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Is a Home Funeral Right for You?

18 August 2015
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If you were to die 150 years ago, pretty much everything would have been done at home. Your family would either make your casket or would hire someone to make it for you. Your family and friends would also lay you out and your viewings would take place in your front parlor. Then funeral homes came around and started handling funerals. Funeral home employees took over the laying out of the dead and funerals were held at the funeral home. Read More …

4 Unusual Things To Do With Cremated Remains

31 July 2015
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While some people like to store cremated remains of their loved ones on the mantle in an urn, this isn't the only option. There are other ways to actually put the ashes remaining after cremation to use once the memorial services are over. These aren't necessarily inexpensive alternatives, but they can be beautiful ways to honor the memory of any loved one. Contribute to Nature A few companies offer biodegradable urns that you can add ashes to and plant to grow a tree. Read More …

Tips For Dealing With Grief After A Loved One Dies

31 July 2015
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Dealing with the grief of losing a loved one can affect people in a number of different ways. Here are a couple helpful tips for dealing with grief when you have a loved one who has passed away. Take Care Of Yourself Physically When someone is grieving, they tend to exist inside their own grief and forget to eat, sleep, and take care of themselves. Nothing will send you into a downward spiral faster than throwing your sleeping schedule out of routine, as the body needs a solid eight hour period to recharge the batteries mentally and physically. Read More …

Three Ways You Can Financially Prepare For The Death Of A Loved One

27 July 2015
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It can be extremely difficult when a family member passes away. While your immediate focus is on taking care of the arrangements to honor their life, a longer term issue will be taking care of the expenses associated with their funeral. Funerals can be sudden, but there are ways that you can prepare for the inevitable by pre-planning for it now. Here are three things that you can do to plan for the expense of a death and funeral today to prevent hardship tomorrow: Read More …

Different Options When Making A Selection Of Headstones

27 July 2015
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In years past, graves were typically marked with simple slabs to signify a person's final resting place. Over the years though, these mini monuments come in a variety of sizes and designs to memorialize your loved one's grave in style. Not only are they are grave markers, but they also provide some form of closure as they are inscribed with heartfelt words about the deceased. Here are some of the different options available to you when selecting a headstone for your deceased loved one. Read More …

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Finding The Right Funeral Home

Nothing is more difficult than trying to plan a funeral for someone that you love. In addition to figuring out who to have speak and what to do to honor their memory, you might also be stressed out about choosing an appropriate funeral home. However, you don't have to worry so much about the details if you are willing to shop around for a great funeral home. My blog is dedicated to teaching you different features about funeral homes, so that you aren't left guessing when the big day comes. You never know, this information might help you to honor a loved one.

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