Planning a funeral

Check the deceased's will for wishes about their funeral before making decisions on the following:

  • where the body should rest before the funeral
  • time and place of the funeral
  • type of service and who will conduct it
  • how much to spend on the funeral
  • whether to have flowers or donate to charity instead
  • where to donate flowers afterwards
  • sending out invitations
  • placing a notice in the newspapers

Please note: a funeral director will help with these decisions, but you do not have to use one.