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The Traditional Funeral
The traditional funeral is a ceremony held in a church or funeral home chapel. The family and/or funeral director consult with a member of the clergy who will conduct the service. A non-religious service may be held where a family member, close friend or business associate speaks.
Each funeral is unique. In conjunction with the funeral director, the family works to ensure a meaningful service. This may include: eulogies by family members or friends, special music, songs, poems, passages of scripture or requests made by the deceased. The family also decides if the funeral will be private or public. A public service that allows anyone to attend provides friends and acquaintances the opportunity to mourn and express their sympathy.
Should the family desire visitation of the deceased; the funeral home provides a quiet and private setting. Visitation is often a healthy step toward resolving grief.
The committal service is the conclusion of the traditional funeral. It may be conducted at the graveside, crematorium or at the church/chapel.
This type of funeral involves the staff facilities and equipment of a funeral home for an average of three to four days. The funeral home is responsible for transporting the deceased from the place of death, filing and securing the necessary government documents and permits, arranging for desired services, embalming and preparing the deceased, providing the casket and necessary funeral vehicles, arranging or confirming the flowers and luncheon, printing the register books and memorial cards and the writing and sending of obituary announcements.
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