{"id":151,"date":"2025-01-16T15:31:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T20:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/companionfunerals.com\/athens-tn\/resources\/frequent-questions\/"},"modified":"2025-02-11T13:58:24","modified_gmt":"2025-02-11T18:58:24","slug":"frequent-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/companionfunerals.com\/athens-tn\/resources\/frequent-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequent Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/companionfunerals.com\/athens-tn\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/01\/FAQs.jpg&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_header title=&#8221;@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF90aXRsZSIsInNldHRpbmdzIjp7ImJlZm9yZSI6IiIsImFmdGVyIjoiIn19@&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _dynamic_attributes=&#8221;title&#8221; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;|700|||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;80px&#8221; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.24)&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;150px||150px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;75px||75px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;50px||50px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_font_size_tablet=&#8221;52px&#8221; title_font_size_phone=&#8221;34px&#8221; title_font_size_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; title_text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset1&#8243; title_text_shadow_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0.1)&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What services do funeral directors perform?&#8221; open=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"rteBlock\">The funeral director&#8217;s job is to assist the bereaved in various ways to help them through the loss of a loved one. A funeral director provides bereavement and consolation services for the living, in addition to making arrangements for the cremation, burial, and memorial services for the deceased. He\/She fulfills the role of funeral arranger, funeral director, funeral attendant, and embalmer.<\/p>\n<p class=\"rteBlock\">The following list is not all-inclusive, but describes some of the major tasks of a funeral director:\u00a0<\/p>\n<ul class=\"rteBlock defaultList\">\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Removal and transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Professional care of the deceased, including embalming, casketing, and cosmetology<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Consulting with family to make arrangements for the funeral service<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Filing certificates, permits, and other required forms<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Obtaining copies of the death certificate<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Arrangements with the cemetery, crematory, or other places of final disposition<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Creates and publishes the obituary<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Arrangements for clergy, music, flowers, transportation, pallbearers, and special fraternal or military services<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Directs and manages the funeral service and the funeral procession<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Assists the family with death-related claims, including Social Security, VA insurance, grief counseling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What is the purpose of a funeral?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>A funeral or memorial service provides an opportunity for the living to show respect for the deceased and pay tribute to their life. It provides a framework to freely and openly express our beliefs, feelings, and thoughts about the death of our loved one. It gives us permission to grieve our loss, share in solidarity, and gain strength from others who are experiencing the same loss.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What are the choices for funeral services?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>The four main types of funeral services include the traditional funeral service, the memorial service, the committal service, and the affirmation or celebration of life service.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can you still have a funeral if you choose cremation?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Yes, cremation or burial is merely the disposition of the body. Funeral services are to honor and remember your loved one, regardless of disposition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;Can I plan in advance if I choose cremation?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span>Pre-arranging funeral services can be done regardless of the final disposition. Pre-arranging is simply recording your wishes with the funeral home and prefunding if you choose to do so.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item title=&#8221;What information should I bring to the arrangement conference?&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; open=&#8221;off&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"rteBlock defaultList\">\n<li>Advance Directives &#8211; If the deceased left any written advance directives concerning the disposition of his remains and memorialization, you need to bring them with you. 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