Your Role
Detailed
What do you
need to do when a death
occurs?
The first thing
you need to do is to take a deep breath, let it out
slowly and relax. Then call Rolands.
There is so much to do in such a short period of time, but
relax, we'll help you along as loving memories are created
in the process.
After you contact Roland Funeral
Service, you may need
to complete these
activities:
 for viewing, provide Rolands with
clothing (including
underclothing, socks and/or slippers if
preferred, dentures, eye
glasses, jewelry, etc). In the case of cremation,
whether a viewing is
desired or not, for the purpose of
dignity.
pick up a funeral packet at Rolands
which includes an
organizer
and
comprehensive planning
sheet
arrange a time with Warren for going
over vital statistics and obituary information
with your family
provide the names of local and out of
town newspapers
you would like
contacted
provide the names of local and out of
town radio
stations you would like
contacted
tell Rolands how many certified
copies of the death certificate you would
like ordered
review any
preplanning
and prefunding
plans with your family and
Rolands
plan and
personalize
the service with
Rolands
decide
on:
- merchandise
(caskets
urns, monuments
, monument final date additions
and/or keepsakes)
- personalized casket head
panels and/or vault
appliques
-
scheduling visitation and services
and perhaps a reception
- clergy,
church or
synagogue
- caterers or others
providing food
services
- cemetery
,
in the event of a casket
or urn burial
- photos for a picture
memorial DVD if desired by the
family
- a flower committee for relocation of
flowers and memorabilia
following service
- how you would like your
memory record/funeral service
program personalized
- whether or not you want a
funeral service video DVD and/or audio
created
request any life insurance benefits,
if available
arrange payment to Roland Funeral
Service for services
request encouragement and assistance
in grief support and/or browse the Roland
Funeral Home library if
desired
Beginning
with first notification, Roland Funeral
Service will coordinate all the details with
you to insure that they are carried out to your
satisfaction.
Roland Funeral
Service's Role
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