Whether you are planning for yourself or a loved one, home funerals do take a little advance preparation and consideration. They can offer a number of advantages over a traditional funeral, but they're definitely not for everyone. Here's what you need to know about these types of funerals in order to decide if it's compatible with you and your family needs. Advantages of a Home Funeral With a traditional funeral, bodies are taken from the home, hospital, or nursing home and transported to the morgue and then a funeral home to be prepared for burial.