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The average Funeral Director, while conversant with the details of funeral work, cannot D
,,it to find the following Rules on Funeral Etiquette interesting reading matter, with the chances of
finding among them some points, the close observance of which will be of benefit to him, to wit : E
In all things use good judgment and cool deliberation in performing your work, and remember
that you are not called upon to console the bereaved, but to take care of the remains, and do that in r
the most competent and least ostentatious way. r
Be courteous and polite under any and all circumstances, however trying. Refrain from
alluding to your work as " a job"; it is not only bad form, but is also apt to offend your patrons.
Refer to it as a " call," a "funeral," or an " order." G
Perform your work in a quiet and considerate manner, and make as few requests of the
family as possible. Talk in an undertone while at the funeral house.
When selling the casket or coffin, do not be afraid to recommend the use of good goods.
It will satisfy your customers better in the end and will prove an effective advertisement for yourself.
(, Make correct note of all arrangements for the funeral when the order for the casket is taken.
Be sure that you have a clear understanding with your customer on all points pertaining to the
funeral arrangements, and then note same down into your Funeral Record Book. Also be careful
that you have the correct spelling of name for the newspapers, etc. A memorandum sheet of the
American Funeral Record will assist you greatl} in these functions.
Take note of as many of the biographical items, such as religion, age, occupation, etc., of the
deceased as you can obtain by easy suasion, and insert them in the proper spaces provided in
this Record Book. Items of record of a deceased are often inquired for at the undertaker's, and i
by keeping complete account and record of all things, your patrons will see convincingly that you are r
and that a funeral is handled by you better than merely
doing your work on up-to-date principles,
"putting the body underground."
Have leave-taking occur prior to arrival of friends for the funeral and attend to closing casket
or sealing metallic or metallic linings before the services begin. Avoid all delay, hitch or
misunderstanding with your helpers. Instruct bearers, drivers and others beforehand.
Flowers and smilax on the door crape beautifully suggest, through the grim reality of death,
bright rays of encouragement, soft feeling and hope. 0
Lining with evergreens, helps very materially to make a grace seem less distressing during
interment.
A very desirable adjunct to your equipment is some matting and possibly a canopy to use at
the cemetery, in sunshine or storm. Also be supplied with skull -caps for pall bearers, who will
consider your protecting their ]leads from cold or sun a lasting favor. speech es
At the funeral services speeches of lodge members generally lead the sermon. These
are usually made at the grave. If societies attend in a body, the principal services are held at the Q
grave. Episcopal services are mostly held at the house; Roman Catholic always at the church.
aralleled with the sidewalk. (Do not back it into the pavement like a
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moving van.)
Order of carriages in funeral cortege, to wit : Carriage or carriages with pall bearerba1esars If
mourners' carriage, minister's carriage, carriages of friends, and lastly Burr s l and e
lodge members conduct the rites, the carriage or carriages of the lodge members lead the procession.
Where the deceased is buried without any religious services or where the mourners are too
poor to engage the services of a preacher, the undertaker may officiate and offer the set so a
prayer. be
If remains are to be shipped, Sefore ttrtaint tile time. The ltunderre takelr`hao thenuse sa chance too see
at the depot at least one -li:tlf Hour be
to arrangements in proper manner and without undue flurry. U
Stillbents are buried by the undertaker alone. It is unusual that any of the family attend
ble, perhaps
the interment. V
Where bodies are neither withembalmedteunshades drawn down as far as needed lace P ndluse bleecher
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frequently over face and hands of the deceased. �y
Let the entire funeral be conducted
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best method of advertising an undertaker can and should emplo}', THE PUBLISHER.
sure success.