Understanding The Role Of A Funeral Director

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Understanding the Role of a Funeral Director
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Immediate Care Promptly picks up the deceased
and transports the body to the funeral home, at
any time of day or night.   Official
Notifications Notifies authorities, family, and
relatives arranges and prepares death
certificates.
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Documentation Handling Provides certified death
certificates for insurance and benefit
processing liaises with insurance, Social
Security, or Veterans Administration for
benefits.   Obituaries Prepares and submits
obituaries to chosen newspapers.
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Body Preparation Baths and embalms the deceased,
if necessary prepares the body for viewing
including dressing and cosmetizing.   Funeral
Planning Assists with funeral arrangements
helps in purchasing caskets, urns, burial vaults,
and cemetery plots.
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Burial Coordination Schedules grave opening and
closing with the cemetery coordinates with
clergy for services.   Logistics Arranges police
escort and transportation for the family to the
funeral and/or cemetery.
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Floral Arrangements Orders funeral sprays and
other flower arrangements as per the family's
wishes.   Aftercare Support Provides Aftercare
or grief assistance to the bereaved.
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A Funeral Director's role is multifaceted,
combining compassionate support with professional
expertise to guide families during difficult
times. Remember, you're not alone. Asheville
Mortuary Services is here to help guide you
through this challenging journey with care and
professionalism.
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Address Asheville Mortuary Services 89 Thompson
St B Asheville, NC - 28803 United States Phone
828-254-0566 E-mail Id jpenland1_at_charter.net