Planning a funeral is both emotional and stressful. This guide provides a clear, step-by-step Planning a funeral is both emotional and stressful. However, this guide provides a clear, step-by-step process to help families navigate funeral arrangements with ease and confidence.
1. First Contact with Formby Funeral Home
When a loved one passes, the first step is to contact Formby Funeral Home immediately. Usually, a family member or representative makes this call. Our funeral directors are available 24/7, ensuring assistance whenever you need it. After the initial contact, we quickly arrange transportation of your loved one to our funeral home in Formby.
Following this, we guide you through the next steps. This includes assisting with the registration of the death and advising on how many copies of the death certificate you may need. If the coroner is involved, we take care of all communication and provide regular updates, so you remain informed throughout the process.
2. Discussing Funeral Service Dates
Once the initial arrangements are made, the next step is to discuss potential funeral service dates. If you already have specific ideas, we can work together to explore those options. There are several key decisions to make, including:
- Burial or Cremation: First, you will need to choose between burial or cremation. This decision affects the necessary paperwork and overall service arrangements.
- Religious or Civil Service: Additionally, depending on the deceased’s beliefs, you will need to decide between a religious or civil service. This choice impacts the availability of officiants and may influence costs as well.
- Venue: Furthermore, the service can take place at our funeral home, a religious site, a gravesite, or even at a non-traditional venue like a park or family home. The availability of these locations will help determine the final date and time.
Finally, we will discuss provisional dates. However, the full confirmation of the date will happen once all details are finalized, and everyone involved is available.