Your first visit to a funeral home likely won’t be easy. Your emotions may be overwhelming, and attempting to plan a funeral while you’re grieving and mourning can be incredibly difficult. However, with help from your funeral home director and a bit of knowledge about what you can expect from them, the process can be made easier. Being prepared to work with funeral services will guide you toward making sound decisions and will ultimately help you create a more memorable funeral.

3 Things to Expect From Working with a Funeral Home

1. Plan Logistics

While grieving, many people forget they will need to consider the logistics of the funeral, like how the body will be transported and how to register for a death certificate. Often, the funeral home will offer services to take care of these steps for you, so you can focus on other aspects of the planning process. 

2. Map Out Details

Your funeral director will also help you plan a service for your lost loved one. You’ll discuss what the departed may have wanted at their funeral, as well as questions about logistical matters, like when and where the service will take place. The staff will also work with you to figure out the type of flowers you’d like, the music that will be played, and more. They may also offer a list of known, trusted vendors to help take some of the guesswork out of the process for you during this difficult time.

3. Assist With Documents 

Paperwork is likely the last thing on your mind after a loved one has passed, but while working with a funeral home, you’ll need access to a few documents, including a birth certificate, marriage certificate, and last will and testament. The funeral home staff will gently walk you through everything that is required, and they will inform you about where all the documentation will eventually need to be filed.  

If you’re planning a funeral in Stratford, CT, turn to Adzima Funeral Home to help you make arrangements. With over 100 years of experience, they are on-call to help ease the planning process and make things easier for you and your family. For more information on their services, visit them online, and give the funeral home a call at (203) 375-2200 to schedule an appointment today.