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When a loved one passes away, the last thing you want your family to worry about is planning the funeral. While it’s an uncomfortable topic to discuss, planning a funeral in advance for either yourself or a loved one can provide a sense of relief. Furthermore, you don’t have to do it alone. A funeral director can help you plan for a service in several ways.

How a Funeral Director Can Assist You in Preparing a Service

1. Legalities

A funeral director will get the required permits, insurance claims, and death certificates. He or she can also help you obtain benefits from the U.S. Social Security Act and can contact the Veterans Administration for burial compensation, if applicable.

2. Burial Options

funeralIn addition to cremation, a director will present you with a number of burial options, including a single-depth burial space, family lot, mausoleum, or a private estate. You can decide which one will meet the loved one’s wishes. If the individual will be buried, the director will offer a variety of caskets, such as mahogany, cherry, bronze and stainless steel.

3. Notifications

A funeral director will help you contact friends and family about the death. He or she will also communicate with local newspapers to insert a memorial notice and obituary.

4. Service Preparations

The director will schedule the clergy to be present at the service, if you choose. In addition, he or she will assist in selecting music, ensure the casket bearers are chosen, make arrangements with the cemetery, order flowers, and transport the attendees to and from the funeral.

 

If you’re having trouble planning for a memorial service, the caring team at E.C. Nurre Funeral Home in Amelia, OH, can assist you in overcoming this difficult time. Whether you’re planning a service for a loved one or want to make arrangements in advance for yourself, their compassionate team will make sure you received personalized attention. They have more than 140 years of experience and have become the trusted funeral home in Amelia, New Richmond, and Bethel, OH. Give them a call at (513) 753-6130 or visit their website to learn more about their services.

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