Death, funerals and cremations: Short guide to arranging a funeral

A simple funeral

Most people would probably require the funeral director to provide the following services as a minimum:

  • Make all the necessary funeral service arrangements
  • Provide an appropriate amount of staff
  • Provide a suitable coffin
  • Transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral directors premises
  • Care for the deceased prior to the funeral
  • Provision of a hearse to the nearest crematorium or cemetery
  • Arrange for cremation or burial as appropriate

Embalming, viewing of the deceased, or provision of a limousine for mourners are normally optional extras.

 

Short guide to arranging a funeral

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