A practical guide to notifying loved ones, coworkers, and community members after a death, including how to use an obituary and online memorial effectively, from Monaghan Funeral Home.
A guide to selecting pallbearers, covering how many you need, who to consider, physical responsibilities, and how to ask, from Monaghan Funeral Home.
A step-by-step guide to writing a meaningful obituary, from gathering essential facts to listing survivors and including service details, from Monaghan Funeral Home.
Guidance on how long to schedule a visitation or viewing, covering typical durations, key factors to consider, and how Monaghan Funeral Home helps families plan the right timing.
One of the best ways to reduce stress during this meeting is to arrive prepared. Knowing which documents to bring ahead of time allows the conversation to stay focused on honoring your loved one rather than tracking down paperwork after the fact.
Understanding how hospice programs communicate with funeral homes when a death occurs can remove one layer of uncertainty from an already heavy experience. Knowing what to expect helps families feel more grounded during one of the most difficult moments they will ever face.
One of the biggest misconceptions families have when calling a funeral home is that they need to arrive at the conversation prepared. In reality, the first call is not about making final decisions. It is about getting support and setting the process in motion.
When a loved one passes, the paperwork that follows can feel endless.
