During a period of mourning and loss, it can be hard to make the big decisions at the best of times. One of these is with regard to what funeral home you ultimately choose. A number of considerations should come into play, especially with such an immense choice, but the team here at Charles J O’Shea Funeral Home are here to help you weigh your options. We aim to give you everything you need to make a choice that’s right for you and are always available for you to get in touch and go over what we are able to offer you and your loved ones.

Funeral Director

The most important person when it comes to planning and overseeing any funeral service, both in the front of house and behind the scenes is your funeral director. Word of mouth is an excellent first step, but you should also take a look at all the funeral homes available to you and get a sense of how they operate. A good funeral director will be well-known and have numerous references. They should be a positive influence in your community and someone you personally respect, if possible. A funeral director is in charge of one of your most important life decisions, which means you should trust them and they should make you
feel at ease. A knowledgeable funeral director is always your best bet, but demeanor should also feature in your decision, as someone who can help you feel at ease will be important when either you or your loved ones are grieving over the loss of a loved one.

Funeral Home Staff

With this in mind, a funeral home cannot function properly without a solid team. Charles J O’Shea pride ourselves on maintaining an attentive, friendly, and professional staff. Our combined goal is to make your funeral service as trouble-free as possible and endeavour to do whatever we can to assist you in your grief. An experienced and skilled team that is also compassionate and sympathetic will always lead to a much more positive experience throughout your funeral service, allowing you and your loved ones to focus on your guests and the service itself. 

Community Engagement

As we mentioned before, a funeral home that is active within your community will always be your best bet. They will inevitably have a solid following within your community and will always maintain exceptional references and qualifications. Community outreach is important and helps build relationships that will benefit you when it comes to your funeral service. Even more important is choosing a funeral home that is flexible enough to allow you to change homes, even at the last minute, should something pop up that leads to a change in plans. These things happen and asking about switching homes is worthwhile, just in case.

If you have any questions or comments for us, we’re always ready and willing to help. Please don’t hesitate to give us a call at Charles J O’Shea funeral home, where our team will put your needs first.