Faq's

• When Someone Dies
  • Q. What do I need to do when someone dies?
  • Q. What happens when someone dies unexpectedly?
  • Q. How long does it take for a deceased to be released to the funeral directors after a post-mortem?
  • Q. What is a post-mortem or autopsy?
• About Embalming
  • Q. Does the body have to be embalmed?
  • Q. Why is embalming done?
  • Q. What sort of clothing does the deceased need?
  • Q. How much make-up is applied to the deceased?
• About Funeral Directors
  • Q. Do we need to use funeral directors?
• Viewing the deceased
  • Q. Is viewing the deceased recommended?
  • Q. Should children be allowed to view?
  • Q. How should the viewing process be handled?
  • Q. Can adults learn anything from children?
• The Funeral Service
  • Q. What things need to be considered when planning a funeral service?
  • Q. Should the family use a minister or a celebrant?
  • Q. Is the such a thing as funeral etiquette?
  • Q. What is the funeral procession?
  • Q. Should the funeral be an intimate or grand affair?
  • Q. Can I be confident Mannings are familiar with the customs/funeral rites of my specific religion?
• About Ashes
  • Q. What container are the ashes returned to the family in?
  • Q. Can I be sure the ashes that are returned to me are those of my family member?
  • Q. Can families scatter ashes wherever they like?
  • Q. How soon after the funeral should the family make a decision about the placement of ashes?
• Cost and Formalities
  • Q. How do we get a death certificate?
  • Q. What does a funeral cost?
  • Q. Where do I obtain funeral insurance?
  • Q. How do I organise a Prepaid Funeral

How soon after the funeral should the family make a decision about the placement of ashes?

It is Manning Funerals’ opinion that families should not rush into doing this. Sometimes family members may gain solace from having the ashes of their loved one at home for a while before making a decision. The scattering of ashes should only occur if the family have carefully thought this issue through and are in agreement. Some families choose to place the ashes somewhere on a first anniversary or perhaps a birthday or special occasion, and this gives the family a purpose to come together again to celebrate that person’s life.