Features of the provision of funeral services by the company

The death of a loved one is always stressful. The relatives of the deceased cannot always take on the organization of the funeral and paperwork. In this case, it is better to turn to professionals. The agent explains the main points related to the ritual features of the burial, agrees on the time and date of the funeral.

Who is a ritual agent

The funeral agent takes over the organization of the funeral from the moment the contract is concluded - from choosing a coffin and costume, to interacting with government agencies and cemetery employees. He can also advise on what benefits the relatives of the deceased can claim, which government agencies and in what time frame they need to apply.

In addition, the staff of funeral agencies undergo special training - to communicate with people in a stressful situation, in addition to organizational skills, tact and at least minimal knowledge of psychology are required.

That is why it is recommended to call the funeral agency immediately, without waiting for the police to arrive or the visit of “black” agents.

How the agent works

At the first stage, an employee of the funeral agency contacts the relatives to agree on the time and place of the meeting. Then the agent:

• offers to select from the catalog samples of ritual products (ribbons, candles, wreaths );
• if necessary, organizes ordering of a cafe for a funeral dinner;
• coordinates the route of the funeral bus;
• picks up prepared clothes for the funeral and takes them to the morgue;
• draws up the necessary documents at the morgue, the registry office (based on a notarized power of attorney), receives a death certificate, which is handed over to relatives;
• places an order for the manufacture of a coffin and preparation of the grave.

The final payment to the client is made on the day of the funeral. If necessary, the agent will accompany relatives until the end of the burial ceremony.

Price

It all depends on the list of services provided. If the registration of a death certificate, preparation of the grave and transportation of the deceased to the burial place is a basic package, then the selection of musical accompaniment and preparation of ritual accessories are paid separately.

On average, a social funeral will cost 10,000 rubles (prices may vary depending on the region). The final cost is also affected by the choice of coffin, number of wreaths, etc.

Advantages of treatment

When contacting a funeral agency, relatives are spared from going through the authorities, communicating with police officers and government services.

The agency takes responsibility for organizing the funeral, booking a cafe for the funeral dinner - relatives only have to set the time and date of the ceremony.

How to choose an agency

The first sign of a bona fide company is official registration. This means that the client will be offered to draw up a contract. After all approvals, the final amount does not change. If an agent demands an advance payment and tries to impose many unnecessary services, then you should refuse cooperation.