Planning Your Funeral

• Tips For Helping Kids Choose Gifts For A Funeral

  29 August 2017

  The loss of a loved one can be one of the most painful experiences in life. Unfortunately, children sometimes discover this hard truth early in life. If your children lose a family member, friend, or other loved one, they may want to go to the funeral. Prepare them by explaining funeral traditions such as bringing sympathy gifts to those who were closest to the deceased person. Bringing a gift to a funeral can help kids feel as though they are doing something special in memory of the loved one.

• Honor Your Father's Life As A Pianist During A Cremation Service

  4 August 2017

  If your father recently passed away and you would like to plan a cremation service to honor his life and his accomplishments as a pianist, try one or more of the following suggestions to assist you. Music Collage Create a large collage that can be hung inside of the room where the service is being held. Browse through photos of your father as he played the piano during recitals,  pictures of the instruments that he owned over the years, and any awards that he received throughout his life.

• The Do's And Don'ts Of Sending Floral Arrangements To Memorial Services

  25 July 2017

  Many people take for granted that sending flowers to the bereaved family at a funeral is the right thing to do. While it is a kind gesture that is often met with sincere gratitude, it isn't the best choice for every scenario. Consider these do's and don'ts when you are trying to determine whether you should send floral arrangements to a funeral: Don't Assume That It's Ever Too Late to Send or Bring Flowers

• Hosting A Memorial Service In Your Home: Four Things To Consider

  12 July 2017

  If your loved one has chosen cremation rather than a casket viewing, you may want to consider hosting the memorial service in your home. This provides a more cozy and familiar feel than a funeral home, and it can be a bit less intimidating to younger members of the family. Hosting the memorial service will take a bit of planning on your part. Here are some things to consider as you prepare for the memorial service.

• How To Plan A Funeral For Your Baby

  24 June 2017

  It is the hardest thing for a parent to lose a child. The pain is even deeper when your baby does not live long after birth. There is always this feeling of unknown. Your hopes and dreams for your baby have died as well. Regardless, you must learn to live with what has happened and go through the grieving process. Read on to find out how to plan a funeral for your baby.