We are one of the UK’s leading bariatric funeral directors as to look after loved one correctly involves specialized care and equipment for individuals with obesity, addressing the unique logistical and physical challenges associated with their passing and funeral arrangements. These services encompass everything from body removal and storage to cremation or burial, ensuring dignity and safety throughout the process.
Key aspects of bariatric funeral services:
Specialized Equipment:
Funeral homes and transport services utilize reinforced stretchers, larger body bags, specialized lifting devices (like hoists and gantry systems), and wider caskets or burial plots to accommodate the increased size and weight of bariatric individuals.
Body Removal and Transport:
Bariatric ambulances and specialized equipment, like the EvacPRO-F stretcher, are used to safely remove the deceased from homes, care facilities, or other locations.
Cremation:
Bariatric cremation requires specific protocols and equipment due to the increased body mass and fat content, as standard cremation equipment may not be suitable.
Burial:
Some cemeteries offer wider gravesites or require the purchase of multiple standard plots for bariatric burials. Funeral directors may also employ hoists for safe lowering of the coffin into the ground.
Casket Selection:
Bariatric caskets are available in wider sizes, with some being imported from specialized manufacturers, according to The Times.
Dignity and Respect:
Throughout the process, funeral professionals prioritize the dignity and respect of the deceased and their families, even when facing challenging logistical situations.
Cost Considerations:
Bariatric services often involve additional costs due to specialized equipment, wider caskets, extra pallbearers, and other logistical requirements.
Family Involvement:
Families may need to adjust their expectations regarding traditional aspects of the funeral, such as the number of pallbearers or the lowering of the coffin into the grave, especially if standard practices are not feasible.
