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Funeral planning involves a handful of important responsibilities, one of which is assigning pallbearers for the services. Anyone you choose for this task will be honored to do so, but there are a few things you should know before making the decision. Adzima Funeral Home of Stratford, CT, has been family-run for over 100 years, and their staff is available around the clock to help you in your time of need. If you're about to take the next step in the funeral planning process, a bit of quick advice on choosing pallbearers will point you in the right direction.

Keep the following in mind when calling upon friends and family for this honor: 

  • Plan Around The Funeral Services: Before you begin the process of choosing pallbearers, you'll want to determine the precise plans for the funeral services. For instance, in the case of an open casket funeral, the funeral home staff will typically set up the casket themselves in advance. Once the service is over the pallbearers may be required to carry the casket to the hearse and, ultimately, the grave site. If it's a closed casket, the pallbearer responsibility traditionally extends to carrying the casket into the funeral as well.
  • funeral planningKnow Who Is Qualified: Funeral caskets typically call for six to eight pallbearers, but the process of actually choosing them is completely up to you and your family. Most of the positions go to close family members and friends, but everyone's situation is different. As long as they can physically handle the activity, they're a viable option. 
  • Consider Honorary Pallbearers: Just because someone isn't able to participate for one reason or another doesn't mean you have to leave them out of the procession. Being a pallbearer is considered an honor, and if there's someone who might not be able to carry the weight, or is perhaps otherwise disabled, you can appoint them as an honorary pallbearer. 

While you consult with your family in choosing pallbearers, Adzima Funeral Home will be available to help arrange funeral services both in person and online. Visit their website for more information on how to plan a funeral, and give them a call at (203) 375-2200 to speak to one of their caring professionals.

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