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Q:
"Should we have a funeral service?"
A: It is encouraged that if a person is of a specific
faith, that they contact their minister as soon as possible
after the death. While clergy have been trained to assist
in this area, a family member or close friend may lead
in the service or assist by giving a family tribute. The
service might be composed of a message by a close friend,
family reminiscences, the deceased's favourite music,
poetry or readings. It is worth bearing in mind that while
having a family member lead the service may offer comfort
to the other members of the family, it may also place
a heavy burden on the person leading the service. Consider
the options carefully and discuss them with your funeral
director. Here again your funeral director will be able
to suggest someone in the community to consider and assist
you with this type of service.
Q: "How do I get the death notice into the newspaper?"
A: Your funeral director has a great deal of experience
in making these arrangements. With your help they can
and will compose a notice for both local and out-of-town
newspapers using information the family provide. If some
special wording or a photo is to be used or if some of
the information is private, please make the funeral director
aware of this at the earliest opportunity.
Q: "What if we need a cemetery plot?
A: If you do not own cemetery property, your funeral
director can give you the information about area cemeteries
and tell you the various bylaws governing each one. They
can also provide cost comparisons. At this time, if you
haven't already, you will decided whether you will want
earth burial or cremation, and the funeral home staff
will proceed accordingly.
Q: "Is Cremation
less expensive?
A: Cremation is often considered to be an inexpensive,
less complicated substitute of the "traditional"
funeral. Many people believe that at the time of death
two basic choices exist: immediate cremation of the body
or a complete funeral including viewing, followed by burial.
Cremation and burial are both defined as "modes of
disposition," methods of caring of the deceased and,
as such, are just one part of the funeral services. As
times change, trends change too. Today, many opportunities
exist for meaningful services for the benefit of family
and friends - both before and after cremation takes place.
Cremation and its many "Options" may reduce
the cost over traditional funerals that require earth
burial. These charges will vary in accordance with each
person's or family's desires. Your funeral director can
offer current information on cremation costs and will,
at the time of arrangement, provide a complete listing
of charges for the services you select.
Q: "Why should I Plan a Funeral in Advance?"
A: Preplanning helps to protect your loved ones
from future uncertainty and avoids the stress of facing
unfamiliar choices at an emotionally difficult time. Most
people have little idea of what is involved, what the
costs are and, most importantly, what final arrangements
would be desired. It allows one to make their own choices,
while keeping costs as low as possible. You may actually
prepay your funeral and Guarantee the future increases
of costs due to inflation. Preplanning enables the person
to resolve one of life's most important and inevitable
details in an intelligent, efficient manner. It is the
greatest gift that you will give to your family.
Q: "What if a death occurs while I am away from
home?"
A: As the world becomes smaller, many family members
are widely separated throughout the country. Increased
travel and retirement to warmer climates often necessitate
funeral arrangements being made where transportation of
the deceased through international borders and different
legal jurisdictions becomes necessary. Remember to
contact your local Funeral Home first. We access a
world wide network of funeral homes and are experienced
in making complete arrangements for the return of a loved
one from any where in the world.
If you have a specific question that wasn't answered
here, please contact Barclay Funeral Home at (613) 342-2792.
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