{"id":256,"date":"2022-10-13T13:58:12","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T03:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ericbrockmeyer.com\/?p=256"},"modified":"2023-05-29T16:08:29","modified_gmt":"2023-05-29T06:08:29","slug":"family-matters-about-funeral-arrangements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ericbrockmeyer.com\/family-matters-about-funeral-arrangements\/","title":{"rendered":"Family Matters about Funeral Arrangements"},"content":{"rendered":"
Family matters sometimes arise over the funeral arrangements for a family member. Such matters may be:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Between the next of kin and immediate family on the one hand and a member or members of the extended family on the other.<\/p>\n
\u2022 Between family members of different cultural or religious backgrounds.<\/p>\n
However, such matters can range from issues of location of the funeral, the duration of the funeral service, choices of traditions either traditional or religious, the cremation and so on. In some cases they will be resolved relatively easily, in others they may lead to a breakdown in communication and unilateral decisions and actions.<\/p>\n
These matters or disputes are themselves part of the grieving process, and they inevitably take place in situations that are highly emotionally charged.<\/p>\n
However, such matters may arise at the undermentioned areas:<\/p>\n
1. AT THE TIME OF DEATH<\/strong><\/p>\n In all cases the first step is the determination of the cause of death and a medical certificate to that effect. For expected deaths, this will require a doctor, but in the case of unexpected deaths police and coroner involvement will also be required. The next of kin will need to be determined.<\/p>\n 2. DECISION ON FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS<\/strong><\/p>\n