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    What documents do I need to arrange a funeral?
    David I. Jacobson
    David I. Jacobson
    Funeral Home Director
    David I. Jacobson is the founder of Chicago Jewish Funerals, an independent Jewish owned funeral provider that evolved into two funeral homes in the Chicagoland area. With over 30 years of experience serving families, David is a leading expert on Kavod Hamet, the Jewish traditions of honoring and respecting the dead. David is an active funeral director that serves people planning and in need of funerals, lecturing to congregations, community groups, and schools extensively about the values of the Jewish funeral as well as the dying process and the value of one’s legacy. 
    David I. Jacobson
    Funeral Home Director
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    You’ll need to provide basic information, such as the deceased’s name and address, their social security number, and where they’re currently resting.
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    How much does it cost to set up a funeral?
    David I. Jacobson
    David I. Jacobson
    Funeral Home Director
    David I. Jacobson is the founder of Chicago Jewish Funerals, an independent Jewish owned funeral provider that evolved into two funeral homes in the Chicagoland area. With over 30 years of experience serving families, David is a leading expert on Kavod Hamet, the Jewish traditions of honoring and respecting the dead. David is an active funeral director that serves people planning and in need of funerals, lecturing to congregations, community groups, and schools extensively about the values of the Jewish funeral as well as the dying process and the value of one’s legacy. 
    David I. Jacobson
    Funeral Home Director
    Expert Answer
    Funerals are expensive, but you'll feel like you got a good value if you prioritize the things that are really important to you.
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    How long does a funeral take to arrange?
    David I. Jacobson
    David I. Jacobson
    Funeral Home Director
    David I. Jacobson is the founder of Chicago Jewish Funerals, an independent Jewish owned funeral provider that evolved into two funeral homes in the Chicagoland area. With over 30 years of experience serving families, David is a leading expert on Kavod Hamet, the Jewish traditions of honoring and respecting the dead. David is an active funeral director that serves people planning and in need of funerals, lecturing to congregations, community groups, and schools extensively about the values of the Jewish funeral as well as the dying process and the value of one’s legacy. 
    David I. Jacobson
    Funeral Home Director
    Expert Answer
    The best thing is to plan the funeral long before you need it. If you're in your 40s or 50s, you should have a healtcare power of attorney, trusts, and wills, and you should think about how you want to be taken care of. For instance, decide where you want to be buried and whether there are any religious traditions that are important to you.
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    How do I make sure my own funeral is a fun party?
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    Discussing your funeral with your loved ones before your death is very important, and placing happier festivities in your will can help ensure that your wishes are followed. I strongly suggest talking with family members and close friends about what kind of funeral you would like to have, including suggestions for clothing, readings, etc.
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