What's Involved in Kingaroy
Making funeral arrangements can be especially daunting if you’re still reeling from the loss of your loved one. A lot of decisions must be made at short notice and there are tasks that must be done to make sure that the memorial service goes smoothly.
Our checklist
Of things that you need to do during, before and after arranging a funeral is divided into four parts: These are Specific Decisions, Deciding Who Will Participate, Transport and Common Funeral Expenses.
Specific Decisions
- Choosing a funeral director
- Decide on either a burial or cremation
- Location of service
- Date & time of service
- Do you wish to view the deceased?
- Will the deceased’s jewellery remain or will these be returned?
- Special clothes for the deceased (optional)
- Select scripture or literature for the service
- Eulogy procession
- Hymns & music selection
- Floral arrangements
- Will the family accept floral tributes or do they prefer guests to donate to charity instead?
- Food & location after service
- Thank you cards for those who gave floral tributes or donated to charity
Who Will Participate?
- Do you prefer to have a clergy or a celebrant present?
- Pallbearers
- Organist
- Family & friends who will participate in the eulogy
- Family & friends who will read scriptures & literary extracts
Transport Arrangements
- Hearse arranged by the funeral director
- Family or friend’s car
Other Funeral Expenses
- Funeral director’s service fee
- Doctor’s certificates
- Transfer of the deceased
- Newspaper notices
- Casket payments
- Any special preparation requested
- Cemetery or cremation costs
- Transport fees
- Floral arrangement fees
- Clergy or celebrant fees
- Music
- Church or chapel cost
- Collection of ashes (if cremated)
Get in touch with our caring staff at Virgo Funerals and let us discuss how we can properly address you and you family’s needs during an emotional period in your lives. We service clients in Kingaroy and other surrounding areas in South Burnett.
