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Different Ways to Personalize an Obituary
Preparing an obituary for a loved one that has passed away can be difficult. It’s not an easy task to create something personal which fits into a small paragraph. It doesn’t serve justice to the de...
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Thursday, July 26, 2018
Steps Involved in the Funeral and Final Disposition Planning Process
Planning a funeral is an extremely overwhelming and stressful task. It is something one cannot prepare for, and can be a difficult process to handle. The better prepared you are, the easier the tas...
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Tuesday, July 24, 2018
Memorial Service Ideas for Families Who Choose Cremation
Cremation has become a very common choice in the recent years, with many individuals choosing this option during their funeral pre-planning process. Cremation reduces the body to ashes, but that do...
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Wednesday, May 23, 2018
Techniques for Handling Challenging Anniversaries after a Death
Anniversaries are special occasions, a time of celebration and togetherness. People express joy over the milestones their relationship has crossed, reminding themselves not to take things for grant...
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Tuesday, May 15, 2018
The Advantages of Working with a Family Owned Funeral Home
If you are looking for a good funeral home, you will find there are a large number of establishments to choose from, providing very similar services. While it’s good to have a wider choice, this ca...
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Monday, April 30, 2018
What is a Funeral Celebrant?
Celebrating a loved family member’s life is a very important event; what you need to keep in mind is that you have just one opportunity to do this well. While the funeral director can handle all as...
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Monday, April 16, 2018
Understanding Funeral Pricing
Understanding funeral billing can be challenging for most people and many may also be arranging a service for the first time, making the task even more confusing for them. The only way you can make...
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Wednesday, March 28, 2018
Previous Posts
The Crucial Role of a Funeral Director in the Funeral Process`
Planning a funeral isn’t easy, especially if you have never gone through the process before. It is a challenging task during a very stressful period of your life. That’s where a funeral director co...
Pre-Planning: The Time is Now
Many people have started to consider pre-planning their funeral instead of letting their loved ones bear the responsibility. This might seem intimidating, but it’s easy to arrange. Most funeral hom...
The Importance of Writing a Eulogy
A eulogy is a final goodbye, it is an expression of grief and gratefulness, and a way to honor the decedent’s memory. It’s not easy to write or speak about a deceased loved one, especially when you...
Tips For Explaining the Concept of Death to Children
Children struggle to understand the concept of death and its permanence. They struggle to understand grief or loss clearly so it’s the job of the parents to step in to help. Unfortunately, this isn...
What Goes Into The Expense of a Standard Funeral?
Many don’t realize how expensive funerals can be until they’re confronted with the costs at the last moment. This is a relatively complicated process involving several funeral home employees and se...
How Does a Celebration of Life Differ from a Funeral?
There are a number of alternatives to the traditional funeral service available today so people don’t have to choose the traditional ceremony if they want something different and unique. Many want ...
How to Cope With A Recent Loss During the Holidays
Dealing with grief is never easy but it can be especially taxing during the holiday season when the atmosphere is joyful and celebratory. Some people force themselves to bear it, which can be very ...
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