Obert Funeral Home (2024)

FAQs

What happens to a loved one at a funeral home? ›

Once a funeral home has picked up the body and brought it to their facility, they will then clean and dress and/or shroud the body. Afterward, the body will be placed in refrigeration to keep it cool until the day of burial, at which point the body will be transported to the burial site.

A Funeral Assignment is an agreement that is signed by a beneficiary of a life insurance policy. The beneficiary assigns all or a portion of the life insurance benefits at the Funeral Home which allows payment for funeral expenses to be made directly to the funeral home.

What's the Average Time a Funeral Home Holds a Body? Between the time of death and the funeral service, most bodies remain in a funeral home between 3 and 7 days. However, there are a lot of tasks that need to be completed in this time frame, so it's easy for the service to get delayed by extenuating circ*mstances.

Can a body be viewed without being embalmed? Yes, however there may be a slightly shorter time frame in which you are able to view your loved one.

You can apply for benefits by calling our national toll-free service at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) or by visiting your local Social Security office. An appointment is not required, but if you call ahead and schedule one, it may reduce the time you spend waiting to apply.

Does life insurance cover burial costs? Yes, life insurance policies will pay a lump sum when you die to a beneficiary of your choice. That money can be used to pay for your funeral or for any other general financial needs of your survivors.

A death benefit is the money your beneficiaries receive from your life insurance company after you pass away. This money is typically tax-free and can be paid out all at once or over time, though you should ask a tax professional if you have questions.

Your first meeting with a Funeral Director will be an opportunity to discuss your loved one's wishes and to begin planning the funeral. Your Funeral Director will ask you about the deceased's religious beliefs, their personal preferences, and the type of funeral they may have wanted.

Here are a few guidelines on what to wear to a funeral or visitation. We recommend wearing dark or neutral colors, because darker colors reflect the mourning atmosphere of the service or visitation. Clothing can be formal (think suits and dresses) or casual (pants or nice jeans and shirts).

What to ask a mortician? ›

Once the embalming process has taken place, what happens when a body goes to the funeral directors after that is that the deceased person is transferred to a crematory, if they have chosen to be cremated, or possibly to a third party provider if burial has been opted for.

The police will arrange for the body to be moved by a funeral director acting for the coroner if the death is unexpected. If a doctor has confirmed an expected death you may call a funeral director of your own choice when you are ready to do so.

A funeral home, funeral parlor or mortuary, is a business that provides burial and funeral services for the dead and their families. These services may include a prepared wake and funeral, and the provision of a chapel for the funeral.

When you come through the front door, you will be greeted warmly by a staff member. Names will be exchanged, and hands shaken in cordiality. Some words of comfort will be offered. Once informed of the reason for your visit, you will be directed to the funeral director's office or arrangement office.