Discussing A Loved One’s Final Wishes Discussing a loved one's final wishes is difficult, but
important. Nobody wants to acknowledge that one day your relative will no
longer be around, and this conversation can be uncomfortable and upsetting.
Here at Arthur
Bell Funeral Directors , this month's blog focuses on the best approach to
discussing your loved one's final wishes. Call us on 01924
822281 .
Why Is It Important? If you don't know someone's final wishes, then they may not
be carried out. Many choose a family member who will then act on their wishes
at the time of need.
Being aware of your loved one's final wishes enables you to
work with a funeral director in advance to plan specifics. This ensures that
their memory is honoured in the best way possible and reduces stress at a
difficult time.
Consider The Best Approach Finding the best approach to this discussion can be hard.
You may feel uncomfortable bringing it up, so it is important to think about
the best way to start the conversation.
As family, you know your relative better than anyone.
Consider whether a direct or indirect approach is best. If they find the topic
of death difficult to talk about, bringing in someone who is close to both you
and your loved one may help.
Support and comfort are important when approaching such a
sensitive subject.
Ask For Details Organising a funeral involves many decisions. Having a
written record of preferences and last wishes helps make the arrangement
easier. Some things to ask your relative could be:
Funeral Preferences – Have they taken out a plan? Are there any important documents you should know
about? Have any provisions been made for costs? We work closely with Golden Charter Funeral
Plans so your loved one receives a highly professional service.
Be Prepared Talking about death can provoke an unexpected reaction.
Discussing death is often rare and conversations may cause upset. It is important to remind your loved one why you are having this talk; you love them and want to give them the very best funeral.
Contact The Professionals When organising a funeral, it is important you choose a professional
and experienced funeral director. Arthur Bell Funeral Directors can help you
with your loved one's final wishes and deliver the perfect send off.
For more information, call us today on 01924 822281 or fill out our online contact form .
Our staff can be contacted 24 hours a day, so we are always there when you need us.
