Whether you want to plan your own final services with funeral homes in Reading, PA, or you have the need to plan services for a loved one who has passed on, there might be things you want to know before you visit with a funeral director. Research and knowledge are powerful tools that can help you enter into final service planning with the information you need at hand. Here are some things to look up before you approach the funeral home:
Service Options
Of course, the funeral home can help go over the options with you, but it is often a good idea to know the basics, like the differences between cremation and traditional funerals, so you can start thinking about what you prefer. Once you know the options, you can make more informed decisions. And, if you run into questions along the way, write them down so you can ask the professionals at the funeral home when you get to that point.
Prices
Every service a funeral home provides is going to have a price attached. While some funeral homes are more expensive than others, it’s good to know the general prices that go along with certain services. That way, you will notice if you are getting way overcharged for something. Plus, you can prepare your own budget and have a range in mind for what you are willing to spend on various services.
Religious Beliefs
If your or your loved one belong to a certain church, it’s good to know how that religion feels about certain dispositions. Most religions are very accepting of cremation, but if yours is not, for some reason, you want to know that before you commit to a cremation. Talk to your religious leaders or look up the information online before moving forward. The funeral home may have that information for you as well.
Family Feelings
It is nice to include family members in any big decisions you make about final services, either for yourself for the future or someone else who has passed on. You need to know what your family members want and need to get closure so they can move on. You don’t want to go with cremation, for example, if no one in your family is comfortable with it. Likewise, you don’t want a traditional funeral if that is too somber for those included. Talk with those closest to you and figure out what they want with the process.
When you visit a reputable funeral home in Reading, PA, you don’t have to do much research beforehand, if you don’t want to. The professionals at Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home, Inc. have all of the information you need about the various options and can lay them out for you until you are comfortable making the right decision. Give us a call at (610) 374-0962 or visit us at 444 N 9th St, Reading, PA 19601. We’re here to help you pre-plan or organize services for a loved one who has passed on.