Funeral Planning FAQs

What should I do first when someone dies?

Start by contacting the proper medical or hospice professional, then choose the funeral home or service path that fits your family. KiOhana helps families organize immediate funeral care, cremation, burial, cemetery, and memorial next steps online.

Can KiOhana help with immediate burial or cremation?

Yes. Families can begin an immediate need funeral care request, select a funeral home, review burial or cremation options, and continue through the planning process from one place.

How does hospice funeral preplanning work?

Hospice preplanning lets families make funeral arrangements before the time of need, while staying close to their loved one. When services are needed, the family can return to KiOhana to schedule dates, times, and service details.

Can life insurance help cover funeral costs?

Life insurance may help eligible beneficiaries cover funeral costs. KiOhana can help families organize beneficiary policy information and connect that funding support to funeral planning needs.

What is Farewell Funeral Funding?

Farewell Funeral Funding lets a family member or friend start a funeral funding campaign so others can contribute toward funeral, memorial, and related expenses.

Can I arrange cemetery plots, headstones, and markers through KiOhana?

Yes. KiOhana supports cemetery plot searches and headstones and markers planning so families can compare providers, review options, and continue the memorial process online.