Funeral Arranging: Selecting a Funeral Home

Posted by webisimo on July 22nd, 2014

The task of selecting a funeral home often falls on those who are grieving at the loss of their loved one. However, there is no way out; someone has to take up the responsibility. Are you the person who is entrusted with this task? If yes, the insights given below would definitely help you take informed decisions.

Respect your loved one’s wishes

The first thing you should check when selecting a funeral home for your dear one is if he/she has expressed any wish with regard to the burial. Your loved one may have preplanned for the funeral. This is sure to be a great relief for you.

Stay informed

The key to success in anything is to be informed of your rights in the field. The same applies to funeral arranging. Know that the funeral home of your choice is mandated by the law of the land to furnish you with the following information on the service it offers.

• It should give you a general price chart.
• It should inform you of the prices of caskets. The home should also help you understand the alternatives available out for you. Know that it is not required to give you a copy of this information. But, some renowned funeral homes allow you to have a copy of the same.
• It should not come up with any claim with regard to caskets. Don’t believe the advices like an extra ring or outer cover would keep a dead body in good condition for a long time.
• A funeral home is also not allowed to insist that a casket is a must-have for cremation. This would come at par with leaving a family with no choice, but to go for an expensive casket.
• The home should allow you to buy casket from any vendor. This remains the same even where sale of the same is restricted to certified funeral directors. The service provider has no right to change the pricing.

Do comparison shopping

Open Yellow pages and prepare a list of the renowned funeral homes in your locality. Explore their general price charts, caskets and other items they have to offer. Do not forget to prepare notes. You are sure to come across a huge gap between the rates of services even between two homes in the same area. You should also be able to establish a good relationship with the funeral director the home provides. And, you should not be pressurized to go for any arrangement which you feel expensive or uncomfortable.

Online funeral arranging

Some of the establishments working in the field even allow you to arrange a loved one’s funeral online. This is ideal for persons who do not live near the deceased. Online funeral arranging tends to be cost-effective when compared to the direct process. Check the price chart online, chat with a sales representative, make the payment; done! Why visit a funeral home in person when this ease of handling things is offered? If your loved one has preplanned his/her funeral, you may have to visit the service provider in person. Keep these points in mind; funeral arranging would not be a daunting task to you.

Visit this link to get all needed information on funeral arranging or come in person to Mission San Luis Rey oldest San Diego Cemetery still in operation.