The final goodbye

Reasons why You Need a Funeral Director

26 July 2018 by Monica Ruiz

When you lose your loved one, the norm is to consult a funeral home or individual funeral director to cater for the final rites. The choice of a funeral director can very much determine how convenient the entire process becomes.

While there is no law in Australia dictating that one should hire a funeral director, it is advisable for several reasons outlined below.  

Adherence to the Wishes of Deceased

Most of the rites desired by the deceased are problematic to achieve, especially when the bereaved family is struggling financially. The technical details of certain processes such as cremation or burial may also be hard to accomplish when the family is dealing with such a matter for the first time. Funeral directors aid in the accomplishment of such matters because they have dealt with a variety of desires from clients and their deceased.

Advisory Role

The funeral directors act as the primary advisers for various burial procedures. There are a variety of rites relating to religion or traditions of various families and societies which need to be upheld. Funeral directors thereby act as the custodians of such rites, especially if their funeral home is run or associated with the specific religion or societal norm.

Customization of a Funeral Ceremony

The ultimate goal of a funeral ceremony is to pay the last respects to the deceased. Funeral directors can help you in customizing the service to ensure that all your needs are met. Conventional ceremonies may not be preferable in certain instances, and you may also need to incorporate various features that are not in most ceremonies.

Convenience

Most family settings are such that members may not always be present to prepare for funeral rites. Funeral coordinators handle all matters of logistics, guest lists, venue and all other valuable aspects of a funeral. As a rule, they also handle issues that may arise after the funeral regarding the settlement of various bills accrued after the funeral.

Preparation

Most of the funeral homes aid in the preparation of personal matters if one desires to have such issues catered for before they die. Funeral directors help in the purchase of burial plots, purchase of caskets and other aspects of the funeral by people who prefer to have such matters handled before they die.

Funeral directors are essential in customizing a funeral service, preparation of a person's burial when they are alive, preparing burial needs on behalf of the bereaved, and helping the bereaved meet the needs of the deceased.

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