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Coming from a place of compassion and care What do we do now? When people experience the death of a loved one, in the midst of floundering, this question is the most common one asked. It’s one of the greatest times of emotional upheaval in people’s lives, especially for those who have never experienced a death in the family before. Knowing this, funeral directors are equipped to guide you through the next steps and process. “For us, we try to take them through this process. We get in contact with the family and arrange to meet them either in their own environment or at our premises. "We then can guide them through the process and get them to a position where we’ve got a service organised, with a celebrant or minister, and so forth, in order to take as much of the stress away from organising the funeral,” says Academy Funeral Services manager, Rod Latham.
Academy Funeral Services offers a free information pack to provide guidance for the early stages of funeral preparation. In addition, Academy Funeral Services also facilitates funeral preplanning by keeping a record of individuals’ choices which can be accessed when necessary.
Academy Funeral Services aims to guide the bereaved through the process in a way that cuts through the noise, leading with compassion and empathy that comes from the funeral directors’ experience in the field. “The biggest thing is being supportive. When someone passes, it’s tough – whether expected or unexpected, it’s never easy – so being there for the family does help.”
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“A lot of people are easing the burden on their loved ones with preplanning, and then they can determine what happens at their funeral.
The biggest thing is being supportive. When someone passes, it’s tough – whether expected or unexpected, it’s never easy – so being there for the family does help.
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- Academy Funeral Services manager, Rod Latham
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Available options “I think cost is the biggest misconception. For us, it’s advising families on what options are available and then working with the family to assist organising exactly what they want.” For those who aim to remain eco-friendly even in passing, Academy Funeral Services has sustainable burial and funeral options.
“We also get a lot of people prepaying now, so the financial burden isn’t as great. The person or family preplanning their own funeral can put some money aside, and this sits in a trust with the Funeral Directors Association of New Zealand which we are a member of. It’s not held by us – it’s held by FDANZ as an independent body.” On top of that, Academy Funeral Services’ facilities provide a pleasant, calming atmosphere. With a new chapel that’s about to become three years old, you can also host a service that can be as religious or non-religious as you’d like. The staff also have experience with different cultures and funeral rites. The hard question – what do we do now? – doesn’t have to be as hard as you think. Contact the experienced staff at Academy Funeral Services today on (03) 343 0919. CT
Academy Funeral Services 65 Main South Road Upper Riccarton Christchurch Another option that is becoming increasingly (03) 343 0919 popular is to preplan your own funeral in advance. That way, you can ensure that you’ll be info@academyfunerals.co.nz getting the sendoff you want without your family www.academyfunerals.co.nz — Advertising Feature having to worry or stress about it.
