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I need help with making funeral arrangements?

My grandma is really sick and on her way out of this world. I need some advice or tips as to what I need to do.

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1. SO you come to yahoo answers? Wow, people now a days are really clueless! Call a funeral home for crying out loud!
2. There will be many things to settle and get done in a short amount of time if she has not prearranged her funeral. You need to find a good funeral home to take care of her service. they will help you work through all the paperwork and get it all done the way that you want. Depend on them to help you, they have done this numerous times and know that you are grieving and also feeling lost.
3. I'm very sorry to hear that. What an awful situation :( Do you have any other family in the area that can help you out so you don't have to go it alone? Can you speak with your grandma? She might have an idea of where she'd like to be buried, who to make sure to invite to the funeral, songs, etc. Start by making a list of things to accomplish: find a funeral parlor, write an announcement for the paper, arrange for the burial, notify friends and family, etc. If she's in the hospital, you should talk with the nurses about the local funeral parlors that you can contact when your grandmother passes. They'll be more than helpful when it comes to making choices, etc. Also, it's terrible, but don't be surprised when you see a bill for the arrangements. Funerals are very expensive nowadays. The most important thing, is to create a happy memory with your grandma even during these sad times. Spend time with her, reading or telling stories, and showing that you love her. This extra time will help you heal in the end. I'm so sorry you have to deal with this, and I'm sorry your grandmother is so ill. Please let me know how you're doing. Best of luck - Renny
4. You have my condolences. Here are some links, I hope they're helpful to you: http://seniors-site.com/ultimate/planning.html http://www.google.com/custom?q=Memorial+Societies&hl=en&safe=active&client=pub-2777802735473428&channel=1405624468&cof=FORID:1%3BGL:1%3BLBGC:CCE5F9%3BLC:%23000000%3BVLC:%23d03500%3BGALT:%23000000%3BGFNT:%23223472%3BGIMP:%23223472%3B&domains=www.stretcher.com&sitesearch=www.stretcher.com&oe=ISO-8859-1&filter=0
5. First of all, has your grandma ever expressed any particular wishes for when her time would come? Are you the only one to take care of arrangements? Are their other family members? A good funeral director and clergy will help you get through this difficult time, and costs do not need to be out of site....good luck and bless your grandma.