Hello everyone. Normally in an article, I would try to be cheerful as I would hope the reader is feeling the same way. However, for this article I am going to be writing a list of my top 5 tips for organizing a funeral. I assume those that have chose to read this article have just a loved one. If you have, I am terribly sorry for your lost. I know how difficult it can be, and the idea of organizing the funeral can seem overwhelming. I hope that my list of my tip 5 tips for organizing a funeral will offer you some relief. With that, here is my list of my top 5 tips for organizing a funeral.

1. Open Casket Or Closed?

First off… decide how you want the casket to be displayed. Do you want it to be an open casket or closed casket funeral? There are several factors to think about when you make your decision. For instance, did they suffer a horrible death, or was it more of a peaceful death? In addition, who all will be coming to the funeral? Do you feel they would be okay seeing an open casket? An open casket funeral can be a great way of letting people accept that the death has happened. However, some people might find it just too difficult to see their loved one. If you feel like some family members might have a problem with it, you could always have a closed casket funeral. Then, you can arrange for a time before the funeral to have the casket open. This way, those who wish to see their loved one can do so in privacy without upsetting others.

2. Transportation

Another thing to consider is transportation. You will need to make sure that everyone can attend the funeral and has access to transportation. In addition, what type of hearse do you want to be used? Should it take a special route? For any of the older attendees, will they need a wheel chair? Also… right after the funeral, do you have transportation to go back home, or wherever you’d like to go?

3. Music

What type of music would you like to have played at the funeral? The best way to figure out what type of music you want is to perhaps find out some of your loved ones favorite music. Of course, if they were into hard rock, you might want to look for a song they liked that is a bit softer. Use your judgment, but also think about what your loved one would like to hear.

4. Food

What do you plan to do about food? Do you wish to have someone cater the funeral? This might be a good way of helping everyone feel a bit better. The funeral will be very emotional, having a little snack to eat might help some of the guests to the funeral.

5. Cremation or Burial?

This is by far one of the most difficult choices you may make. Do you wish to have your loved one buried or cremated? First off, you should find out if they made any requests before they died. If they did make any requests, you should always follow what they requested. If they didn’t make a request, then this is best something you should discuss with your family.

I hope this article has managed to help you and the planning of your funeral. All of these tips are great places to start with organizing the funeral. And once you make these decisions, you’ve already made great progress in planning the funeral. Good luck with the funeral!

Author Bio: Mary has been helping those who have lost loved ones for many years. She runs a blog titled Poems For Funerals. She highly encourages all of you to check out her blog.

Category: Death
Keywords: Funeral, Organizing, Top 5, Memorial