Funeral Services
Although
death is a part of life, an essential piece of the ecological web,
most Americans avoid addressing the attendant practicalities, and make
no plans for their own funeral. As a result, their bereaved survivors
must hastily make numerous decisions, often wondering whether their choices
are the ones their loved one would have wanted. Funerals will vary, based
on religion, culture and family tradition. But no matter how different,
they all share a common purpose: they are an important component of the
grieving process, a meaningful ceremony that honors the dead and allows
those left behind to mourn and say good-bye.
Learn about funeral trends and the choices available to you. Understand the Funeral Rule and your rights as a consumer. Read up on what to look for when selecting a funeral services provider.
Although we know that death is inevitable,
the majority of Americans don't make
arrangements for their own funeral.
Learn about pre-planning and leaving
instructions for your survivors. Consider
the issues involved in pre-paying. Find
out where to turn if you have a dispute
with a funeral services provider.
Would
you know what to do if someone close
to you died? We'll help you out, offering
practical advice on how to plan a funeral.
Learn about different ways in which
to honor your loved one as well as the
regulations associated with the necessary
task of disposing of the body.
Once
you've died, someone has to tidy your
affairs. That's your executor's job.
Read
about the types and stages of grief. Learn about grief counseling.
Find out how some of the world's religions perceive the experience
of death.
