Pamela and Brian Darth of Brian Darth Funeral Services answer questions on funerals in this monthly column. Send questions, care of the Stratford Press. Questions will be answered in this column only. Private correspondence will not be entered into. This month, Pamela answers a question on the service itself.
Question: I have never attended a family funeral before, what happens on the day?
Answer: Our main objective is to ensure you and your family are completely comfortable and confident with all the arrangements, and that the day unfolds as smoothly as possible.
Arriving at the venue on the day of the funeral, friends and family generally start arriving anywhere from 30 minutes prior to the start of the service. Family may wish to greet mourners at the entrance, but you may find this difficult and wish to leave your arrival until closer to the start of service.
Casket Bearers:
If the casket is being carried in or out of the funeral venue, casket bearers will be invited to assist with carrying. Family and friends feel honoured to assist in this role. It is preferable that the bearers have been arranged prior to the day of the funeral to ensure they are aware of when and what is required of them. The funeral director will assist you with this process and will discuss this with you prior to the service starting.