Funeral Preparation

This is a good article.  The author states that preparing for a funeral is very important to accomplish.  That you need to plan and prepare for funerals ahead of time.  That you should discuss plans with the person whose funeral you are preparing for.  And never leave any details undisclosed to all family members as to the person's final wishes.  Author states there are many things to consider but the first thing to consider is the wishes of the deceased and to handle the funeral arrangements.  Family members should be given written instructions of the loved one's final wishes to avoid any problems at the funeral.  This is an article that everyone should read.
http://www.familygrieving.com/2009/11/21/how-to-prepare-for-a-funeral.html