Resources for Making Funeral Arrangements

Everything you need to know about making funeral arrangements.

Making funeral arrangements can be overwhelming, especially during a difficult time. There are lots of calls and decisions to be made. Our Resources help you navigate the process with compassion and care.

From your first calls to selecting funeral services and products, we’ll walk you through every step. We can also help with the tasks after the funeral, like filing claims and taking care of the deceased’s possessions. Use the information on our Arrangements pages as a guide to help you take it one step at a time.

Our easy-to-use tools and resources can help you manage the many details involved and plan a meaningful tribute for your loved one.

Making Arrangements for a Funeral

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Navigating Grief: Essential Funeral Details to Consider When Making Funeral Arrangements

When facing the difficult task of what to do when a parent dies, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed. Take a breath. Your emotions are running high, but there’s still a need to take care of the necessary details.

First, contact a funeral home to guide you through the process. Decisions on burial or cremation and whether there will be a service require attention. When deciding what to do when a loved one dies, consider their wishes, if known, and your family’s needs, too.

Work with professionals who can help with arrangements and see if any prepaid plans exist.

Support from friends or family is invaluable now. Share memories, lean on each other, and honor their life with love and care.

How To Make Funeral Arrangements

Learn what to do when someone dies, step-by-step

Learn About Making Funeral Arrangements

Making The First Call

Find out who to call when a death has occurred.

Find Out What To Do When Someone Dies

The Funeral Arrangement Conference

Learn what to expect when meeting with a funeral director.

Learn About Meeting With a Funeral Director

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