It can be hard to know
where to begin when planning a funeral. Many questions may run through your
mind: Who should I contact first? Who contacts the clergy? Who contacts the
cemetery? What are my options for funeral services? How much does a funeral
cost?
Know that you are not
alone.
Whether a death has
already occurred, you are planning a funeral in advance or you are looking for
answers to your questions, we sincerely hope that you find the information
contained in this section of our website helpful. You will find an overview of
the arrangement process, veteran’s information, your consumer rights and
personalization ideas.
We have also included
information regarding earth burial, cremation, alkaline hydrolysis and green
burial so that you may begin to have an understanding of the options available.
All of this information is designed to help you begin visualizing a meaningful
funeral that honors a life lived.
When you need to make
funeral arrangements, know that your NFDA funeral director is prepared to help
you with all of the important details. He or she will outline the entire
funeral arrangement process for you, explain your options, contact all of the
parties involved in the arrangements on your behalf and will make sure that
everything is coordinated to your specifications.
We want you to focus
on spending as much time as possible with your family and friends at this
difficult time. Make your first call to your NFDA funeral director; they will
handle all of the details for you.