Cremation And Funeral Costs: How to Make Affordable Decisions For You and Your Loved Ones
If you’re planning a funeral, you might be wondering about the difference between cremation and funeral costs. First, it is important to note that cremations and burials both work to decompose the body; the cremation process uses heat to reduce the body to its basic elements while an in-ground burial allows the body to decompose...
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7 Helpful Tips for Following Funeral Gifting Etiquette
The phrase funeral gifting etiquette might sound intimidating, but giving gifts after the death of a loved one isn’t as complex as it might appear to be. When someone we know experiences a death, there’s no perfect way to ease or erase their pain, but we can offer our support in a myriad of ways,...
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What to Wear to a Wake, Viewing, or Funeral Service
Funerals have historically been fairly formal events. However, like many things in Western culture, it’s not always about having the right attire, but rather showing up and showing support. That being said, there are times to dress up and times to be a bit more casual when it comes to funerals. If you’re rushing to...
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25 Moving Poems To Read at a Funeral
Most funerals include a time during the service for family and friends to speak, perform readings, play music, or sing songs to celebrate and honor a deceased loved one. If you plan on speaking, you might choose this time to share a poem. Poems are great to read at funerals because they’re usually shorter but...
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The Complete Guide to Sending Funeral Flower Arrangements
Funeral flower arrangements are a beautiful way to celebrate life and to show sympathy for friends and family who are grieving a loss. Some funerals are full of flower arrangements, while others keep things simple with a funeral spray of flowers on the casket. Choosing flowers for a funeral requires special consideration for the message...
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What To Include in Your Funeral Planning Checklist
Planning a funeral can be stressful, especially if you’re planning a funeral for the first time, and it’s easy (and understandable) to forget important items or tasks in the midst of grieving. If this is your first time planning a funeral, you might have questions about the process, such as, “How long do I have...
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Jean Marie Moulton
Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, Obituary 610-876-5237, fax 610-876-7395 Jean M. Moulton, 74, passed away September 1, 2016 after a 14 year courageous battle with ovarian cancer. She was born and raised in Upland, Pa, and lived the last 30 years in Wilmington, De. She was a graduate of Eddystone High School, class of 1960. Jean was...
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Hedwig “Honey” Grab
Bateman-Allen Funeral Home, Obituary 610-876-5237, fax 610-876-7395 Hedwig M. “Honey” Grab (nee Skulski), 82, passed away peacefully at her home July 8, 2014. Born in Chester, Pa, she was a long time resident of Wallingford, Pa, before moving to Brookhaven 5 years ago. She attended Chester High School and was an Audio Visual Assistant at...
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