Delegating Duties Ahead of Funeral Home Service
When you’re responsible for planning funeral services at a Wapakoneta, OH funeral home, one of the worst things you can do is to try to do everything on your own. There’ll be so much to do, and you’ll be dealing with so much after the death of a loved one. So you need to get others involved. That way, no one person will be overburdened with too many tasks and duties. Here are some recommendations for delegating duties ahead of the funeral home service.
Ordering Flowers
You can divvy up funeral planning responsibilities among family members. Since you all should be on the same page, however, it’s a good idea to ensure that everyone who’ll be playing a role attends the planning session. But you can get certain people to take the lead in certain areas. Perhaps you’re not really a flower person or don’t know where to start when it comes to choosing the right varieties. You might want another family member to take over this duty.
Organize Reception
Will there be a reception after the funeral service or memorial service? Get a family member or close friend to organize it. They can decide whether to plan a potluck or to cater. It can take a lot of work to plan a reception since there are so many moving pieces. How many will attend? Are there any health or dietary issues that need to be kept in mind? These are just a few questions that need to be answered if you want the reception to go off without a hitch.
Rides
Chances are that there will be family members and friends of the deceased who will be flying in from elsewhere in the country or even from other countries altogether. It would not be fair to expect one person to do all of the non-paid ride-sharing to ensure that everyone gets from the airport to wherever they’ll be staying, so get a few people to help out with this duty. You may also want to ensure that some people can transport people to and from the funeral service and/or memorial service. This is especially critical as it relates to helping people who otherwise would not be able to attend the service due to mobility or transportation issues
Meal Preparation
How do you feed a house full of family and friends who have gathered for an upcoming funeral service? Ensure that cooking duties are spread out among different people. If different groups take turns preparing the meals, then it will make things easier on everyone. You can also lighten everyone’s kitchen duties by ordering out on occasion – and splitting the bill.
Need help planning a funeral service or cremation service that will honor you deceased loved one? The only Wapakoneta, OH funeral home you need in your corner is Eley Funeral Home & Crematory. You can get a hold of our funeral director by calling (419) 738-7676 or by dropping by our office at 1102 Lincoln Ave, Wapakoneta, OH 45895.
