In the past, studies have shown that the average family has to make more than 100 decisions while planning a funeral at one of the funeral homes in Kearns, UT. This can obviously make the funeral planning process extremely difficult for families. Some of the decisions that you and your family will have to make won’t take too much brainpower. But others will really require some serious soul-searching. Check out a few of the biggest decisions that you and your family will have to make while making funeral arrangements for a loved one at a funeral home below. 

Do you want to bury or cremate a loved one? 

This is arguably the most important decision that a family will need to make at a Kearns, UT funeral home. In fact, it’s so important that you and your family should begin trying to make it long before you walk into a funeral home. You should sit down with your family while you’re still at home and discuss whether you want to bury or cremate your loved one. It might take a few hours or maybe even a few days to come to a decision. But it’s a decision you’ll need to set in stone when you first start working with a funeral director. 

What kind of funeral would you like to hold for a loved one? 

Once you know whether you’re going to bury or cremate a loved one, the next big decision you’ll need to make is which type of funeral you want to hold for them. Would you like to hold a traditional funeral for your loved one? Or would you rather go with a memorial service or even a life celebration for them? And on top of that, do you want for your loved one’s funeral to be open to the public or private and only for immediate family members? As you can see, there is a lot to think about when making this decision. Be sure to consider it from all angles. 

Which casket or urn would you like to buy for a loved one? 

If you’re going to bury a loved one, you’ll need to pick out a casket for them at some point. If you’re going to cremate them, you’ll need to secure a cremation urn for them. Your goal should be to buy either a casket or an urn for your loved one as early on in the funeral planning process as you can. Otherwise, you might be left to scramble for a casket or an urn at the last minute which isn’t ever going to end well. 

What is your budget for a loved one’s funeral going to be? 

While you and your family are planning a burial or cremation for your loved one, you’ll need to stick to a budget. It’ll prevent you from spending more than you may have planned to on your loved one’s funeral. Before you can begin trying to stick to a budget, though, you’ll have to decide what your budget will actually be. Your family should have an open and honest discussion about finances and figure out what you can afford to spend on a loved one’s funeral. 

Do you want to make sure you’ll get all the help you need when you’re planning a loved one’s Kearns, UT funeral services and making important decisions? A funeral director from our funeral home can assist you every step of the way. Reach out to us today to begin working with them.