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Michael Williams answers questions on funeral planning

ichael Williams is a licensed funeral director and owner of Eddy Funeral Home in Jamestown and WilliamsLisko Funeral Chapel in Edgeley. Are more people preplanning for final arrangements or are most arrangements made at the time of a person’s death? What is the advantage of preplanning? More families make arrangements at the time of death, however, we find that there is less stress for the family members when some prearrangements have been made. Because of grief, making decisions can be a difficult a day or two after a death, even when the death is expected. How do people begin the process of preplanning for funeral/memorial service arrangements? Call to make an appointment with your trusted funeral director, who is willing to discuss options at the funeral home, your home, or a convenient location. The

experiencing delayed services. The time between death and a ceremony has been lengthened due to various factors presented by the family. Also, we have experienced more involvement from grandchildren. Some like to create a slideshow or their own bulletins to distribute at the service. What is a misconception people have when making funeral arrangements? When choosing cremation, a family can still have a public or private family viewing before the cremation. Also, cremation can occur after a traditional funeral by using a rental casket. What advice would you give to people dealing with the death of a John M. Steiner / The Jamestown Sun loved one? Michael Williams answers questions related to funeral planning and other topics. Explore all of your options with a funeral Navigating family families disagree about wishes and personal director. Make an information are recorded dynamics may be difficult whether to bury, keep informed decision based them at home, or divide and kept on file for future at the time of death, which takes time to diplo- among friends and family. on the choices you value. need. matically solve, especially Are there any emerg- We can provide a tradiWhat is a common ing changes and trends tional funeral with public problem you see people when the deceased did viewing to cremation not leave any indication expected in 2025 relatencounter when they or direction of their ed to funerals/memori- with public or private are dealing with the viewing, a graveside serwishes. al services? arrangements after the vice, or an evening After cremation, some We have been death of a loved one?

service. We will do as much or as little as you wish. When is a good time to pre-plan for my funeral arrangements? Preplanning can be done anytime. Different experiences can cause someone, or a couple, to think about their wishes and “get things in order” after a recent death in the family or a friend, change in health, finance or estate planning, or family discussion. Preplanning can include setting aside money for a service, recording personal information for an obituary, and desired wishes for a service like songs, pallbearers, scripture readings, etc. If someone is in need of government assistance, such as Medicaid, we can help shelter funds to qualify for aide. What is the most common question you answer from the public? Many ask, “What is the cremation rate in this area?” Around 60% of families chose cremation in 2024.

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