When someone passes away, their surviving family and friends are left to plan funeral services if arrangements haven’t already been made. Funeral homes understand what a difficult process this can be, which is why they have compassionate funeral directors available to help plan services. There are many ways funeral directors can assist people with memorial or funeral arrangements. Learn more about how they can help below.

Advantages of Hiring a Funeral Director

They Offer Much-Needed Guidance

If your loved one did not make prearrangements, it will be up to you to decide how their services are handled. You will be tasked with choosing between cremation or burial, memorial service or a traditional funeral, and the style of casket or urn. There’s also the obituary to write and decisions to make about when and where to have the service. A funeral director can explain each option available to you and help you decide which one is the best choice for your loved one. 

They Have Experience

A funeral director will be with you throughout the entire process, from planning the service through burial or distribution of the ashes. They have experience in all aspects of preparing a memorial or funeral service and can handle flower arrangements, greet family members upon arrival, and resolve any last-minute problems that might arise. They will also work with the coroner to obtain the death certificates you will need to handle your loved one’s estate. No matter what they are dealing with on your behalf, they will do so quietly and kindly so that you have more time to grieve in peace.

They Understand the Paperwork Involved

There is a lot of paperwork involved when someone passes away, and there’s a good chance you’ll be too distracted to handle it all on your own. A funeral director can apply for a burial permit and military marker, report your loved one’s death to Social Security, help you verify insurance policies, and file for the death certificate. They have a vast experience completing and filing required documents promptly.

If you need help planning a funeral service in Cincinnati, OH, TP White & Sons Funeral Home offers compassionate and affordable assistance for planning memorial services. They also specialize in helping people pre-arrange their own funeral services. Call (513) 231-7150 to schedule an appointment or visit them online to learn more about their services.