Losing a close family member can create emotional stress and uncertainty. From finding a funeral home to notifying family and friends, the process can feel overwhelming. Fortunately, when you seek guidance from Abriola Parkview Funeral Home in Trumbull, CT, we’ll help you devise a plan of action that allows you to carry out your funeral plans. Here are a few factors to keep in mind before the service.

Your Funeral Plan Checklist

1. Type of Service

The funeral service is one last goodbye between family and friends. The type of funeral plans you decide to make depends on whether you want a cremation or burial service. Cremation usually costs less than a burial, and the final service takes place at the crematorium. If you have an existing family grave or plot, a burial allows you to bury the departed in this space.

2. Other Funeral Events

The main funeral service is the most important part. However, if family and friends can’t attend due to capacity, time, or availability, including additional events allows other relatives to pay their respects. Schedule a wake or viewing before the funeral to let more people participate. If you are up to the task, add a small reception or gathering to your funeral plans following the service.

3. Notifications

When creating a guest list for the funeral service, start off with close friends and family. Next, consider the location the service will be held in. If the departed had a large network of friends and family, keep in mind some locations cannot handle too many people. You can also choose to keep the death private or publicly announce it by requesting an obituary notice in the local newspaper.

Our family-owned funeral home in Fairfield County will help you check everything off your funeral planning checklist. At Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, we help families plan funeral services that allow them to celebrate as they see fit, whether it’s a burial or cremation. Learn more about our compassionate services by visiting our website or calling (203) 373-1013 today.