Funeral Arrangement – What Do You Do When a Loved One Dies?

Posted by Everden Rust Funeral Services on January 21st, 2021

Funeral arrangement in Penticton isn’t something we do all the time. We are not experienced with it nor do we know instantly what to do when a loved one dies. So, when the time comes that you lose a loved one, which all of us will experience at one point or another, we are left unsure of what to do.

As a part of the Funeral arrangement in Penticton, here are the things that you need to do when a loved one dies:

1. Contact a funeral home.

If your loved one dies at home, contact a hospital that will be able to assess the remains and help you with arranging the death certificate of your loved one. The next thing to do is find a funeral home that will take care of the remains of your loved one.

2. Decide on the disposition of the body.

How do you want the disposition of the body to go? Do you and your family members prefer the traditional way of holding a funeral or do you prefer cremation? Take into consideration the wishes of the deceased. If the deceased left behind instructions on how his or her remains will be taken care of, you should uphold those wishes.

A traditional burial will require you to choose a casket for the body. You should choose one that fits your budget and the style that you want for your deceased loved one. If your family has opted for cremation services, make sure the funeral home offers this. Not all funeral homes have a crematorium. Everden Rust can accommodate both kinds of disposition.

A cremation can be much cheaper since you only need to obtain an urn to hold the ashes. If you decide to bury the ashes, it also doesn’t require a big plot of land. The family members can also choose to scatter the ashes or keep the urn with them. It offers a lot of flexibility for family members.

3. Arrange the viewing.

If you have decided to include viewing in the funeral arrangement in Penticton, you should coordinate that with the funeral home. They can take care of everything for you.

Announce the venue of the viewing and for how long it will happen before the burial of the deceased. During the last day of the viewing, you can have a mass or have a celebration of the life of the deceased.

Find a good funeral home that can help you do the funeral arrangement in Penticton. It’s hard to go through the motions when you are already grieving. This is why you should get the services of reliable funeral homes that will be able to offer you the best services so you can focus on being there for your family.

Adam Jason is the author of this article. For more details about Funeral Personalization & Products in Kelowna please visit our website: everdenrust.com