Duties & Responsibilities

Care for the deceased
- Coordinates transfer of the deceased from place of death.
- Cares for and prepares the decedent to allow for viewing, services, and/or final disposition.
- Schedules and coordinates arrangements for the final disposition (burial, cremation, donation).
Support for the family of the deceased
- Provides compassionate support to families immediately following death.
- Meets with families to plan personalized funeral ceremonies for the deceased.
- Guides survivors in writing the obituary.
- Locates information for legal documents, death certificates and required forms.
- Arranges details, manages logistics, and directs the funeral ceremonies.
- Provides support and resources to the bereaved.
Community Education & Preplanning
- Educates the community about death and bereavement.
- Encourages individuals and families to plan funerals in advance.