Q. Why should I consider pre-need planning?

A. Pre-need planning allows you to meet with one of our Funeral Planning Professionals to select the type of service you prefer. This may include the recording of biographical information and or selecting merchandise such as a service folder, casket, vault or urn. You may wish to prepay for your service in advance but you are not obligated to do so.

Q. What Are the benefits to preplanning one's funeral service?

A. There are three main reasons why individuals preplan their funerals: (1) to relieve an emotional burden from those you love; (2) to express ones own wishes; and (3) to maintain respobsinbility for ones financial obligations associated with your passing.

Q. how do I prepay for a funeral service?

A. when a family meets with a qualified staff of Caliman funeral services, A variety payment options may be discussed.

Q. Why is a funeral service important?

A. A funeral service is an important way to celebrate a life that was lived. the funeral service ritual helps the bereaved to share their feeelings of loss and to begin the process of their own healiing.

Q. How can a funeral be personalized?

A. a variety of options are availible As a means of celebrating the memories of departed loved ones, Thesse include personal photos, memorabilia, treasured belongings, and other creative means to memoralize loved ones.

Q. may I have a funeral service before cremation?

A. traditionally, The cremation takes place after the funeral service has been completed. however, caliman funeral services staff will meet with sjrviving loved ones in order to determine your wishes regarding a service prior to cremation.

Q. What services are available if cremation is chosen as final disposition?

A. loved ones may choose to pursue a variety of ways to supplement a cremation option. Again, our qualified staff is availible to discuss thesse options with you.

Q. After cremation, does burial of the cremated remains have to take place?

A. It is recomended that you meet wth our funeral planning staff to determine how you wish to dispose of loved ones' remains following cremation.

Q. what resources exist to facilitate the grieving proess?

A. at caliman funeral services, we are availible to pray with, console, and discuss your feelings of loss. additionally, we are happy to refer you to a variety of communitty based resources to assist with the grieving process.

Q. Is embalming a required service?

A. State law requires that an unembalmed body may be kept no longer than 24 hours from the time of death. After 24 hours, the body must be refrigerated, embalmed, cremated, or buried.

Q. What if I die while traveling abroad?

A. regardless of When death occurs, the immediate family or next of kin may contact caliman funeral services and we will assist your loved ones with making final funeral arrangements.

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