About Funerals
Planning a funeral service can be a daunting task for many people. On top of the loss of a loved one, which is often very painful and emotional, the amount of details that have to be addressed before that loved one can be laid to rest can be overwhelming for family members. People sometimes have to arrange a funeral for the first time, and are unaware of all the services a funeral home provides and all the options that are available to make the funeral service a special tribute for the deceased and meaningful for the surviving family and friends. At the Walters Family Funeral Homes, our funeral directors and staff are experienced in helping families through the funeral process - from arrangements to funeral services and beyond - and are prepared to explain any questions families have and support them in creating the most meaningful services for their loved ones. However, the more information a family has about funeral homes, funeral services, and other issues concerning what happens upon someone's death, the more prepared they can be, which will bring comfort and peace of mind during their difficult time. We would like to be as helpful as we can, by providing some information here.
The Funeral Home
Something that most people may not be aware of is what a funeral home does once their services are requested upon someone's death. The handling of the ceremonies themselves is the most visible part of a funeral home's job, but there are many other things that must happen before, during and after the funeral service that we as the funeral provider are responsible for. Take a look at The Funeral Home for more information.
Types of Funeral Services
Also, families may wonder about what form the funeral services for a loved one should take. Maybe they remember a funeral they attended in the past or feel like they want to follow a tradition set by other family members or their religious beliefs. Individual details of a funeral service can be as unique as the person being honored, but the overall structure of the service usually falls into one of several basic types. A list and brief discription of each type of service can be found here: Types of Funeral Services.
Making it Personal
Once a family decides the type of funeral service they want to have for their loved one, many additional details can be added to make the service a more personalized event. A funeral is as much for the surviving family and friends as for the deceased, if not more so. It is a time not only for mourning the loss of someone we will miss, but also for celebrating the life of someone who touched the lives of others and meant so much to us. The use of photographs, meaningful objects, special poems or music in conjunction with the funeral services can help families celebrate, remember and grieve. Click on Making it Personal to learn more about these examples and others, and explore ideas for making your loved one's service as special as possible.
Things to Remember
When a person dies, there are many issues surviving relatives have to deal with, and it is often overwhelming for people to think of all the things they have to do and all the things they have to try to remember. Where will Mom be buried? Did Dad have a will? Who will officiate the service? What information will the funeral home need? What will I need to do to settle his/her affairs? Whether you are planning ahead or are in need of help now, browse through our Things to Remember pages to find information about many different topics.
As always, feel free to contact our staff at any of our Walters Family Funeral Homes if you have other questions or need assistance on topics not included here.
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