West Auckland - Davis Funerals (2024)

FAQs

How do you find out if someone has a funeral? ›

Service Corporation International (SCI) is the largest funeral home company in the world, with a network of over 2,000 locations across the United States and Canada.

There are no specific requirements to become a funeral director/embalmer. However, you can complete a New Zealand Diploma in Funeral Directing (Level 5). To be accepted into a funeral directing and embalming course, you must: be at least 20 years old.

There are several ways to do this: A General Search: To start a general inquiry, collect any identifying information about the person you believe to have passed. Type into a search engine the person's name followed by the word “death” or “obituary”.

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Although embalming is not compulsory it is a highly recommended procedure in all cases to allow families to view and interact with the deceased prior to the funeral.

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For most people the terms funeral director, mortician, undertaker, and embalmer are used interchangeably.

The terms undertaker and mortician are more antiquated but are pretty much synonymous with funeral director.

Your Funeral Director will ask you about the deceased's religious beliefs, their personal preferences, and the type of funeral they may have wanted. They will also discuss the different options available such as burial or cremation, and the total cost of the funeral, as well as any additional fees where applicable.

Who to officiate the service. A minister, celebrant, colleague, community leader or family members are all possibilities.

Funerals are usually open events, so anyone is welcome to attend. However, there are some things to consider when deciding if you should attend a funeral. In most cases, if you have a connection or relationship with the deceased person, you are welcome to attend the funeral.

Most people choose to record or live stream a funeral because some family members or friends cannot attend in person. Having a video allows them to share an important moment in their lives, while allowing the healing process to begin. For anyone who wasn't able to attend, having closure is a longer process.

For example, "Tell me more about the type of service your loved one would have wanted," or "Are there any specific requests or details you'd like to include in the funeral arrangements?".