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Funeral Planning Fundamentals: What To Expect

I had never given much thought to the funeral planning process until my grandmother passed away when I was a young adult. Watching my parents navigate the planning and selection process with the funeral home intrigued me, because I had no idea that there were so many options. I spent some time researching the local funeral homes and the services that they offer to better understand it. I decided to create this site in the hopes of helping others who may have never been through planning for a funeral. The more you know beforehand, the easier it will be amidst your grief.

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Considerations For Holding A Funeral For A Fetus

Posted on 1 May 2018

Should you go through the difficult time of losing a child to a miscarriage, you may feel compelled to have a funeral to honor the child. Not all parents will take this approach, of course, but if it's something that will ease your mind and give you some degree of solace at this time, you should proceed. Contact a local funeral home to explain your situation, and you'll get a chance to sit down with a licensed funeral director who is highly professional and sympathetic to the situation in which you find yourself. [Read More]

Is Cremation Always The Best Option?

Posted on 3 April 2018

It is a very personal decision whether you want to be cremated or buried after you die. There are many voices out there who support cremation, and this method has gained more and more popularity. You must seriously think about your options before deciding what you want to do with your body after death. It is not only a matter of spirituality, but also a matter of what's best for the environment and those who are left behind. [Read More]

Tips For Planning A Funeral And Final Arrangements

Posted on 7 March 2018

If you are looking to lay your recently deceased loved one to rest, you will need to contact a funeral home that can help you. These funeral homes will help you go through the most important matters of this process so that you're making the decisions that count. With this in mind, keep reading and use the following strategies so that you are able to plan out your loved one's final arrangements. [Read More]

Choosing A Funeral Type

Posted on 9 February 2018

Funerals aren't usually something many people feel like thinking or talking about, but as death is a part of the circle of life, it is obviously a subject that every person has to give thought to eventually. Here is a brief overview of the two different types of common funerals. Traditional Funeral Service A traditional funeral service is usually associated with the deceased's religious and/or cultural beliefs. The ceremony is performed in accordance with those beliefs and traditions, usually by a member of the clergy. [Read More]