Funeral Gifts Instead of Flowers
One of the questions you might have when trying to comfort someone who has lost a loved one is what funeral gifts instead of flowers can I send or give that will help them feel better? The impulse to send flowers is a good one, and it’s one we all share. Origins of the practice...
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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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5 Simple Steps to a Meaningful Funeral Slideshow
Funeral slideshows, or remembrance videos, offer funeral attendees a trip down memory lane. They are also a chance to get creative and personal during the ceremony by including videos, photos, music, and even speeches. With so many choices to make, the task of making a funeral slideshow can be overwhelming. To help you through the...
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What is a pre-paid funeral plan? The 4 Essential Steps
Discussing your own funeral can be an uncomfortable process for some, but taking the initiative for a pre-paid funeral plan can make things easier for your loved ones in the future. A pre-paid funeral plan lays out specific instructions for funeral arrangements and often pays for the cost of the funeral ahead of time. You...
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5 Ways Technology Is Improving The Traditional Funeral Service
Funeral service technology has come a long way. From online obituaries and memorial slideshows to live streams, the merging of the technology and funeral industries is helping people grieve in a new and different way. Technological advancements have also made funeral planning not only more accessible but also more flexible, giving people a variety of...
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Who Will You Be Working With at Your Loved One’s Funeral?
Whether you’re pre-planning your loved one’s funeral service or just recently lost a loved one and are now making arrangements, you’re probably realizing that there is a whole list of decisions you need to make and details you need to organize. Planning a funeral can feel overwhelming and even stressful when you’re in the midst...
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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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