(Newswire.net — September 25, 2020) —
It’s always hard to see a loved one pass. Regardless of religious belief, there is often a hole left by that person and a sadness that ensues. Not only that, but you might find yourself in a place in which you are responsible for the care, planning, and process of the proceedings following their passing. Not only is the family now in emotional distress, but also actual stress trying to find your way around a foreign circumstance that you weren’t planning for. If you feel like you might be in this position or are simply looking for a little direction as to how you should take a couple steps forward in planning for the near future.
1. Contact a mortuary. They’re typically very kind, caring, and understanding. They’ll get you in contact with other companies that will help you with the casket and flower arrangements as well as finding a venue and plot for your loved one if you have not already done so. They will also help you find dates and times that are available for the funeral service if you have not already found one. We will talk about that later. Once the mortuary has been contacted, a casket has been picked out, and arrangements have been made for the service, it’s important to inform everyone of the proceedings. Which brings us to number 2.
2. Planning the service. Generally, how extravagant you’d like the service to be is up to you. If you’re expecting lots of visitors, you’ll want to find a large venue and typically have some sort of food or refreshment to lighten the mood. Programs should be present as well. Mortuaries often are willing to design and format a program for your wedding if you’d like them to, but they will charge you for it. If you feel capable or have a family member or friend that is able, you might be able to save some money doing this yourself. On the program, you’ll want to have a few loved ones say kind words and tell stories of the deceased. You’ll also want to decide if you’d like the viewing to be open or closed casket. From there, these services can be incredibly personal so perhaps it would be good to spend some time thinking about what your loved one might have wanted at their funeral or what might bring a personal touch to this occasion.
3. Get their affairs in order if it has not already been done. It’s important to have an estate plan, and decide how their assets and equity will be divided. If you have questions on how it is best for this to be done, visit an Estate Planning Basics workshop. They’re very thorough and often have local estate planning experts there to help you free of charge. Although estate planning can be overwhelming, it’s always easier with an expert or professional there to help you through the process.