We will talk you through any aspects of the process that you need to know at this early stage. We can arrange to come and collect the person’s body and take them into our care until the funeral, if this is what you would like; we can also advise and supervise keeping the body at home for a further while. We will make sure at this time that you know what to do next, and prepare you for the next steps: the authorities at each stage will generally also be very helpful about what to do next.
We will arrange to meet with you to discuss what ideas you and your family have had about funeral arrangements either at your home, or in our comfortable office. It can be helpful to try and make some basic
decisions – especially “burial vs. cremation”- at this initial meeting. Other elements and choices can be discussed but left open - so you have some time to think and consult other family members. It is good to involve as many close family members as possible during these early discussions.
