What to Expect During Your First Funeral Home Visit
A complete guide to preparing for and navigating your initial meeting with a funeral director. Know what questions to ask and what documents to bring.
A complete guide to preparing for and navigating your initial meeting with a funeral director. Know what questions to ask and what documents to bring.
Step-by-step guide to writing an obituary that honors your loved one. Includes templates, examples, and tips for capturing their life story.
Comprehensive checklist for planning a funeral, from immediate steps after death to post-service tasks.
Learn what embalming involves, when it is required, typical costs in Tennessee, and alternatives like refrigeration for families who prefer not to embalm.
How to plan a meaningful funeral reception or repast. Tips on venues, catering, and creating a comfortable gathering for mourners.
Guide to transporting a body or cremated remains between states. Legal requirements, costs, and working with funeral homes for out-of-state transfers.
Complete guide to conducting a home funeral in Tennessee. Legal requirements, preparation steps, and resources for families.
Guide to selecting funeral music including hymns, contemporary songs, and instrumental pieces. Popular choices and etiquette.
Step-by-step guide to writing a heartfelt eulogy, tips for public speaking, and examples to inspire your tribute.
How to create a meaningful funeral program including essential elements, design tips, and printing options.
Step-by-step guide to what to do when a death occurs at home, including who to call and immediate next steps.
Understanding the process when a loved one dies in a hospital, including paperwork, organ donation, and next steps.
Guide to hospice services in the Chattanooga area, what to expect, and how hospice works with funeral planning.
Information about organ and tissue donation, how it affects funeral planning, and registering as a donor in Tennessee.
Complete guide to donating your body to medical science, including programs in Tennessee and what families should know.
Understanding when autopsies are required, the process, costs, and how it affects funeral timing and planning.
Step-by-step guide to obtaining death certificates in Tennessee, including costs, processing times, and how many you need.
Browse our comprehensive directory of funeral homes and cremation services in Chattanooga.