What recourse does a consumer have for a poor service or overcharging?
The complaint should first be given to the funeral director that served the family. If the situation is not resolved to ...
Is it possible to have a traditional burial if someone with AIDS dies?
Yes. Death because of AIDS is no different than any other cause of death.
After my death, how can my funeral home send me to my cemetery which is out of state?
In many cemeteries today, there is a funeral home on the grounds. If not, then arrangements would have to be made ...
How long can you wait to have a funeral without embalming?
Most states require that a deceased person either be embalmed or placed in refrigeration after a period of 24 hours from ...
Does the VA pay for Veterans’ funerals?
Although the Veterans Administration does not pay for complete funerals, it does provide certain merchandise, services and reimbursements. Your local VA ...
What happens if someone close to me dies away from home?
After the death has occurred, the most prudent decision would be to call your funeral service provider in your home town. ...
How many pallbearers will be needed?
The traditional format regarding the number of pallbearers is 6, primarily due to the length of the standard casket, so that ...
If I donate my remains to medical science, can there still be a service?
In addition to coordinating the donation, your funeral service provider can arrange for either a Memorial Service or a Gathering of ...
Do Clergy always officiate at a funeral service?
In conjunction with or sometimes in place of a clergy person, family or friends may share personal thoughts, memories and feelings ...
What is a Memory Table and/or a Memory Board
At the funeral home, a memory table may be used to display personal items of the deceased. A memory board would ...
How can I personalize a funeral service?
One way is to bring personal items into the funeral home to be displayed in or near the casket. Example: An ...
Why would I need to purchase certified copies of a Death Certificate?
Certified copies are used as proof of death for the transfer of stocks and bonds, banking transactions and life insurance. You ...
