However, planning the memorial service doesn’t have to be nerve-racking. The key is to handle one task at a time, and solicit help from family and friends.
6 Steps to Make Arrangements for a Funeral
1. Pick a Funeral Home
Choosing the funeral home is one of the easier tasks. However, family members need to speak with the director and discuss the procedure and cost. The director can also assist with coffins and burial plots.
2. Choose a Funeral Location
Family members can plan to hold the memorial service at the funeral home or a church. If the deceased individual wasn’t affiliated with a religious organization, funeral homes are great locations for the service.
3. Set a Date and Time for the Memorial Service
Speak with the funeral home and church and coordinate a date.
4. Schedule a Date for the Wake
On average, relatives hold a wake or viewing a few nights prior to the funeral services. This allows ample time for loved ones to view the body and comfort the deceased person’s family.
5. Plan the Music and Funeral Program
While funerals are cheerless occasions, it’s normal to choose music and develop a program of events. Choose a person to deliver the eulogy and arrange for close family and friends to say a few words.
6. Coordinate an “after-service” Meal
After a funeral service, it’s customary for attendees to enjoy a meal together. Host the meal at a restaurant, a family member’s home or use the funeral home’s reception room.You Might Also Like :: How to Find a Dead Person
Alyssa Curlin
Alyssa has taught writing, health and nutrition. She started writing in 2009 and has been published in different magazines. Alyssa holds a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in education, both from the University of California.
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