You know funeral homes in Baltimore, MD are there to help you when someone you know passes on and you have to set up final services, but can you call them with questions at other times? While funeral home representatives are happy to help set up cremation or traditional services, they are also there to help you with funeral-related questions. Here are a few situations in which you might call a funeral home with questions:  

You’re About To Attend A Celebration Of Life And Don’t Know What That Means 

If you’ve only been to traditional funerals before, going to a celebration of life is quite a change of pace. The mood is much more joyful and is about a life well-lived, not about a loss. If you are going to attend a celebration of life, of course, the funeral home personnel will be able to give you advice on what to wear, what to bring, and how to act. They’ve seen lots of different types of services and know just how to put your mind at ease.  

You Need To Talk To A Loved One About Pre-Plans 

Pre-planning a funeral is for anyone of any age. But if you have a loved one who is terminally ill, you might be more ready to pre-plan than you would be otherwise. It’s nice to know what they want while they are still with you, right? If you don’t know how to broach the subject, you can certainly contact a funeral home for help. They can give you advice and outfit you with options so you know just what to present to you loved one.  

You’re Struggling With Grief 

If you went to a memorial service and are still struggling with grief over a loss, the funeral home is there to help. Funeral homes set up final services, but they also understand that grief isn’t linear. It’s different in everyone and can be longer and harder for some people. If you need resources, the funeral home can set you up with websites to visit, counselors to call, grief support groups to attend, and many other things.  

Asking questions is encouraged when you call a Baltimore, MD funeral home for any reason. If you need to set up final services for a loved one, or want to pre-plan certain services, great, funeral homes can help you with that. However, you can also call with questions about cremation, how certain processes work, for advice on grief resources, and for many other reasons. The professionals at Hari P. Close Funeral Service, P.A. are here to help you in any way we can. Give us a call with your questions at (410) 327-3100. We’ll show you the friendly compassion you need during a difficult time. You can also stop by and talk to our funeral director in person at 5126 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206. We’re here to relieve you of any burdens we can, even if that means just answering questions.