Wadlow Rozanek Funeral and Cremation Services
What should I do when a death occurs?
If a death occurs any where not under any type of direct nursing care you should contact the police. In situations where there are health care professionals, they are prepared to assist you. A funeral director will normally be contacted right away. Funeral Directors are on call twenty four hours a day to assist you.
Will someone come right away?
Yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good bye, it's acceptable. They will come when your time is right.
The funeral home will transport the deceased back to the funeral home to begin preperations. Usually, the following day the Funeral Director will meet with the family to go over the type of service desired and the specific details of the service.
Who will handle the obituaries?
The funeral home will gather the information and place an obituary. You will want to know survivors, important dates, hobbies, and interests. You will need to be prepared to provide the full name, date of birth, social security number, Mother’s maiden name, and Fathers name to help the funeral home obtain a death certificate.
What type of service should I have?
Funeral directors are trained to help families arrange the type of service they desire. The service is usually held at a place of worship or at the funeral home. The service may vary in ritual according to religious denomination or the wishes of the family. The presence of
Friends at this time is an acknowledgement of friendship and support.
A private service
is by invitation only where selected relatives and a few close friends attend the funeral service.
A memorial service
is usually a service without the body present and can vary in ceremony and procedures according to the family's community and religious affiliations.
Why have a public viewing?
Viewing is part of many cultural and ethnic traditions. Many grief specialists believe that viewing aids the grief process by helping the bereaved put closure to the death.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, retards the decomposition process, and enhances the appearance of a body disfigured by traumatic death or illness.
Embalming the body enables mourners to view the deceased if they wish. The emotional benefits of viewing the deceased are enormous, particularly to those having difficulty dealing with the death.
Yes. Cremation does not preclude having a visitation period and a funeral service. Cremation is simply one option for final disposition of the body.
How do most people pay for funeral expenses?
A large number of families use funds that were set aside in funeral pre-arrangements ahead of time. Others may pay with cash, checks or a credit card, and some families rely on life insurance to pay for funeral expenses.
Can Funeral arrangements be planned and if desired arranged in advance?
Yes they can. Referred to as preplanning or prearranging, you may prepay your funeral to secure the price at today's cost.