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The funeral director plays a critical role in the day-to-day operations at a funeral home. A unique position that marries attention to detail with an ability to express deep compassion, the director is both a source of organization and comfort.

The job encompasses a wide range of duties, at the core of which is complete transparency. When prospective clients request information about the funeral home’s services, the director is required to present a list of rates. The list includes complete descriptions of each service.

funeral-director The funeral director then assumes the main responsibilities of organizing and coordinating the family’s desires. They may help arrange transportation to the funeral home and a crematory or burial site after the service. They might be the point of contact for religious leaders, family members, and others who are involved in everything from preparing the body for viewing to conducting the funeral.

Ensuring all of the necessary post-mortem paperwork is complete is also important. Families may be required to fill out forms for cremations, or to fill out documentation requesting death certificate copies. At the family’s request, the director may even place a death notice online or in local or national newspapers.

While largely the family’s decision, the funeral planning process can often be easier with some help from the director. They can help arrange such elements as music and floral tributes and will also assist the family as they browse and select an appropriate casket for the funeral services.

Funeral directors are exceptionally important to families going through a difficult time. Offering knowledge and gentle guidance, they can effectively provide the assistance and compassion families need to make informed decisions.

 

Bolton & Lunsford Funeral Homes is a family-run operation based in Cincinnati, OH. Since 1938, the area institution’s compassionate funeral directors and staff have provided families with the help they need to make appropriate decisions. Visit the website to learn more about the services available or call (513) 661-4059.

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