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
- Full names, surname, nicknames
- ID or passport number
- Date & place of birth
- Date & time of death
- Place of death
- Occupation & employer
- Marital status, spouse’s name
- Parents’ names (mother’s maiden name)
- Medical history & prosthetic implants
- Home & postal address
- Contact details
- Religion (affects timing & handling)
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Why Choosing The Right Funeral Director Matters
1 – Professional, Legal & Facility Requirements
- Registered with a recognised regulatory body (e.g., NFDA).
- Compliant with health and municipal mortuary regulations.
- Has a valid mortuary licence and proper cooling facilities.
- 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
- Registers the death at Home Affairs.
- Obtains the official death certificate.
- Provides certified copies of needed documentation.
- Keeps record for future reference.
6 – Repatriation & International Support
- Handle embassy compliance, legal procedures & international transport requirements.
7 – Memorial & Final Placement
- Ash placement in memorial walls of remembrance.
- Plaque and tombstone arrangements.
8 – Insurance & Claim Assistance
- Assists with completing insurance paperwork and guiding the claim process.
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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
- This ensures estate administration starts correctly and promptly.
6 – Communicate Funeral Arrangements
- Create a GROUP and add members. This eases the communication of the service
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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)
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CAN YOU AFFORD NOT TO KNOW WHAT TO PREPARE BEFORE MEETING THE FUNERAL DIRECTOR?
