Comments on: The Future Of Funeral Service Has Little To Do With Funerals

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In reference to the Funeral Benefits. What hepnaps if something hepnaps to the beneficary shortly before or at the same time of the death of the retired person? Does the funds go to the estate or children of the deceased?

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By: bryan flake

bryan flake — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 21:33:00 +0000

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By: Curtis Craft

Curtis Craft — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 16:39:00 +0000

After 56 of my almost 76 years, being associated in the profession/service/business/industry I will post some comments to the above.
If the profession/service/business/industry is to continue to survive in our rapidly changing society, it to must change. Values that were held so dear to the hearts of society 50 years ago have waxed and waned, mostly waned for one major reason.
That reason is ‘education’. With education comes another major factor, the wiliness to think and the willingness to think encourages questions. Questions that a lot of people in our vocation didn’t have to address in years past.
Therefore it is very important that in the initial family conference we determine, from the family, what their perceived needs are, what they place value on where the deceased and the nuclear family is immediately concerned. Each family has needs that are not relevant to another. Then we must plan a service, with them, that full fills their ideals and yet remains within their economic means.
To expand somewhat on ‘education’, we must remember several things. Religion. Religion has played a major part in funeral service for years but that to is changing. People are questioning the value of religion more and more and we must be prepared to serve those who do with the same dignity that has been given to all aspects of religious worship.
People are questioning the value of various types of funeral services and disposition of remains. That to has come from more and more education. All the more reason to have at hand, for a funeral planning conference, all the options that modern society might want.
Therefore we must understand that the phrase ‘the value of funeral service’ does not mean what it did as little at 20 years ago, to some people. Today the ‘value of funeral service’ is what the family being served expects it will mean to them and their friends as long as they live.
And we of the profession can expect to see those values fluctuate with each individual family we serve but each family must have dignity shown to them.

By: John Ebey

John Ebey — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 15:34:00 +0000

Interesting article, I have felt for some time now that we need to make a concerted effort to educate consumers on the value of what we do. Great points about Value Vs. Benefit.

By: Staab

Staab — Tue, 26 Nov 2013 14:06:00 +0000

What do the people remember “The Funeral of Course”! Who
does the funeral? I should say who officiates the funeral, We don’t.
The funeral directors gave the funeral to the clergy many years ago. The
funeral home just facilitates and organizes it in most cases. The
ceremony and the way it makes people feel is the real value. Priceless!