Questions About Funerals

To support families that require our services, we have developed the following list of commonly asked questions concerning funerals and funeral planning that are often difficult to ask in periods of stress and grief.

Please contact us at (519) 843-3100 or email grahamgiddyfh@on.aibn.com if you require more information, or have a question or concern that is not addressed here. We are here to help you make this difficult and emotional process easier.

	Q: What should I do when a death occurs? Q: When death is expected, what do I do? Q: Can I still have a funeral service if I choose cremation? Q: Can visitation be held in cases of cremation? Q: What is embalming and is it necessary? Q: What is a burial vault?

Questions About Planning

	Q: Can I plan my funeral in advance? Q: How can pre-planned funerals be financed? Q: What costs are involved in a funeral? Q: What are disbursements? Q: Is there government assistance for funeral expenses? Q: What if I want a non-traditional funeral?

Other Considerations

	Q: Should children attend funerals? Q: How do I work through my grief? Q: How can I create a memorial for a departed loved one?