How to Plan a Funeral

Funeral directors can be a tremendous help when it comes to planning a funeral for a loved one who has passed away. From helping you through the mourning process to completing all of the necessary arrangements, funeral directors will be there for you every step of the way.

After a loved one passes, it is important to meet with your family members to discuss the deceased’s wishes. This often includes the type of ceremony, location and type of burial that the deceased wanted.

There are funeral homes that can perform many different religious ceremonies and traditions. That way, the deceased can be honored under the proper customs. Depending on what type of religion the deceased followed, the funeral ceremony can be held in a variety of locations.

There are also different types of burial services, which include traditional, graveside and immediate burial services, as well as complete and immediate cremation, paired with scattering or traditional burial services.

The family also needs to choose music, if any, as well as someone to conduct the funeral services and someone to read the eulogy. An obituary should also be written for the local newspaper.

Traditionally, people will send flowers when someone passes away. If the deceased noted that he or she would rather have donations made in their name in lieu of flowers, this can be noted in the obituary.

Consulting with directors from a funeral home, families can sort out the details of the ceremony. If the deceased did not leave behind instructions for how he or she wanted things to be planned, the decisions are typically up to the family members.

The last major planning step is to coordinate a way to transport the casket from the funeral home, to the funeral, to the burial site, or to a crematory. This can be discussed with the funeral directors from the funeral home that you choose.

If you are currently going through a death in the family and are searching for a funeral home, Bergen Funeral Service Inc. is a funeral home in Brooklyn that can help you plan a funeral and cope with your loss during this difficult time.

Bergen Funeral Service Inc.

2009 Mermaid Ave.

Brooklyn, NY 11224

718-373-0880