Guidance

This section helps detail what you should expect from the meetings with the funeral home, what sort of documentation you should prepare for these meetings, and also a task list of items to be sure you take care of after the funeral. We hope you find these resources helpful.

Also known as social graces, the rules of etiquette ease us through challenging social situations. Most of us know how to behave in common circumstances but unless you've been to a lot of funerals, you may not know the rules of proper behavior in this often uncomfortable social situation.

How does a funeral ceremony differ from a celebration-of-life or memorial service? Does your loved one require embalming for a burial? Click here to get the answers to your questions about funeral ceremonies.