During a well-attended visitation held at a funeral home cha…

During a well-attended visitation held at a funeral home chapel, several guests using mobility devices have difficulty navigating the seating area, and an emergency exit is partially blocked by floral arrangements. The family later expresses concern that the space felt disorganized and unsafe. Which action by the funeral director would have BEST prevented this situation?

Minutes before a funeral service is scheduled to begin, the…

Minutes before a funeral service is scheduled to begin, the funeral director learns that the clergy has arrived early, a family member is requesting a last-minute seating change, and staff report uncertainty about whether the procession vehicles are staged and ready. Multiple issues are developing simultaneously as guests begin to arrive. From an NBE perspective, which action should the funeral director take FIRST?