Decide on a budget

Set your budget and decide on an amount that you can comfortably afford. Check if your loved one had left any instructions for the process, or if you have any preference for the type of funeral.

• Look out for funeral essentials
• For example, embalming services, photography and videography services
• Look out for packages that offer the essentials you want
  • Weigh your priorities & choose the type of arrangement
• Weigh priorities like location and price
• Religious rites or any specific information left by your loved one
• Other very economical choices are “direct cremation” or “direct burial” with no embalming or visitation
  • Get a list of service providers with the type and price of the services they provide
  • Narrow down

Keeping in mind your personal priorities, do further research and visit the funeral homes’ websites. Ask your family, friends and colleagues for their experiences and check online customer review sites.