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		<title>The Responsibilities Of An Undertaker In A Funeral Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2010 08:03:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Anton Alvarez</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Undertakers, commonly called funeral directors, are people who are next in importance to the family of the deceased and the clergy when it comes to funeral services. These people are assigned the duty of arranging the whole funeral, taking care of all the related aspects as well. Undertakers have to be prepared for job at any hour of the day and any day of the year without a lapse, as they have an emergency job.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Undertakers are also referred to as funeral directors and after the family of the dead and the clergy, they are the most significant persons in charge of the funeral service. These professionals take care of the preparations of the funeral, right from the beginning till the end. Most undertakers consider their jobs as an emergency service, where they have to be on call all the time throughout the year and day.</p>
<p>Lots of decisions have to be taken in the occasion of a person&#8217;s death, which the grieving family may not be able to take because of the unexpected loss that befalls them. This is where the undertaker enters the scene and takes over. He helps you decide the time, venue and manner of the funeral rites and services for the dead. Moreover, the undertaker helps you to face the loss that has befallen you, by remaining at your side and managing every aspect of the funeral service, which allows you to show the deep respect and love you hold in your heart for the deceased.</p>
<p>The first and foremost step in planning any funeral service is to decide the time, venue and date of the funeral service, so that the same can be communicated to friends and relatives. Once this has been finalised, the undertaker makes arrangements for shifting the body to the funeral home or where it is to be laid to rest. If a burial service needs to be carried out, then the undertaker also helps in selecting a suitable coffin for the dead.</p>
<p>The undertaker takes care of every detail of the funeral service, including arranging for flowers, hearse, luncheon, priests, choristers, ashes and headstone, and any other detail that needs to be focused upon. All preparations are made by the undertaker in consultation with the family to ensure that the dead person is truly treated with regard.</p>
<p>Finally, some undertakers handle the shipment and appropriate preservation of the body, and can arrange the funeral service in a foreign country if so desired by the family of the deceased.</p>
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		<title>How To Make Arrangements For A Funeral Service</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2010 08:05:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Paul Silva</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Death is one of the harsh truths of our existence that we are never ready for. Holding a service in memory of the dead is a very old tradition that has witnessed tremendous changes. A traditional funeral service used to be held in church, with specific hymns, recitals and a eulogy for the deceased. However, the practice has changed over time as a large number of people now wish to go for a customized service for their loved ones.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Death is a harsh reality and yet we prepare so little for it. Honouring the dead is a centuries old custom that has constantly changed to fit the times. Traditionally, the funeral service took place at the church with singing of solemn hymns and a speech. However, as a larger number of people are looking forward to personalized funeral services, the trend has undergone change over the years.</p>
<p>Organizing a funeral could be an extremely painful and hard job, especially immediately after the death of a relative or a friend. A general myth that a funeral service is a legal necessity is far from truth as no law makes it mandatory to conduct a funeral service. Secondly, many people think that a service has to be organized in a church, which is again untrue. It is noteworthy that even though traditionally such services were held in a church, with the trend of personalizing, a lot of funeral services are being held within the premises of the deceased. Thirdly, such services do not require the presence of either the clergy or the casket and can be conveniently held without either.</p>
<p>However, for any such personalized funeral service, you have to keep the deceased person in mind while making the preparations. Music, must be such that it is soft, soothing and from the personal favourites of the deceased. You have the choice of playing audio records or engaging a live music band.</p>
<p>Personal things can be displayed in the form of a collage, thereby showing the world the real nature of the departed. Another crucial factor in any funeral service is an address, whether as a poem, a song or even a speech talking about the deceased.</p>
<p>Lastly, it is recommended to present the people assembled for the service with some souvenirs that help them keep the memories of the deceased alive for years.</p>
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		<title>A Good Funeral Director Can Be Of Great Help In Your Time Of Grief</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jan 2010 08:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kate Esteban</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Funeral directors offer an excellent source of support and help to a family that is burdened with the sorrow of the recent death of a near and dear one. They manage the complete preparation and execution of the proceedings, allowing family members some much required time and space to mentally accept the sad event and grieve with their close friends and relatives.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>For family and relatives dealing with the death of a loved one, the funeral director is an extremely important source of strength and support. They take care of the intricacies of all the arrangements that need to be made, leaving the grieving members to cope with their overwrought emotions without having to worry about the intricacies of the service.</p>
<p>The responsibilities of a funeral director are manifold, including moving the departed to the burial place from where the body is lying currently, be it the house or a morgue. Formalities and all the paperwork involved like getting a death certificate, permissions for holding the funeral, organ donation process if any, and much more will have to be overseen by the funeral director.</p>
<p>A good funeral director should be the one point contact for all external parties starting from florists, musicians, catering services etc. He will be in charge of organising publication of obituaries in papers and intimating the funeral service venue and programme to anticipated attendees, who could be the relatives or acquaintances of the deceased.</p>
<p>In consultation with the kith and kin of the deceased, the funeral director fixes the place, date and time of funeral service ceremonies like memorial service and burial. The visitation ceremony where the family members of the deceased are consoled by relatives and friends is also arranged for by him to a large extent. Only when the grave is finally sealed does the funeral director\&#8217;s job really end on the funeral day.</p>
<p>Compassion towards fellow individuals and unswerving commitment to the job are essential qualities which the funeral director must possess in order to successfully complete these jobs. Therefore, you should always use the services of a reputed and credible funeral director with a proper license. He must have an established credibility for sincerity and capability so that he can satisfy all necessary requirements without putting you through any further difficulties.</p>
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		<title>Choose A Casket Carefully To Bid Your Near And Dear One A Heartfelt Adieu</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 08 Jan 2010 08:06:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Elaine Reyes</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Death is generally followed by overbearing sorrow and distress, leaving family and friends inconsolable and sentimentally overwhelmed by the death of a loved one. However, making appropriate arrangements for the funeral still needs to be attended to and this will need the choice of an appropriate casket.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Death is usually followed by overwhelming sorrow and distress, leaving family members and friends inconsolable and sentimentally overwhelmed by the departure of a loved one. But it is important to overcome that pain and make preparations for the funeral proceedings for which a suitable casket is critical.</p>
<p>It is extremely hard to be able to focus on the quality, price and other factors to be considered in a casket that you intend to purchase during this emotionally tiring and traumatic time. In case the departed had already made his or her preferences known for the casket, or if a specific type of casket is a religious requirement for the departed person\&#8217;s family then this task becomes much simpler.</p>
<p>Many casket choices come in a range of sizes, designs, shapes, and accordingly differing prices. You will need to identify whether you want a burial casket or a funeral casket. While the funeral casket is meant for the deceased\&#8217;s body to be visible during the memorial service, the burial casket is normally only suitable for burial purposes.</p>
<p>Caskets come in a variety of materials such as metal, fibre, wood and marble. Wooden caskets, which are the most traditional ones, are available in a wide range of wood kinds, namely mahogany, maple, oak, and so on. While wooden caskets are very elegant when polished and excellent in terms of quality, they are also more costly than other choices. On the other hand, metal caskets, which are normally cheaper, come in copper, bronze, and stainless steel and are available in an array of colours and designs.</p>
<p>The need to be environment friendly among modern consumers has opened up a growing market for a wide variety of caskets made of materials that do not hurt the environment. As the raw materials used are completely biodegradable, these caskets result in least damage to the planet. If the departed person was a strong advocate of environmental protection then this casket could be your best tribute to your near and dear one.</p>
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