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If you have lost a loved one and are planning on having them cremated, you may be considering whether or not to have a viewing before the cremation. These days, more and more people are choosing to have a home viewing. This can offer the kind of privacy that you want while still honoring your loved one. If this is something that you are interested in, there are lots of tips that providers of cremation services in Richmond, VA can offer so that the whole process is a bit easier.
It is vital that you have an idea of how many people will be attending. When you have a home viewing, you will be more limited in space than if you are choosing to have the viewing at the funeral home. By having a clear idea of how many people will attend, you can better prepare. You want to have an RSVP list. Everything from the kind of refreshments you offer to where you have the viewing will be impacted by the number of people who will be there.
You will also need to know how the body will be transported to the house. This is not always straight forward. The best thing that you can do is reach out to the cremation provider you have hired. Many of their services include transportation, so be sure to ask about this. Some might ask you to pay an added fee and that is something that you want to budget for.
You will need to think of the kind of refreshments that you will have available. Most people who have home viewings tend to ask loved ones to bring food to share but if you prefer to have catering done and you have the budget for it, it may be even better. It will allow you not to have to worry about the food or drinks at all so that you can focus on the viewing itself.
Take time to choose the room where you want to have the viewing. Depending on the number of people who will be attending, one room may be better than another in your home. Some people choose to have the viewing in the living room, while others prefer a bedroom.
These are all important considerations that you need to keep in mind when putting together a home viewing before a cremation. Be sure to ask for RSVP and to see if the provider of cremations will offer transportation services to and from your home. You can get started making the necessary decisions by reaching out to a Richmond, VA cremation service provider like us at Morrissett Funeral and Cremation Service. We are here to offer our guidance throughout the entire process of laying a loved one to rest so that you can focus on grieving. Visit us at 6500 Iron Bridge Rd Richmond, VA 23234 or give us a call right now at (804) 275-7828 to learn more about what we can offer.
