What does a funeral director do?
What does a funeral director do?
The funeral director is there to guide you and your family through the most difficult time. We take care of all the arrangements and details, leaving you, your family and friends to concentrate on caring for one another. Here at R. Thompson, we:
- Are there to help (at all times), 24 hours a day, every day.
- Assist you to plan the funeral you want within an agreed & acceptable budget.
- Arrange and supervise every aspect of the funeral you yourself have chosen to ensure all wishes are correctly carried out.
- Provide for the care & transportation of the deceased & for appropriate preparation and presentation of the deceased.
- Liaise directly, on your behalf, with all those involved in providing the various elements of the chosen funeral.
- Pay, on your behalf, all third-party charges, fees and costs.
- Assist you in obtaining a Death Certificate.
- Provide advice in relation to obtaining financial supports or bereavement counselling