WHAT DO FUNERAL DIRECTORS DO? 
Funeral directors are caregivers and administrators.  We make the arrangements for the transportation of the deceased, complete and file all the necessary paperwork and carry out the choices made by the family regarding the funeral and disposition of the deceased.

WHAT PURPOSE DOES A FUNERAL SERVE? 
It is the customary way to recognize death and its finality.  Funerals are recognized rituals for the living to honor the dead and to help survivors begin the grief process.

WHAT IS EMBALMING? 
Embalming is a sanitary surgical procedure for preserving a deceased body and for enhancing the appearance caused by traumatic death or illness.  Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the disposition, thus allowing time for an appropriate service. 

DOES THE DECEASED HAVE TO BE EMBALMED ACCORDING TO LAW? 
In most states, the law does not require embalming.  However, if the death is caused by a contagious disease, when remains are transported over a common carrier or if final disposition is not to be made within a prescribed number of hours.

WHY HAVE A PUBLIC VIEWING? 
Many grief specialist believe that viewing helps begin the healing process, as it allows the bereaved to recognize the reality of death.  Viewing is encouraged for children as long as the process is explained and the activity is voluntary.

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF THE DEATH OCCURS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT OR ON THE WEEKEND? 
Here at Morgan Funeral Home, we are available 24 hours a day, every day of the year.  You are encouraged to call us as soon as you are ready after the death has occurred and we will respond immediately to your wishes.

IS A VAULT OR OUTER BURIAL CONTAINER REQUIRED BY LAW? 
North Carolina law does not require a vault or outer burial container, however, most cemeteries do require either a grave liner or burial vault.  In most areas of the country, state or local laws do not require that you buy a vault or outer burial container to surround the casket in the grave.

ARE ALL FUNERALS RELIGIOUS CEREMONIES? 
While most funerals are, it is becoming more common to think of funerals as a final farewell.  The newer approach often contains religious elements but the funeral has the added dimensions of a community ceremony.

WHAT GOOD DOES PRE-PLANNING DO? 
It takes care of the details of a funeral "in advance of the need".  It is not uncommon for healthy men and women in their 20's or 30's to pre-plan. You are able to arrange matters at one time, years or even decades in advance of the need and then get on with the business of living, confident your wishes will be carried out. Pre-planning also satisfies a deep emotional need. The doubt of what will happen and how it will be handled is removed when pre-planning is completed with the help of a licensed pre-need counselor at Morgan Funeral Home.

WHAT IS A LIVING WILL?  
A living will is a type of advance directive in which you put in writing your wishes about medical treatment should you be unable to communicate at the ending of your life. Your right to accept or refuse treatment is protected by constitutional and common law.