Planning Your Funeral

• Are You Planning Your Own Cremation Service?

  14 November 2019

  Do you anticipate death in your near future? Maybe you have a terminal illness and you have faced the fact that you will pass away soon. Or, you might be young and very healthy. No matter your circumstances, perhaps you have decided that you want to be cremated and that you also want to plan your own cremation service. From arranging for a display table that will tell those who attend the service more about you to planning the actual service, here are some ideas that might help you.

• How long do you need to plan a funeral?

  29 May 2019

  Have you been given the responsibility of organizing a funeral? If so, it could be that you don't know where to begin or for how much time you need to plan a funeral. So, it is absolutely normal to feel confused and unsure. When it comes to the time you have before a funeral is held, the answer is fully dependent on you, your close family members and the last wishes of the deceased.

• 4 Tips For Funeral Planning And Dealing With A Death In The Family

  7 March 2019

  Death in the family hits you hard, no matter your age or where you are at in your life. It can be difficult for children because they may not understand the nature of it, and this could be their first encounter with death. Losing a grandparent or someone else could be crushing for a child, and it's hard to lend a helping hand because you are going through it also. These tips can help you help your child through it while you also grieve.

• Headstone and Grave Plaque Information You May Want to Review

  29 October 2018

  Choosing an appropriate grave marker can be a task that may be more complicated than you thought it would be. Not surprisingly, those that are ordering these markers may be undergoing intense stress that can make it difficult to make informed choices. Are Headstones the Only Option for Grave Markers? There is a common assumption that a headstone will be the only option for a grave marker. However, it is also possible to choose grave plaques.

• 4 Stress-Free Ways To Talk To A Parent About Pre-Arranging Their Funeral Service

  8 September 2018

  Talking to your parents or grandparents about what they would like their funeral to be like is a hard conversation. But it's also a necessary conversation, both for the one who passes away and the ones who will be trying to show loving respect as they say goodbye.  So, how should you about having this challenging conversation? Here are a few tips.  Talk About Memories. A funeral is really about creating and reflecting on the memories of a person that was loved.