When many people think of a funeral, they think of something solemn and sober. They may think of tears or of sorrow for the loss of a loved one. You may have these same thoughts when you think of funeral services. What you may not know is there are funeral service options that focus on the celebration of your loved one’s life rather than the sorrow of the loss. Here are some of those services and what you should know about each option.…
If you choose a cremation following the death of a loved one, you may think you have no other decisions to make. Unfortunately, this is not true. You must also decide if the remains of your loved one will be cremated directly or carried to the funeral home for a family viewing. Both choices provide potential benefits for you and your family, but which is best? Here are a few considerations to help you make that decision.…
If you have burial plans for yourself or a loved one in a cemetery that requires flat grave markers or if you’d like to choose an affordable grave marker, you may wonder how to create a personalized experience.
You can create a flat grave marker that is still unique and a testament of love to the person buried below. Here’s how.
Stone Materials & Elements
Some cemeteries require that the marker be made of a certain material, but you may find that you can use a stone that is not as common.…