When you need to plan a funeral service, it is important to consider the many choices that are available to you and your loved ones. First, you will want to decide what type of service is appropriate to memorialize the life of the deceased – here are a few options to consider:

• A large or small ceremony
• A traditional funeral, a graveside committal service or alternate funeral arrangements. For example, it has become quite commonplace for families to plan funerals that reflect the life of the deceased and customize the memorial service to celebrate the bereaved’s accomplishments.

In addition, it is important to keep in mind the final resting place of the deceased. There are several other questions that you may want to discuss with your immediate family, if possible:

• Does your family prefer a cemetery plot or a mausoleum?
• Did your loved one specify whether or not they wanted to be cremated, and if so, what did they want to do with the ashes?
• Do you or a loved one prefer a traditional funeral or a graveside memorial service?

If it is possible, try to discuss the options in advance (also known in the industry as ‘pre-planning’ a funeral). For example, if you are planning your own funeral, you may choose to discuss these matters with your immediate family and ensure your final wishes are known beforehand. In the instance where death is imminent for a loved one (i.e., the elderly or a person afflicted with a terminal illness), it is helpful for close family members to make arrangements in advance regarding this personal matter, ensuring your loved one’s memorial best reflects their lifestyle, religious beliefs, and so forth.

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