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Planning Ahead
If you want to ease the burden that friends or family members will face once you've passed, planning your own funeral may be the right thing to do. Funerals can usually be planned and paid for well in advance of death.
Those caring for individuals who are dying, are also advised to plan ahead. Organising a funeral will be far easier to do with a clear mind - difficult decisions will only be made harder when grieving.
Getting Started
There are several things that you must do in the wake of a death:
Funeral Directors
Contact several funeral directors in Bristol to compare prices and available options. If needed, the funeral home staff will be able to assist in obtaining death certificates as well as preparing and submitting an obituary.
Ensure that you:
Arranging A Funeral Yourself
Although most people welcome the opportunity to pass on some of the responsibility to a funeral director there's nothing stopping you from arranging a funeral yourself.
If you're considering arranging the funeral yourself:
Even if you decide to enlist the help of a funeral director, there are still a number of things that you can do for yourself. If there's a particular aspect of the preparations that you'd like to play a fuller role, talk to your funeral director.
Catering
Catering is an essential for a funeral to keep your guests stomachs lined and to almost create a distraction. Here in Bristol we have a few caterers to call for the occasion.
Funeral Costs
Paying for A Funeral
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