Question 1

What does a Funeral Director do?

Accepted Answer

Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved

Question 2

What do I do when a death occurs?

Accepted Answer

The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.

Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status

Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.

Question 3

When I call, will someone come right away?

Accepted Answer

If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.

Question 4

Should I choose Burial or Cremation?

Accepted Answer

Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.

A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.

Question 5

What is the purpose of embalming?

Accepted Answer

Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.

Question 6

What services does a Funeral Director provide at Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?

Accepted Answer

They handle transportation of the deceased, coordinate with authorities and families, manage death certificates, assist with insurance and benefits paperwork, prepare obituaries, perform embalming and body preparation if needed, assist with funeral arrangements including casket and burial purchases, schedule grave opening/closing, coordinate with clergy, arrange police escorts and transportation, order flowers, and provide grief support.

Question 7

What should I do immediately after a death occurs?

Accepted Answer

Coordinate with the funeral home and cemetery, prepare vital information like birthplace and social security number, contact your clergy, decide on funeral details, order death certificates, notify friends and family, gather obituary information, and consider memorial gifts. The funeral home assists throughout this process.

Question 8

Are immediate services available if I call Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?

Accepted Answer

Yes, if you request immediate assistance, the funeral director will come promptly. Families can also choose to spend some time saying goodbye before the funeral home staff arrives.

Question 9

What are the options for final disposition of remains?

Accepted Answer

You can choose burial in a casket or entombment, which are common, or cremation, which is often more affordable and allows flexibility for memorial timing. Cremated remains can be buried, placed in a mausoleum or urn garden, or scattered according to state law.

Question 10

Why is embalming performed?

Accepted Answer

Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, allowing more time between death and final disposition. It helps families arrange and participate in memorial services comfortably.

Question 11

What are the operating hours of Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?

Accepted Answer

Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week, including Federal Holidays.

Question 12

What payment options are accepted at Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?

Accepted Answer

They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa payments.

Question 13

What nearby medical services are available around Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?

Accepted Answer

Nearby medical services include Liberty Dialysis Bryan, Fresenius Kidney Care Bryan, St Joseph Family Medicine, and Walk-in Lab - St. Joseph Health Primary Care on 29th Street, which might be helpful for patients or families seeking health care before or after visiting.

Question 14

Are there any nearby convenience stores or gas stations near Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan for quick errands?

Accepted Answer

Yes, nearby locations include Stripes, Shell, Exxon, and Chevron Station Bryan, offering fuel, snacks, and other convenience items that visitors can easily access when visiting the funeral home.

Question 15

What community services are located near Hillier Funeral Homes - Bryan?

Accepted Answer

Nearby you can find the Brazos County Senior Citizens Association, Habitat for Humanity Pumpkin Patch, and St Joseph Manor assisted living facilities, useful resources for seniors and those interested in community support during difficult times.

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