It’s difficult to face end-of-life decisions when it comes to burial and entombment for ourselves at some point down the road or for a loved one now. No one wants to think about something that feels like a trivial detail in the face of such a great loss. Unfortunately, these decisions are necessary, including choosing the right option for burial or entombment. Cemeteries typically have two options—in-ground and aboveground—and they can be broken down into a few categories. Read More»
The passing of a relative or a friend usually brings the inability to let go and accept that the deceased is no longer part of this life. In most cases, when a loved one passes on, people tend to cling more to the absence of the deceased instead of appreciating the time they got to spend with them.
Thus, it is advisable to hold a funeral memorial service so that all the people who knew and loved the deceased person can come together and celebrate the life of their friend or relative. Read More»
Losing a loved one is already difficult, but it can feel even harder when it’s not possible to meet with family and friends in person for a memorial service. Luckily, there are now many options for online memorial services, and most funeral homes are able to facilitate this. A virtual memorial means you can invite everyone who cared about your loved one. Online memorials can also be more affordable. Here are three tips for planning a virtual memorial service: Read More»
After someone dies, surviving family members have to make difficult decisions. For example, they may have to choose between cremation or burial services. To learn more about cremation, read on. This is a quick guide to understanding these fees and what you need to know about each one.
Permit and Examiner Fees
A question that often comes up regarding cremation services is the permit and examiner fees section. This deals with the permit required for the cremation. Read More»
If circumstances have led you to plan an intimate funeral for your loved one who has passed away, perhaps you have decided to hold the service at their final resting place. Invite your immediate family and only your closest extended family members and friends to the funeral home services.
Besides the date and time of the service, let the attendees know that the service is small, so it is by invitation only. Read More»
Cremation costs much less than a funeral and can save you and/or your family a considerable amount of money. If you have chosen cremation you may want to know how it works. If so, below is information about this. You will also find information on finding a crematorium so you can choose this before you pass away.
Cremation
With cremation your body will not have to be embalmed, which can save money. Read More»
You plan on getting cremated when you pass, which is your own personal choice and there is nothing wrong with that decision. Many people choose to be cremated to save money since in general there is no casket involved in the cremation process and sometimes it’s cheaper to prepare a body for cremation than it is to prepare a body for a traditional burial. While you don’t have to have an actual burial ceremony when you get cremated, you can still have an actual funeral service, which can be beneficial in a few ways. Read More»
While you may feel odd setting up your own memorial service, it is an excellent way to prepare for your own passing. When the time comes, your family is going to be upset and may not be in the state of mind needed to plan a traditional funeral. If you have specific songs you would like played or you know what passages you want read, this can all be set up ahead of time so that your family doesn’t have to do it. Read More»
Death is something that everyone has to face, and no matter the age, when you lose someone you love, a funeral can be a hard event to visit. Knowing this fact as a parent can bring about a lot of questions about how you should handle it when a family member passes away and you are concerned about your child. Should you take the child to the funeral home? Will they understand or will it be too traumatizing? Read More»
Perhaps you have recently been to a funeral and you have thought something like, This was beautiful and inspiring. I want something like this at my own funeral service. On the other hand, you might have been to a funeral and your thoughts might have been something like, This service is not only impersonal, but it is downright boring. I don’t want my friends and family to do this to me!
Whatever the case, if you have decided to plan your own cremation funeral, you are probably doing your loved ones a huge favor. Read More»
