How to Plan a Funeral

How to Plan a Funeral
10 things to think about when arranging a funeralIt is never easy when a loved one passes away. This guide to funeral planning can help you minimize the stress in this difficult time

    1. Consult the will of the deceased.

Your loved one may have left special instructions or wishes for the event.

    1. Meet with other close relatives

Different family members may have different wishes, ensure everyones feelings are taken into account.

    1. Establish a budget

The average cost of a funeral in SA is R12 500, and most funeral homes need cash up front. Be sure to discuss monetary issues with the family.
Only 23% of PDM’s in the Berea area have some sort of funeral policy in place

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    1. Find a Funeral Director

A reputable funeral home can help with all aspects of the funeral including assisting with registering the death.
Check if your funeral home is a member of NFDA

    1. Choose the ceremony

Burial or cremation, religious or non religious, the ceremony needs to reflect what the person would have wanted

    1. Personalise

Think how you can make the funeral a unique celebration of the persons life. The flowers, the music, photos and readings can all make the day special.

    1. Choose the funeral venue

Depending on the wishes of the deceased or family this could be at a church, a graveside, at a funeral home or could be a memorial at a special place close to the deceaseds heart.

    1. Decide who will conduct the ceremony

A religious leader, family member, friend or funeral home staff can handle these duties. Also you can select a Eulogizer, the eulogy should combine personal memories, appropriate humour and reflections on a life well lived

    1. Make sure everyone knows where and when

An Obituary can be ran in the local newspaper or often nowadays social media gets used to inform those close to the deceased of the date and times of the event

    1. The Wake

A venue and catering, although not compulsory, can be arranged for after the funeral to give everyone the opportunity to celebrate the life that has been lost.

For further advice and assistance or help and information on affordable funeral policies contact any of the advertisers above.

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