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.…
Read More »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.…
Read More »Many people don’t think of funerals until someone in their life passes away. However, there are many advantages to familiarizing yourself with the services of a funeral home. Planning your funeral in advance can take a weight off your family’s mind when the time comes for your cremation or burial. A funeral home director can help you choose the funeral services that are right for your beliefs, desires, and financial situation.…
Read More »Planning a funeral for a loved one involves making a great number of decisions during what is an extremely upsetting and unsettling time. One of the major decisions is just where to hold the funeral service. A church will be inappropriate if your loved one wasn’t religious, and you may find a funeral chapel to be too impersonal. And then a logical solution presents itself—why not have the funeral at home?…
Read More »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.…
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