Funeral Planning


Preparing For a Funeral Service
What is involved in preparing for a funeral service? The specific details largely depend on whether you are a member of the immediate or extended family, or simply a guest. Learn more about preparing for a funeral in this section of our website.
How to Plan a Funeral
We understand very few people, except funeral directors, know about funeral planning. When it comes time to make arrangements on behalf of a loved one, this step-by-step guide to planning a funeral breaks the process down into do-able actions.
Immediate Need
If you are reporting a death which just occurred, please call the Hays Funeral Home's main number at 508-393-6591. First, let us say that we are so sorry for your loss. If at this time you would prefer to expedite your time with our staff in the funeral home you may submit the basic yet required information beforehand. Simply use the Immediate Need form to submit these details to our staff.
Funeral Pre-Planning
Today, more and more people have come to realize the value in planning ahead for life's major milestones. In this section, you'll discover why funeral pre-planning is important, how it works, and exactly what's involved in pre-need funeral planning.
Funeral Service Trends
Today's families can choose from a wide variety of funeral services ranging from the traditional to a more personalized celebration-of-life. In this section, we invite you to learn more about the change in funeral service trends.
Financing a Funeral Service