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My name is Evan, and I am a funeral director at a busy funeral home in the Midwestern United States. I have found that many loved ones want to personalize the funeral experience, but they simply don't know how. I am going to outline some ways that you can make a funeral unique to the person you are celebrating. From dramatic readings to favorite music to decorated caskets, the only limit is your imagination when it comes to planning the perfect funeral. I hope your mind will be open to the possibilities the next time you are in the unfortunate situation of having to plan a funeral.

Add Unique Touches to a Funeral

Ways That Crematorium Staff Show Respect When Cremating A Loved One

Christina Clarke

When your loved one passes away and will be cremated, it's often a highly upsetting time for you and your surviving family members. Even though you know the person is no longer living, the thought of the cremation process can be naturally upsetting. Crematorium staff know that this is an emotional time for you and your family, and go out of their way to be respectful and accommodating during the entire cremation process. Here are some ways that the staff will show respect at this time.

Picking Up The Body

Generally, after your loved one has passed away, you'll call the crematorium or funeral home, which will then dispatch attendants to collect the body. This stage of the process can understandably be upsetting, but the respectful attitude of the attendants can help to alleviate some of the upset that you and your family members are experiencing. For example, the attendants will arrive at the hospital or at your home wearing formal attire and speaking in low and professional tones that reflect the seriousness of the occasion. They'll put your loved one's body onto a stretcher with care and remove it carefully, placing it in a pristine vehicle for transport.

Giving You Time

Sometimes, you may wish to spend a little bit of time with the body of your loved one before it is cremated. This isn't something that everyone favors, but it's a step that can aid the grieving process for some people. The crematorium staff will ask if this is something that you wish for, and then make arrangements with you. This conversation will be done in a gentle and sympathetic tone that makes your wishes a priority. You can indicate not only when you wish to visit the crematorium for this process, but also how long you wish to spend with the body and who will be attending with you. The staff will then set up a quiet room in which this activity can take place.

Arranging A Viewing

Some people want to be present when the body is cremated, and many crematoriums have viewing areas set up for this purpose. You can expect a staff member to respectfully ask if you want to proceed in this manner, as well as gently answer any questions that you may have about doing so. You'll customarily find that the viewing room will be set up in an accommodating way, with as many chairs as you need, boxes of tissues, and bottles of water.


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