As we go through our lives, it can pay to be thinking ahead for the future. When we pre-plan for our needs, it can make difficult times a lot less stressful down the road. One thing that many individuals choose to prepare for early in their lives is their own funeral. You have the chance to outline your own funeral wishes and needs during your lifetime. While the thought may sound a bit strange to you or it may even creep you out, there are so many benefits to pre-planning.…
When you have lost a loved one, you want to make sure that their gravesite is properly marked so that you can remember them, so other people can know who was there, and so everyone can find their grave. Grave markers, stones, and memorials are the best and easiest way to do that. Before you order one of those things, there are things that you should check into and think about.…
If you have a loved one who sacrificed for his or her country, honoring their service and their life when they pass is sacred duty. Showing respect for their service while creating a headstone that fulfills their wishes can be a delicate balance.
Here are some headstone ideas for to help you honor your veteran:
Insignia
Each military branch has its own insignia. These insignias symbolize the branch’s values, purpose, and identity.…
Part of comprehensive life planning should always include a plan of action for taking care of your final needs. As with any discussion relating to death, it is natural to feel somewhat uncomfortable and unsure of yourself when making this type of decision. But the fact remains that making your final arrangements is important for you to do and something that will be appreciated by the loved ones you leave behind.…
Has somebody you loved dearly passed away recently? If so, you might be the person who is in charge of planning funeral services. From gathering information to buying a special headstone, here are some ideas that might help you to plan the funeral service.
The Spoken Word - Have you ever felt that, as you left somebody else’s funeral, you’ve learned more about that person than you did before his or her death?…
When the line forms at a funeral visitation, it gives the chance for every attendee to offer his or her condolences to the grieving family. Most people in attendance understand the importance of brevity—they’ll approach you, share some words of encouragement and let you know that you’re in their thoughts, and then move along. There are sometimes other attendees, however, who either don’t know or don’t care about the protocol in this situation, and their actions indicate that they’re more than comfortable with taking up your time.…
Explaining death to a child can often be a challenge, but will be something that you’ll need to deal with upon a death in the family. When a child’s grandmother or grandfather passes away, the child may deal with his or her grief in a number of ways. Ideally, your family will be so open to dialog that your child feels comfortable discussing his or her feelings about the death with you.…
