A funeral director serves many important roles during a memorial service. Their compassionate care provides a bit of much-needed comfort during a difficult time. Holman-Howe Funeral Homes in Seymour and Lebanon, MO, is committed to helping grieving friends and family members in every way possible and explains the essential services of this funeral home professional.

Duties of a Funeral Director

Before the Service

A funeral director is responsible for several critical steps of planning a service. They help the family make funeral arrangements, including casket or urn selection, and communicate with religious and cemetery officials to coordinate the ceremony and burial. They oversee the creating and printing of a program and place a notice of someone's passing in local newspapers to make mourners aware of the time, date, and location of the funeral. They also complete required paperwork and arrange for the deceased to be transferred to the funeral home.

During the Funeral

A funeral director will ensure all expressed wishes of the deceased are honored. This can include elements like prayers, music, and flower arrangements. They also supervise the proceedings so they run on schedule and make sure the deceased and their immediate family are transported from the funeral home to the church and cemetery.

After the Service

If the deceased is to be cremated, the funeral director arranges for their body to be taken to the facility. If the departed loved one will be buried out of town, they coordinate transportation of their remains.

The funeral directors at Holman-Howe Funeral Homes are part of a dedicated and compassionate staff who will provide exemplary service during your time of need. For assistance planning a loving and dignified burial service for a loved one, call (417) 935-2244 to schedule a consultation. Visit their website for information about their memorial and burial services.