Choosing a funeral director can be a difficult and stressful,
particularly if the death of your loved one was unexpected or you have to make a
quick decision. Here are a few tips to help you choose the right funeral
director to assist you in time of bereavement.
- If possible ask for a recommendation from friends or relatives who have
used a funeral director’s services or have heard positive comments about a firm.
If this is not possible find out about the funeral directors in your area by
reading about them in the local press or parish magazines.
- Always choose a funeral director that is a member of the National Association of
Funeral Directors (NAFD), as this is your guarantee of a quality service.
Members of this trade association must abide by a Code of Practice, which
ensures they treat their clients and the public fairly. They are also required
to have price lists available showing the cost of the services they provide.
- Contact at least two funeral directors in your area to get an estimate for
funeral costs so you can make comparisons because not all funeral directors
charge the same prices. This will help to ensure that you get the best value
possible for the funeral services you need.
- Many people assume that you can only contact a funeral director once you
have registered a death. But this is not the case; you can contact the funeral
director before then, perhaps while you are waiting for a post-mortem to be
completed. The sooner a funeral director becomes involved in the process, the
sooner they will be able to discuss your requirements and act on your behalf so
the funeral will not be delayed unnecessarily once the death has been
registered.
Getting an estimate from several Funeral Directors can be a long process.
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