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THE FUNERAL – WE GUIDE YOU THROUGH EVERY STEP WITH CARE

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THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR REQUIRES THIS PERSONAL
INFORMATION FOR THE FUNERAL DOCUMENTATION

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Why Choosing The Right Funeral Director Matters

1 – Professional, Legal & Facility Requirements

  • Operates from premises that meet the applicable health and municipal requirements for a funeral undertaker.
  • Compliant with health and municipal mortuary regulations.
  • Has approved funeral undertaker or mortuary premises with appropriate facilities for the safe handling and storage of human remains.
  • Provides roadworthy vehicles for transporting the deceased.

2 – Professionalism & Respect

  • Handles the deceased with dignity and care.
  • Ensures proper identification procedures.
  • Supports the family with compassion and clarity.

3 – Guidance & Transparent Communication

  • Clearly explain all available options and guide you through important decisions.

4 – Preparation Of The Body

  • Washing, dressing and preparation for viewing.
  • Embalming (if required).

5 – Documentation & Administration

  • Assists with submitting the required death registration documentation to the Department of Home Affairs, where authorised.
  • Assists the family with obtaining the official death certificate from the Department of Home Affairs.
  • Advises the family which copies of the required documentation may be needed for the funeral and related administration.
  • Keeps record for future reference.

6 – Repatriation & International Support

  • Assists with embassy or consular requirements, legal procedures and international transport requirements when repatriation is needed.

7 – Memorial & Final Placement

  • Ash placement in memorial walls of remembrance.
  • Plaque and tombstone arrangements.

8 – Insurance & Claim Assistance

  • May assist with insurance paperwork and guide the family through the claim process, depending on the services offered.
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FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS – WHAT YOU NEED TO PREPARE

1 – Inform Family & Friends

  • Request someone reliable to assist you in conveying the message of the death.

2 – Social Media Notification

  • You may inform extended contacts or friends online with a respectful notice.

3 – Funeral Director

  • Schedule an appointment with your preferred funeral director to start the arrangements

4 – Locate Important Documents & Policies

  • Locate the deceased LATEST WILL.
  • Locate all policy documents in the deceased’s name.
  • Calculate the total funeral cover available.
  • Check employer benefits for additional cover.
  • Check all account benefits for additional cover.

5 – Contact The Appointed Attorney Or Executor

  • If an executor or attorney has been appointed, contact them so that estate administration can begin correctly and promptly.

6 – Communicate Funeral Arrangements

  • Create a GROUP and add members. This eases the communication of the service
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📋 FUNERAL PLANNING GUIDE
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PLANNING THE FUNERAL SERVICE

Service Planning

  • Decide on the preferred DATE & TIME
  • Decide on whether it will be a BURIAL or CREMATION
  • Select a COFFIN or CASKET
  • Arrange for VIEWING prior to the service
  • Decide on the TYPE of SERVICE
  • OPEN or CLOSED coffin at service
  • Book preferred HEARSE
  • Booking of CEMETERY and GRAVE
  • Select and book FLOWER arrangements
  • Select and arrange SOUND and MUSIC for the service
  • Book the CHURCH or CHAPEL for the service
  • Book the MINISTER / PASTOR / PRIEST for the service
  • Plan layout of HYMN sheets
  • Arrange for service LIVE STREAMING
  • Arrange required CATERING for after the service
  • Arrange TRANSPORT for family & friends (if required)
  • Inform family and friends of specific VENUE details
  • Ensure policy CLAIMS are submitted
  • NEWSPAPER NOTICE (optional)

TRIOS Helps You Navigate The Hardest Moments Of Life
CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO KNOW WHAT TO PREPARE BEFORE MEETING THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR?