BATON ROUGE, United States – November 1, 2019 / Funeral Marketing Services /
A funeral service, whether it is simple or elaborate, steeped in tradition or contemporary, is a way for families and friends to say goodbye to a loved one. Funeral offer a unique opportunity to grieve, remembers, and memorialize a life well lived. Wilson Wooddale Funeral Home is proud to guide families during this dark time. Wilson Wooddale Funeral Home would like to take this opportunity to announce to the residents of New Orleans, Louisiana that this funeral home has many options available to families who choose to have a funeral service for their loved one. To learn more about the funeral services provided by Wilson Wooddale Funeral Home, please visit their website at https://www.wilsonwooddalefh.com/ or contact them at (225) 927-1640
There is no single right way to plan or conduct a funeral service. Each service is meant to be unique. Wilson Wooddale Funeral Home can customize each funeral service for each individual family. Funeral rituals are unique to each individual culture, religion, and family. They are often handed down through the generations. Thus, serving as a link between the generations.
Furthermore, funerals establish the personal and social significance of the deceased. This acknowledgment of what the deceased meant to the bereaved is the first step in the grieving process. By doing this, the bereaved can recount the important memories of the deceased and grieve accordingly. Also, funerals allow the community to support and comfort the bereaved. It is not unusual for members of the community to visit with families after they have suffered a loss. Funerals creates a socially acceptable environment where the bereaved can mourn. One can cry and grieve as much one likes at a traditional funeral. Funerals allow loved ones that live some distance away the time to plan so that they can attend the funeral.
Frequently Asked Questions about Funerals
What is a funeral?
A funeral is a ceremony for a deceased person prior to burial or cremation. A funeral gives the opportunity for family and friends of the deceased to gather and mourn the passing of their loved one.
Are Obituaries Required?
No, while obituaries are not required, Wilson Wooddale Funeral Home highly recommends that each family post an obituary notice. Notices can either be placed in a local newspaper or online. On Wilson Wooddale’s Homepage there is a section for obituaries. The purpose of an obituary is to let the public know that a death has occurred and to give them information about the service.
Who are funeral directors and what do they do?
Funeral directors are in charge of all the logistics following a death. They complete all necessary paperwork for families, make arrangements for the transportation of the body, and do any other actions related to the funeral service and burial of the deceased. Beyond this, funeral directors are the emotional support for families dealing with a loss.
Does the deceased have to be embalmed in Louisiana?
There is no legal requirement, or Louisiana law, stipulating that families have to have the deceased embalmed. However, either embalming or refrigeration is required if the disposition does not proceed within 30 hours. [Statute 51 §103] In cases where family traditions, religious customs or other circumstances prohibit embalming, families do have choices, the directors at Wilson-Wooddale will gladly any options available.
Wilson Wooddale Funeral Home proudly serves New Orleans and the surrounding including Shreveport. Wilson Wooddale Funeral Home’s multicultural staff provide both comfort and information to those wishing to make pre-need or at-need arrangements. In a recent five-star review, Lisa said “Wilson-Wooddale Funeral Home handled the services for Anthony J. Turner (Tony). I was very pleased with the staff; very professional and helpful during this difficult time. Highly recommend them to anyone in need of their services!”
