Planning Your Funeral
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Planning Your Funeral

Nearly 5 years ago, my husband’s precious maternal grandmother passed away. This special woman had an amazing sense of humor and a flair for life. Without saying a word, she could make me laugh with just a look. Several years before her death, she visited a local funeral home in order to plan her funeral services. When she passed away, the family didn’t have to deal with the stress of organizing her farewell services. They could relax, grieve, and concentrate on the wonderful memories they shared with her. I've grown to appreciate this. On this blog, you will discover the steps required to plan your own funeral.

Planning Your Funeral

  • Answers To 5 Top Cremation Services Questions

    25 May 2022

    You'll find it challenging to decide on cremation if you are unsure of the process. However, understanding cremation services reduces anxiety and provides you with a better alternative to give your loved one a better send-off. Below are some things you need to know in preparation for cremation. 1. What Are the Costs? Ideally, cremation is less expensive than burial, making it a cheaper option to send off your loved one.

  • Choosing A Monument For A Gravesite: How To Prepare

    25 February 2022

    When you choose monuments for yourself or a loved one for their final resting place, you're in for an experience of having lots of different choices to make. From the material you want monuments to be made of to how they're getting placed, use this guide to help you prepare for planning a funeral in advance or after someone has died. Know the rules of the cemetery first  Know the rules and regulations of your cemetery before you buy any monuments.

  • 4 Ways A Funeral Home Can Help You When You Choose Cremation Services

    13 December 2021

    Death is a difficult topic for many people. Even when it's expected, saying goodbye to a loved one can be difficult. However, funeral practices can help people find a sense of peace while laying their loved ones to rest. Cremation is an excellent way to honor your loved ones, whether you decide to keep their ashes, scatter them, or have them interred. Here are some ways that a funeral home can help you when you choose cremation services:

  • Important Funeral Home Services To Know About After A Loved One Dies

    30 September 2021

    When a relative passes away without any set plans for their final arrangements, it may be left to you and the other surviving family members to plan out this person's funeral. If you have never before planned one, you may have no idea of what goes into making this person's final services meaningful yet affordable at the same time. You do not have to be left to your own devices when finalizing the arrangement's details.

  • How Do Funeral Homes Prepare Bodies For Viewing?

    23 July 2021

    Some families choose to have viewing ceremonies at their funeral services, sometimes known as open-casket services. Viewing the body of a deceased loved one can bring closure and allow funeral attendees the chance to say their final words to the deceased. If you choose to have an open-casket service, you will need to have the body of your loved one prepared by the funeral home. Here are four things that morticians do to prepare bodies for viewing: