The Funeral Director

 A Funeral Director has a very specific role in assuming overall responsibility for arranging and supervising a funeral. The Funeral Director's responsibilities involve:

Caring for the Bereaved

• Assuming responsibility for ensuring that every aspect of the funeral is organised and carried out in keeping with religious and personal preferences and within the agreed budget.
• Providing help, support and guidance when and as required.
• Providing relevant information and assistance before, during and after the funeral.

   

Caring for the deceased

• Preparation and presentation for viewing of the body of the deceased.
• Embalming.

   

Arranging the Funeral

• Organising every detail to do with care and transport of the deceased and transport of the mourners.
• Making every arrangement and payment to do with the church, cemetry, crematorium, newspapers, florists, organists, soloists, caterers, and others.