Do you have a funeral to plan but feel overwhelmed? You are not alone. Many people trying to plan funerals feel very overwhelmed and anxious about the process, but you do not have to feel this way. There are several things you can do right away that will help you plan a funeral in a stress-free way. Here are some steps to follow. The First Day The first step that you may need to take is to contact a funeral home.…
Read More »Funerals and post-funeral arrangements for the body are hardly something that the average person wants to think about. Nonetheless, it is worth planning for these events ahead of time with a funeral home of your choosing. One of the more difficult decisions you will have to make during this planning stage is often referred to as ‘final disposition’. Traditionally, the most customary options for final disposition include ground burial in a cemetery, as well as above-ground entombment in a mausoleum.…
Read More »In recent years, Americans’ attitudes toward funerals and death have significantly changed. Most people are now choosing cremation over burial. According to the Cremation Association of North America, the cremation rate in the US in 2019 was 54.6% compared to only 32.4% in 2005. Why Should You Choose Cremation? If the current statistics are anything to go by, the popularity of cremation has been rising steadily in the US in the last decade.…
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