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Coping with the loss of a loved one is never easy. Navigating the steps of funeral planning can seem like an insurmountable task while grieving, but approaching the event in an organized and step-by-step manner will help you make the proper arrangements without being overwhelmed. Here are just a few helpful funeral planning tips to keep in mind.

A Beginner’s Guide to Funeral Planning

1. Honor the Wishes of the Deceased

Making sure the desires of the deceased are honored should come before all else during the funeral planning process. Find out if the deceased left behind documents that express what type of funeral they wanted, where they wanted to be buried, and other desires. These wishes may have been left with a lawyer on retainer or in the safe-keeping of a family member and will help outline the next planning stages.

2. Gather the Necessary Information

funeralInformation about the deceased individual needs to be gathered so that a death certificate can be created. This includes date and place of birth, social security number, occupation and place of business, education, names of parents, and the final resting place. While this can be an emotionally taxing process, it can also be a loving look back on the life of the departed.

3. Burial Process

Communicate with the chosen funeral home about the final resting state of the deceased’s body. Whether the decision is a traditional burial, cremation, or entombment, there will be considerations that need to be taken into account. The funeral home will assist in providing details such as regulations for caskets, urns, or other forms such as scattering the ashes.

 

Planning your memorial is easier with professional help. Porto Funeral Homes has assisted residents of New Haven County, CT, with funerals and burial services for more than 75 years. As a family-run business, the funeral home understands the emotional toll such events can have and provides empathetic and sensitive guidance throughout the process. For more information, call (203) 467-3000 or visit the website today.

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