While funeral planning for a loved one is never easy, it’s an essential task that many of us must courageously complete. In your time of need, Cincinnati, OH’s Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes can help guide you on the questions you need to answer and the things you should consider as you move through the process.

The compassionate, dedicated funeral director and staff explain more in their funeral planning guide below: 

1. How Do I Choose a Funeral Home? 

If the person who passed did not previously make arrangements for their funeral, it would be up to the family to choose a funeral home for the services. Select a local facility honoring the deceased best and provides a place where you feel comfortable. It’s also important to know the funeral director and staff will carry out your loved one’s wishes as desired. Other considerations include religious or cultural affiliation and pricing. 

2. What Should I Bring to the Funeral Home? 

You should bring a few essential documents and pieces of information to the funeral home when you first arrive, including the deceased’s social security information, birth certificate, residential address, will, executorships, and life insurance information. Other helpful items include obituary details, clothing, memorial music, and photos. 

3. Should I Choose Burial or Cremation? 

While the decision to bury or cremate is often a religious or cultural one, many Americans are choosing cremation for its convenience and affordability. Regardless of your choice, Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes can accommodate your needs.  

4. How Do I Choose a Casket or Urn? 

If a casket or urn choice was not pre-arranged, choose which type may be right for you based on a variety of factors. Families who decide on a full burial will choose a permanent casket while those who select cremation can utilize a casket for a viewing service and purchase a beautiful urn to display their loved one’s remains afterward. 

Casket choices include cloth-covered particle wood, a variety of solid wood finishes, fiberglass, sturdy stainless steel, and rich copper. The main difference between them includes price, durability, and aesthetic. Urns come in a wide range of shapes, sizes, colors, and materials, including square bamboo boxes and cylindrical marble vases. 

5. What Else Do I Need to Consider?

You may need to order flowers and notify relatives. Deciding on the final resting place is one of the most important decisions of all. To find a location that is ideal for your loved one, you can consult your funeral director. 

To receive help with funeral planning, call Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes in Cincinnati, OH, at (513) 661-4059. For access to their funeral pre-planning information form and helpful cremation resources, visit the website.