By Edwin Yap on May 18, 2018

Dealing with the emotional stress which comes with the death of a loved one is challenging and confusing. On top of this, if you are the one responsible for making the funeral arrangements, it may be a huge ordeal to cope up with both, the emotional stress and looking after the arrangements. With a little patience and effort, you can arrange a successful memorial service in the honour of the deceased loved one.

Keeping these tips in mind will help in making the arrangements for a funerals:

Selecting the right funeral company

The funeral company you choose is of a great help in these turbulent times. These companies will help with all the arrangements for the funerals whether it is a Christian, Buddhist funeral or otherwise. While choosing the funerals company, consider factors such as location, package, services offered and the recommendation of your friends. Also, give some thought to the reputation of the company in the market.

1. Share information with funeral director

Once you have hired a funeral company you are satisfied with, you need to share some basic information with the funerals director such as the name of the deceased, date of birth, and date of death which helps them in making the arrangements and acquiring the required permits and paperwork.

2. The type of funeral

The type of funeral to be conducted depends on the departed person’s last wishes if any, or as per the decision of the family. There are 3 major types of the funeral which include the traditional or a full-service funeral, direct burial funeral, and the direct cremation funeral.

3. Payment

The cost of the funeral depends on the type of funeral and how elaborate you choose to make the memorial. If the deceased has paid in advance for the funeral, making the arrangements will be a lot easier. Also, if you choose any additional services, you might be charged extra. Lastly, most of the funeral companies prefer advance payment in cash or with the cards.

4. Placing a death notice

Posting a notice/obituary is a good way of letting people know of the death of your loved one and pay tribute to the deceased person. But ensure the cost of printing in the newspaper, size of the notice and deadline for printing. You will have to provide details such as name, date of death and place of the funeral.

5. Selecting the casket and flowers

If the deceased had not mentioned any preference for the casket, it would be the family’s decision to choose the type of casket and flower arrangements for the funeral.

6. Dress appropriately

It is important to dress appropriately for the funerals. The dress code for Buddhist funerals in Singapore is different from the Taoist funerals. Make sure the family dresses accordingly for the funerals.

Explore web for more information on the funeral companies in Singapore that can help you to plan the funerals of your loved ones with great ease.

Edwin Yap is an owner of a private firm and is engaged in offering a wide range of pre-planning Buddhist funeral services. His company specializes in planning Buddhist funeral in Singapore and can deliver optimal services, if booked in advance. You can read her blog to know more about their funeral packages, support for family schemes, and funeral planning tips.

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