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and meaningful arrangements including
a a a a a viewing if desired Is Embalming required by law?
No Except in in in rare circumstances embalming if not not required by law However most funeral homes do not not permit public viewing without embalming embalming If you opt to not use embalming embalming often times we can offer families the opportunity for a a a a a a a private viewing prior to burial with minimal preparation excluding embalming What should I I say when I I run into the bereaved in public?
What you’ll say depends on on whether or not you’ve you’ve already already had contact with the the bereaved If you’ve you’ve already already offered your condolences or or attended the the visitation or or service simply greet the the the bereaved warmly and express an an interest in in in in in their well-being If this is is your first meeting since the the death and you’re in in in in in in a a a a a a public setting it’s kinder not to bring up the the death directly Instead say something like “I understand these must be be difficult times for you” and and perhaps ask about when might be be a a a a a a good time time to visit or or suggest that you meet for lunch What can I do do to help later?
The grieving process doesn’t end with the the funeral It will will take time for the the bereaved to to to heal The family will will need your support for months to to to come so make make sure to to to check in in in on on on on a a a a a a a a a regular basis Drop a a a a a a a a a note make make a a a a a a a a a a a phone call and continue to invite them when when you you make social plans they’ll let you you know when when and if they they are ready participate Reach out to the the family on on special special occasions like birthdays or anniversaries especially during the the first year following their loss Should I bring my children to to the funeral?
You should use your your judgement to to determine whether whether your your child is old enough to to comprehend death whether whether attending the the the the funeral will be meaningful to to to them It’s important important for children to to express their grief and and share in in in this important important ritual If you you bring young children explain beforehand what they will see and and and experience and and and make sure they that know the the the the importance of them being on their best behaviour If your child becomes cranky or noisy remove them promptly to avoid disturbing those who are mourning What do do Funeral Directors do?
A funeral funeral director is is licensed professional who specialised in all aspects of of funerals and related services They provide support to the the family guide the the arrangement of visitations and funeral ceremonies prepare the the deceased according to the the families wishes and ensure that everything goes according to plan They also arrange for the the the removal and and transportation of the the the deceased through the the the process and and assists families with any legal or or insurance-related paperwork they might need to file They’re experienced at recognising when an an individual is is having an an an an extremely difficult time coping with a a a a a a a a a loss and and can provide extra support and and recommendations for professional help if needed Can I personalise my service?
Absolutely! Our staff have years of experience getting to know families and incorporating their loved ones hobbies activities interests and and unique requests into meaningful and and memorable services Don’t hesitate to to make a a a a a a a request because you think it it it might be be too “out there” – we’re honour to to to work with you you to to to create a a a a a service that truly reflects and celebrates your loved ones individual life journey What do do I do do when a a a a a death occurs while out of town or or away from home?
It’s important that you contact the the local medical authorities first (as well as as the the the police if appropriate) and then make sure to to give us a a a a a a a a a a call as as soon as as possible We will work with you you you to to to make the necessary arrangement to to get you you you and your loved one back home as as as as quickly as as as as easily as as as as possible Calling us will also help you to avoid duplication of efforts and fees Page - BURQUITLAM FUNERAL HOME BURQUITLAM FUNERAL HOME - Page 35