Burials
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A burial service remains the most popular choices for families who want their loved ones to be buried, and it involves a service before the burial takes place. It’s especially a good option for people who want the deceased present at the service, for the final goodbye.
A funeral service, sometimes called a memorial service or a celebration of life, is a beautiful way to acknowledge, celebrate and honour the life of a loved one who has passed away. A funeral can bring comfort and peace to those who mourn and bring people together to share in the sorrow of loss and the joy of having known someone.
A burial service remains the most popular choices for families who want their loved ones to be buried, and it involves a service before the burial takes place. It’s especially a good option for people who want the deceased present at the service, for the final goodbye.
A funeral service, sometimes called a memorial service or a celebration of life, is a beautiful way to acknowledge, celebrate and honour the life of a loved one who has passed away. A funeral can bring comfort and peace to those who mourn and bring people together to share in the sorrow of loss and the joy of having known someone.
What does Rand Funerals assist with?
- Retrieving the Death Notice from the medical attendants.
- Registering the death of your loved one at Home Affairs and collecting the Death Certificate.
- Provides you with the original and certified copies of these forms for estate/insurance purposes.
- Providing you with an electronic copy of a Funeral Notice that you are able to distribute via a smart phone.
- We will offer you a wide selection of Coffins or Caskets to choose from.
- Preparing and dressing the deceased for viewing and burial.
- Cemetery bookings and funeral arrangements.
- Local Transport of deceased.
- Transport to and from the cemetry for immediate family members.
- A dignified and compassionate Funeral Service.
What should I bring along to Rand Funerals
- The original Identification Document of the person who passed away.
- Next of Kin’s Identification Document
- Funeral Policy booklet, if you have a policy with Rand Funerals
- Photograph of the person whom passed away, Preferably digital copy.
- Clothes that you would like the loved one buried or cremated in.
- Original proof of residence no older than 3 months, or an affidavit from the police.
When Visiting Rand Funerals...
for funeral arrangements these are some of the questions that will be raised during the arrangement. Take some time to go through these with your family to make the arrangement process easier for you and your family.
- When would you like the funeral to take place?
- What time would you like the funeral to take place?
- Which Venue would you like the funeral to take place at (Your Family Home, Church or Hall)
- Do you need assistance with a Tent, Chairs and Tables at your home?
- What designs would you like the funeral programmes to be done in?
- What flowers would you like to use for the funerals and how many arrangements are required?
- Do you require petals or rose stems for the cemetery?
- Would you like to have a framed picture of your loved one for use at the ceremony?
- Do you require assistance with catering and how many people are you expecting?
- Do you need musicians or a bag piper present to assist with singing of hymns or religious songs?
- Would you like to have white doves released on the funeral ceremony?
- Do you require the use of balloons for the venue or for release at the ceremony?
- If you or your family have any special requests please make sure to run it by our funeral arranging officer that is assisting you.