One of the hardest things you can do is go through the loss of a loved one you are close with. When you work with Baltimore, MD funeral homes, the representatives want to remind you of certain things about the services you are planning. Here are a few to keep in mind as you move through the process:

Your Loved One Was Unique

The first thing local funeral homes will want to do is get to know your loved one, if they didn’t know them when they were alive. They will talk to you about them, ask questions about them, and find out what they can about their personality. They want you to remember that the person who passed on was very unique and they deserve services that are special and tailor-made just for them.

All Services Are Customizable

While funeral homes have packages and lists that help you to choose certain services, those are for your convenience only. If you find that most of the items on one package work well, grab it, but change whatever you’d like. You can move things around, pick and choose what you want, and truly customize the service your loved one receives in any way you’d like.

Timelines Are Optional With Cremation

IT’s hard to rush through the planning process when someone has just passed away and you are grieving. If you want to slow the timeline down, you can choose direct cremation. That will allow you to take your time in planning whatever type of memorial service you’d like for your loved one. You can have several weeks, a month, or even longer, if you’d like. Many people choose cremation just for this reason. They have the time they need to process what’s happened and plan something truly special.

Any Final Disposition Is Honoring

If you don’t know what your loved one wanted, it can be very hard to make a final decision on their behalf. You’ll have to guess as to what they would have wanted, but keep in mind that no matter which disposition you choose, it will be completely honoring. Both traditional services and cremation are respectful and get your loved one the honor they deserve. Whatever way you go, they are in good hands.

When you are ready to hear more from Baltimore, MD funeral homes, contact the professionals at Hari P. Close Funeral Service, P.A. by calling (410) 327-3100. We’re here to help you with any type of service you want to plan and we’ll remind you of the above things among many others as we move through the process. Our compassion will always come first as we show you the options and allow you to make the decisions. Once you know what you want to do, we’ll implement the plans for you to relieve you of the burdens as much as possible. You can visit with our funeral director at 5126 Belair Rd Baltimore, MD 21206 and get started on the plans.