No one wants to have to plan a funeral. The loss of a loved one is painful, daunting and fraught with stress.
There are any factors a next of kin will have to deal with when arranging a funeral, from small details like first calls and transportation of the deceased, to planning the service and all relevant financial and administrative matters.
If the funeral has not been pre-arranged, the days following death can be a whirlwind of change, pressure and hard-to-make decisions. That is why choosing the right funeral director is imperative. They will help you handle all decisions relating to the funeral service and can even take control of relevant financial details when required—allowing you to focus on grieving and getting through such a difficult time. See our guide to planning a funeral below: