Question 1

What to do when one of my family member passed on?

Accepted Answer

When faced with the passing of a family member, here's a guide on what steps to take:

Immediate Action:
 • Contact our Funeral Director (8497 1117), we will get down a doctor to officially confirm the passing and obtain a death certificate.
       ( We will call down a doctor down to verify if only this is a House case, as the deceased passed on in the house.)
 • Contact our Funeral Director, we will proceed down to Hospital to make arrangements of the Wake.
 • Inform close relatives promptly to ensure they are aware and can offer support.

Contact a Funeral Service Provider:
 • Get in touch with a funeral director to make arrangements for the care and transportation of the deceased. They will assist you throughout the process.

Arrange Funeral Services:
 • Schedule a meeting with the funeral director to discuss burial or cremation options and make decisions regarding the service.
 • Choose the location, date, and time of the cremation service, and make necessary arrangements such as selecting a casket or urn.

Inform Extended Network:
 • Notify extended family members, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances about the passing and provide details about the funeral service.

Host Family Gatherings:
 • Plan gatherings for family members and close friends to come together, share memories, and support each other.

Conduct the Funeral Service:
 • Hold the funeral service according to your loved one's wishes and your family's preferences, incorporating any religious or cultural customs.

Attend Burial or Cremation:
 • Participate in the burial or cremation ceremony to pay respects and honor your loved one.

Seek Support and Attend to Aftercare:
 • Lean on family, friends, or professionals for emotional support during the grieving process.
 • Take care of practical matters such as notifying institutions of the passing and managing the estate.

Remember to prioritize self-care and seek assistance from your support network as you navigate this challenging time.

Question 2

Is embalming necessary, and what does it entail?

Accepted Answer

Embalming preserves the body after death, primarily for sanitation, presentation, and temporary preservation. It disinfects the body, slows decomposition, improves appearance for viewing, facilitates funeral arrangements, and aids in transportation over long distances. While not always necessary, it's chosen based on personal, religious, cultural, and legal considerations.

Question 3

How long can we expect the body to be preserved before the funeral service?

Accepted Answer

With embalming, preservation lasts for several days to a week or more. Refrigeration extends preservation similarly. Factors such as temperature and humidity influence decomposition rates. Local regulations may also dictate timelines. Discussing options with the funeral director ensures proper care and scheduling of the funeral service.

Question 4

Can we request specific clothing or personal items to be placed with the deceased?

Accepted Answer

Yes, families can typically request specific clothing or personal items to be placed with the deceased before burial or cremation. But during the process of embalming we will request family to have the deceased of not wearing any Jewelries on the body. Funeral directors are generally accommodating of such requests and will work with the family to ensure that the deceased is dressed in the desired clothing and that any personal items are respectfully placed with them. These items may include favorite clothing, jewelry, photos, or sentimental belongings that hold significance to the deceased or their loved ones. It's essential to communicate these requests to the funeral director during the funeral arrangement process to ensure that they can be fulfilled accordingly.

NOTE:
Certain items are typically not allowed in the coffin for cremation, including combustible, hazardous, non-biodegradable, large or bulky, and valuable items.

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