What to Consider when making Funeral Arrangements
Although we want to be able to simply grieve when someone close to us dies the fact is that there may be many decisions that need to be made and arrangements that need to be looked after. We want to make sure that our loved ones are honoured properly through a memorial service or funeral.
What You Need To Know About Funerals
When a loved one dies without prearranging their funeral, it becomes the responsibility of that person’s family to make funeral arrangements. Although it can be a very emotional and stressful time it can be easier if you have an idea about the range of services that are available.
What You Need To Know About Cremation Services
An increasing number of individuals are opting for cremation instead of burial. There are many reasons for this. Some individuals feel that it is more environmentally friendly or that the cost of having a body cremated is less than having it buried. As well, there is the comfort of having the remains of your loved one kept nearby rather than interred in a graveyard.
Post Mortem Information
When you hear that a post-mortem may be required following the death of a loved one it is natural to feel upset or worried. There are many different reasons why a post-mortem exam may be required and there are also many misconceptions that surround the process. By understanding more about the process and what is involved you may feel more comfortable with the situation.
How To Access Money After A Death
When a death occurs, there are often expenses that accompany it. Often, the family will need to be able to access the deceased’s money in order to pay for funeral expenses. Even if the arrangements have been paid for in advance, the family may still have expenses, such as living expenses, that will cover them until other funds such as social welfare payments come available.
Some People Do Not Want To Be Burried When They Die
Some people do not want to be interred when they die. An alternative to a traditional burial is cremation. Although there are some religions such as Islam and Orthodox Judaism that do not allow a person to be cremated when they die, Christian denominations, other faiths and religious sects will allow one of their faithful to be cremated when they die.
How To Handle A Case Of Missing/Presumed Dead
Mourning the loss of a loved one can be hard but dealing with a person who is missing and presumed dead can often be even more stressful. The grieving process may be much more difficult because there is often no closure with a case such as this; the way there may be if someone can be buried, and then mourned.
Burials And Cremations Abroad
If someone who is not from Ireland dies while they are in the country, the body is sent back to the person’s home country so that it can be buried or cremated there. Knowing more about the process can make it easier for you to begin repatriation procedures.