All About Cremation Urns: Types, Styles, Functions
If you’ve ever wondered what distinguishes cremation urns from other types of urns, you’re not alone. There are different kinds of urns; some are decorative and others serve specific purposes. If you want to learn more, keep reading. What Is An Urn? Another word for urn is container, and an urn is simply that: a...
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5 Things to Consider When Planning End of Life Care
Planning for end of life care can be wrought with emotion and questions. Everyone’s decision will be different, based on their unique situation. What Is End Of Life Care? End of life care is care given to someone who is near the end of life and has decided to stop treatment that could cure or...
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Why You Must Create a When-I-Die File
Creating a When I Die File, or what some call a death folder, can seem like a morbid idea. But hear us out on this: a When I Die File or death folder can be the most thoughtful, loving thing you do for your relatives and those you love. Read on to find out why....
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Benefits of Cremation Services
If your loved one left a living will or end of life instructions, thinking about the benefits of cremation vs. burial might not be necessary for you and your family as you grieve. Because your loved one indicated the type of service they want, you can simply focus on carrying out their wishes. But if...
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Famous Eulogies and What You Can Learn from Them
Famous eulogies are similar to eulogies for non-famous people: they are a spoken remembrance speech meant to pay tribute to a loved one. Eulogies, by their nature, are full of emotion and often tears. They are very often delivered by loving family members and friends in the relative privacy of a place of worship which...
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How to Find Grief Support Resources
The question of how to find a grief support group is one that many people ask themselves after the death of a loved one. If there’s one thing that’s true for everyone as they experience the loss of a loved one it’s that everyone experiences grief differently. But that doesn’t mean that we have to...
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3 Things You Need to Know About Cremation Services in Pennsylvania
Cremation services in Pennsylvania, regardless of the funeral home you decide to work with, must conform to the laws and regulations of the state. While those are set and cannot be altered by individuals or a funeral home, choosing cremation in Pennsylvania rather than burial can provide families with additional opportunities to honor and memorialize...
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5 Traditions for a Death Anniversary
5 Traditions for a Death Anniversary doesn’t end when the funeral service is over. It’s actually a process that evolves and changes over time. As we continue to move through the day to day of life after a loved one dies, we face a new set of firsts: the first Christmas after they’ve died, the...
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What is a Funeral Wake?
What is a Funeral Wake? When someone we love dies, we often find comfort in traditions or routines. A funeral wake is an example of a tradition that helps surviving family and friends move through the process of grief. But it can also be confusing to understand exactly what a funeral wake is, how a...
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What is a graveside service?
Funerals are different for everyone, as are all memorial and graveside services. However, graveside services are usually held outdoors at the site of the burial plot. Sometimes, the entire funeral ceremony is held as a graveside service. Other times, it is only part of the ceremony or excluded altogether. Whether you’re planning to attend a...
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