Unless you’ve planned one before, making funeral arrangements is often a mystery to people. You may have no idea what to do after the death of a loved one, and Arndt Funeral Home in Rochester, NY, wants to help. Below, the company offers four tips on planning funerals, so you know where to get started and have some tips along the way to honor your lost loved one.

4 Steps to Help You Plan Funeral Arrangements

1. Choose Cremation or Burial

Did your friend or family member want to be cremated or buried? They likely expressed these wishes in a will or end-of-life plan. They may also have mentioned where they want to be buried or have their ashes interred. If the person left no instructions, consider your options and choose what you think they would have wanted.

2. Decide on a Funeral Locale

Was the individual a religious person? If so, a service in our chapel with adjoining funeral parlor would make a good location for their celebration of life. People who loved the outdoors might appreciate calling hours at our funeral home followed by a graveside service.

3. Write an Obituary

Now, it’s time to spread the word about the person’s amazing life. Write an obituary that highlights their accomplishments, like raising a beautiful family, loving their job, or having incredible adventures. Finish off the obituary with information about where loved ones should go for the funeral and memorial so they can join in on celebrating the person’s life.

4. Tend to the Meaningful Details

Would your friend or family member want a favorite flower to be present as part of their funeral arrangements? Maybe there is a special song that makes you think of them that you’d like to play during the service. Consider these ideas and also what photographs the person would want shown to friends and family at the memorial to bring back happy memories.

For further help with funeral arrangements, call Arndt Funeral Home at (585) 225-6350. Visit the website for information on their compassionate, experienced funeral directors. The company offers a beautiful location to host memorials and funerals and also provides cremation and burial services.