In smaller towns, the Funeral Director may offer to come to your home. In larger towns and cities, however, families will usually go to the Funeral Home to finalize funeral arrangements. This is often the better for the family since larger homes will have items on display for the client s benefit. There are some basic questions you need to answer when arranging a funeral for your loved one. Once the answers to these questions have been determined, relay the information to the funeral director.
Many people confuse the two.
You cannot assume that if you have a family plot the funeral has been pre-planned or visa versa. When an appointment is set to meet the funeral director, he or she will ask you to bring a complete set of clothing, including undergarments, for the deceased. The funeral director will make arrangements for the deceased to be picked up and brought to the funeral home. The funeral director will discuss your options for services and final disposition. We will touch briefly on some choices and several variations of each.