Common Questions About a Funeral Service
Many people have questions that they may or may not feel comfortable asking their funeral director. Here are some common questions:
Why is a funeral important?
- Funerals help us acknowledge that someone we love has died
- Funerals allow us to say goodbye
- Funerals offer continuity and hope for living
- Funerals provide a support system for us, friends, family members and the community
- Funerals allow us to reflect on the meaning of life and death
What does a funeral director do?
- Arrange transportation of the deceased
- Prepare the remains
- Submit paperwork and legal documents
- Consult with the deceased’s family
- Help in the funeral planning process
- Provide aftercare, or grief assistance
What is the difference between a memorial service and a funeral service?
A funeral service is a service held to memorialize a deceased person with their body present. A memorial service is a service held to memorialize a deceased person without the body present. If a person has been cremated and a service is held with the cremated human remains present it is considered a memorial service.
What if I still need support after the funeral is over?
The grieving process does not end just because the funeral service has 
concluded. There are many resources available to you and your loved ones. S. E Thomas Funeral and Cremation Services will assist you as much as possible with grief counseling and get you and your loved ones on the right track to healing.
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