a a a natural part of the the healing process Don’t feel uncomfortable if you or or the the bereaved begins to cry What to say Express your your sympathy in in your your own words words however it feels right to you you you Kind words words about the loved one who has passed are always appropriate a a a a a a a a a a a simple “I’m sorry for your loss” or or or “My thoughts and and prayers are with you” can be be meaningful and and comforting for for the bereaved Page - Dingwell Funeral Home Dingwell Funeral Home - Page 27