When a loved one passes, the emotional toll can leave you feeling lost and uncertain. Know that you’re not alone. An experienced funeral director can guide you through the planning and can be a source of emotional stability as you navigate the process of losing a loved one.

3 Ways a Funeral Director Can Help

1. Funeral Planning

Planning an event can be stressful under the best of circumstances and even more when you’ve experienced a loss. A funeral director will take you through every step of the planning process, including filing paperwork, assisting with notifying family members, making burial or cremation arrangements, and coordinating an obituary.

2. Caring for the Deceased

A licensed funeral director will care for your loved one’s body with respect. They will arrange for transportation of the deceased, and they’ll dress and prepare them for the service. Discuss your wishes and those of the deceased with the director to ensure your loved one is presented in the casket in an honorable way.

3. Day-of and Follow-up Services

The last thing you want to think about on the day of a funeral is making sure the service goes off without a hitch. You can count on your funeral director to handle day-of coordination, including the funeral procession. In the days following the service, a funeral director can offer grief support or recommend a counselor. They can also make sure you receive the cards, floral arrangements, and guest book after the service.

Licensed funeral directors understand the heartache and the challenges people face after a loved one’s death. You can count on them to provide practical and emotional support as you go through the planning and grieving process.

An experienced funeral director at Morris Funeral Home Inc in Wayne, WV, will help you plan meaningful funeral arrangements for a loved one. They also help with pre-planning funeral services, for those who want the peace of mind and cost savings that come with planning ahead. Call (304) 272-5171 to speak with a director today.