What to do when someone dies. When someone dies, most people are unsure of what to do next. The links to information in this section are given as a brief guide to help you understand the things you need to do. There are useful information on the National Environmental Agency Website http://www.nea.gov.sg/passesaway/arrange.htm You can engage a funeral director to help you with the funeral. A list of funeral directors is given here. Depending on your religion, the funeral ceremonial rites and costs may vary widely. A funeral can be as simple or as elaborate in accordance with the wishes of the deceased or family. The choice of funeral is highly personal. It should reflect your wishes and those of the person who has died. A unique tribute Some people want a traditional funeral, with a 'minimum of fuss'. Some prefer a more elaborate funeral. Others prefer an 'alternative' funeral, such as a burial or scattering of ashes at sea. Just as each life is unique, each funeral is a unique tribute, not just marking a death, but remembering a life. The role of a funeral director is to take care of practical arrangements for you at a time when you may be feeling distressed. This means advising you of the options and choices for the funeral and seeing that arrangements are made in accordance with your wishes and those of the person who has died. You will need to make early decisions about: • whether it will be a cremation or burial • when the service will happen (Day, Date & Time) • where will be the wake held