How soon after or long after a death must and individual be buried?
This may vary by state so check with your local funeral director. Considerations include the need to secure all permits and ...
What are the options concerning the time of a service?
While most services are held in the morning or afternoon, some families are now choosing to have services held in the ...
Is it okay to have a viewing and not a service?
Yes, if that is the wish of the family, the funeral director will arrange designated times for calling hours, have the ...
Can a function less formal than a funeral or memorial service be arranged?
A Gathering of Friends is a less formal event. It allows family and friends to share their loss and share treasured ...
Is a funeral or memorial service always held in a funeral home or place of worship?
A service can usually be held at any location that family and friends feel would be comfortable and appropriate. Your funeral ...
Do funeral directors get to take advantage of the bereaved?
The most important quality that enables the funeral director to provide services in the community is his or her reputation for ...
Are the services of a funeral director necessary to bury the dead?
In most states, no. But each state does have different regulations. You should call the local department of health to find ...
What purpose does a funeral serve?
The funeral and the ceremony that accompanies it are indeed very important. For those who are left behind, a funeral provides ...
What do funeral directors do?
Primarily they care and safeguard the deceased person until final disposition, including embalming and restorative work. A growing number of funeral ...
Are deathcare professionals exempt under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (“FFCRA”)?
April 23, 2020 Question: Are deathcare professionals (funeral homes, cemeteries and crematories) exempt under the newly created paid sick leave and ...
Am I at risk if I attend a funeral for someone who died of COVID-19?
April 13, 2020 Question: Am I at risk if I go to a funeral or visitation service for someone who died ...
Can a case that died of COVID-19 be open casket for the viewing for family members?
April 13, 2020 Question: Can a case that died of COVID-19 be open casket for the viewing for family members? Answer: ...
