Ramon Massey & Son offers comprehensive funeral services. Our expert family of funeral directors carefully create respectful funerals designed to support grieving families during their time of loss.
Our services include:
Funeral Director
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Personalised Funeral Planning: We work closely with families to understand their wishes and create a meaningful funeral ceremony.
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Body Preparation: Our experienced staff handles all necessary preparations, including dressing, grooming, and transportation.
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Service Coordination: We assist in selecting a venue, arranging music, and coordinating with clergy or officiants.
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Burial or Cremation Arrangements: We help families choose appropriate caskets, urns, and burial or cremation options.
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Grief Support: Our team offers counselling and support services to help loved ones cope with their loss.
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Administrative Services: We handle all necessary paperwork, including death certificates and permits.
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Memorial Items: We provide a variety of memorial items, such as prayer cards and folders.
Please note that our services vary depending on individual needs and preferences. We create funerals based on the wishes, beliefs, and requirements of the deceased and their families.
Please get in touch with our funeral directors to discuss funeral arrangements.
Funeral Director FAQ
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What does a Funeral Director do?
A funeral director is a professional who assists families in arranging and conducting funerals. Their duties typically include:
- Meeting with families: Discussing the deceased's wishes and preferences, as well as the family's desires for the funeral service.
- Arranging the funeral: Coordinating all aspects of the service, including selecting a venue, choosing a casket or urn, and arranging transportation.
- Preparing the deceased: Handling the necessary preparations, such as dressing and grooming the body.
- Assisting with legal matters: Helping families with paperwork, such as death certificates and permits.
Providing grief support: Offering counselling and support to the bereaved.
Funeral directors provide essential guidance and support to families during a difficult time.
The above is a fundamental outline of what our funeral directors provide. Our Dublin funeral directors take care of every aspect of the organisation process so a family can concentrate on their grief.
- Meeting with families: Discussing the deceased's wishes and preferences, as well as the family's desires for the funeral service.
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What questions should I ask a funeral director?
When meeting with our funeral directors, having a list of questions can help ensure a smooth and informed planning process. Consider asking the following:
- Funeral Packages: What services are included in your packages, and what are the associated costs? Are there additional charges for items like flowers, obituaries, or transportation?
- Cremation and Burial: How do you handle cremation and burial arrangements, including transportation and preparation?
- Viewing and Visitation: Can we view the deceased before the funeral, and are visitations or wakes available?
- Casket and Urn Selection: Can you assist us in choosing a casket or urn?
- Funeral Service Elements: Can you help write the obituary or select music for the service?
- Grief Support: Do you offer our family grief counselling or support services?
- Legal Matters: How do you handle the paperwork and legal requirements for the funeral?
- Funeral Packages: What services are included in your packages, and what are the associated costs? Are there additional charges for items like flowers, obituaries, or transportation?