It’s never easy to lose a close friend or family member, and the sudden passing of a loved one can be particularly difficult. If you’re in charge of planning the funeral for someone who died unexpectedly, you might want some assistance from a compassionate funeral planning service. The guide below discusses how to put together a beautiful and meaningful ceremony on short notice. 

A Guide to Planning a Sudden Funeral

Making Arrangements

One of the first steps to making arrangements is deciding whether a memorial or funeral service is best. At a funeral, the body will be present. At a memorial service, the body will have already been cremated or interred.

Consider the religious beliefs of the deceased as you make your decision. If available, look at your departed loved one’s last will and testament for any specifications and preferences. 

Choosing a Location

If you’re planning a traditional wake and memorial, it makes sense to choose a local funeral home for the services, followed by a brief graveside memorial. However, you might want to hold a separate memorial at a location that was meaningful to the deceased, such as a park or place of worship. Regardless of where you hold the services, have casket or standing flowers delivered and set up photos on a table to commemorate the life of the departed. 

Writing an Obituary 

Take an hour or two to write an obituary for your friend or family member who has passed. Include birth and death dates and locations, a brief summary of their life, a list of living and deceased relatives, details about the funeral or memorial service, place of interment, and where to send flowers or donations. You can place the obituary in a local newspaper or online for others to share.

When you need to make funeral or memorial arrangements, contact Abriola Parkview Funeral Home for assistance. They offer funeral planning services, cremation, burial, and grief counseling to residents of Trumbull, CT. Call (203) 373-1013 to get started on funeral planning services and request a tour of the facility. Visit the website for more information about grief resources, local florists, and travel directions.