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última version al 22:26 18 feb 2012

Funeral planning is not something that we want to consider or think about however it is a reality we all have to face at some time or another in the course of our lives. While the subject may not be one you are very familiar with or one that you even want to be familiar with it is nevertheless helpful to have a good understanding of the various factors that make up funeral services.

When it comes to funeral planning the funeral director has a major role to play. The majority of funeral homes in the United States are family affairs. Some funeral homes are small and intimate with the funeral director fulfilling a number of functions including collecting the body of the deceased and transporting it to the funeral home for preparation for the funeral service. Other larger funeral homes often employ morticians that specialize in the preparation of the bodies.

Funeral directors are also known as either morticians or undertakers. These are qualified professionals who work in the business of funeral rites and control the whole funeral planning and funeral service. Among their tasks are embalming of the body which entails the removal of the blood and the insertion of embalming fluid, burial or cremation preferences, and planning and arranging the funeral ceremony.

Funeral directors are also approached by the family or friends of the deceased with regards to special requests such as ensuring that the loved one is dressed in a specific outfit, the way the body is arranged in the casket, and with regards to the application of cosmetics or substances to the parts of the body that will be visible during the service to enhance the deceased person's appearance.

Funeral planning involves a number of different issues and since there are so many practical considerations that must be addressed it is advisable to utilize the services of a professional funeral director. A funeral director is also experienced in dealing with grief and the grieving process and therefore proves beneficial in assisting the family through this process. There are also a number of legal requirements when it comes to funeral services and funeral planning that the undertaker or mortician can guide you on.

Generally speaking a funeral is conducted at the funeral home and then proceeds to the burial ground for the interment which the funeral director will oversee to ensure that it is carried out correctly. Funeral directors will usually make a view or visitation possible and this is often scheduled for the day preceding the funeral service so as to allow the family and friends an opportunity to gather together at the home to pay their respects to the deceased in private. While available to offer and provide assistance if need be the funeral director remains discreetly in the background.

are an essential part of funeral planning and funeral services and can oftentimes prove to be a great comfort for those who are grieving. They handle the details associated with the death which allows the family to cope better with their loss. They help to guide the loved ones through this time in their lives and enable them to honor the deceased in a respectful and proper manner.

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