Choosing Well for Your Loved One’s Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Making all the right decisions regarding a loved one’s final arrangements is never easy. There are family members to deal with logistically and personally, financial decisions to be made, facilities to assess and choose from—the list of responsibilities can feel endless. But, in truth, the list is not endless. And, if navigated systematically, mourning persons can choose well for their loved one’s funeral home and cremation service in Marietta, GA.

The first step is knowing where to start. Most assume online searches and phone calls to various funeral homes is the first step. It’s not. Before beginning the vetting process, the bereaved will benefit most from fully understanding their post-death options. Hopefully, this short guide helps those who’ve found themselves overwhelmed after losing a loved one.    

Choosing a Funeral Home Begins with a Needs Assessment  

Before family members search for a Marietta, GA area funeral home or cremations services facility for their loved one’s final arrangements, it’s important they fully understand the must-haves. The following is an example list of common requirements:  

• What city does the funeral home need to be in or near?  
• Are there any religious or cultural affiliations that must be honored in a certain way?  
• What services are musts? E.g.: cremation, direct cremation, preplan requirements, etc.  
• Cemetery needs, such as location and operation (directly operated by the funeral home, for example), etc. 

Conducting a Good Search 

Once needs and personal preferences are considered, the real search can begin. A good, thorough search includes meeting with the funeral directors of two or more locations that are in the right city and can—at very least—provide the “must-haves.” The funeral director should be knowledgeable, friendly, respectful, attentive, and reachable.  

Considerations Regarding Funeral Home and Cremation Services in Marietta, GA  

Beyond the needs of the bereaved and the preplan details of the deceased, there are considerations which will significantly impact facility selection:  

• Comfortability. Does the funeral director seem to understand what the family wants and does he or she seem committed to providing it? At no point should there ever be “sales pressure” regarding any after death arrangements and products.  

• Amenities. Is the facility adequate for the type of procession needed? E.g.: handicapped restrooms and ramps, private rooms, proper space, etc.  
• Pricing. It’s rare, but there are some death care facilities that will overprice their amenities. It’s important to be sure there are affordable options for products and services, so experts advise the surviving family members to commit to some comparison shopping. 
  

Here at Davis-Struempf Funeral Home & Crematory, we look forward to working with you and your family to create the most fitting funeral and/or cremation arrangements for your deceased. Do not hesitate to call us at (770) 944-2900. We are located at 1975 East-West Connector, Austell, GA 30106. We look forward to working with you.