Knowing what to expect when meeting with a funeral director can help make family visits to Funeral Homes in Roeland Park, KS go more smoothly. However, many people are new to the funeral planning process, which is why the people at Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory developed a list of questions that funeral homes may ask when planning a funeral service.
Information to Have
The funeral home will need basic information about the person who has passed, including things like the date of birth and the date of death. Providing additional biological information, such as names of spouses, children, and grandchildren, places where the deceased resided, and occupations can help the funeral home fill in obituaries or memorial materials.
Questions to Expect
- Did the deceased pre-plan funeral arrangements or leave details about what they wanted for their services?
- Will the person be buried or cremated?
- Where will the service be held (funeral home, church, gravesite, or other location)?
- Will the services be religious, if so what religion?
- Has the family already selected an officiant for the service? If so, who is the officiant?
- Will the body be present for the services? Does the family want visitation before the service?
- Should the service be formal or casual?
- What music should be played at the funeral?
- Will there be a photo display, slideshow, or video at the funeral?
- Will there be a eulogy? Who will give the eulogy?
- Are there any readings? Who will give the readings?
- Are there any special requests or considerations that are not on this list?
- Will the funeral home be writing the obituary?
Reduce the Stress Around Funeral Planning
At Amos Family Funeral Home & Crematory, their caring team of funeral professionals understands that the funeral planning process can be a stressful one. Not only are family members and loved ones expected to choose appropriately to memorialize a family member, but are usually called upon to do so in the immediate aftermath of a death. Survivors can rely upon their highly trained professionals at any of their Funeral Homes in Roeland Park, KS and the surrounding areas, to guide them gently and respectfully through the funeral and memorial service planning process.
