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The Process and Significance of Cremation Services: A Comprehensive Study

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The cremation process, along with its significance, is a topic that is often overlooked in casual discussions. However, it is a subject of deep importance and is steeped in cultural, religious, and personal sentiments. Here is an overview of the process and significance of cremation services. Cremation is a method wherein a deceased person's remains are reduced to ashes through the application of intense heat. It is a practice that has been followed by various cultures and religions across the world for thousands of years.

13 September 2023

Services Offered By A Funeral Home: Guiding You Through Difficult Times

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Navigating the loss of a loved one is challenging, and funeral homes are there to provide crucial services that ease the process. Here's an in-depth look at the various services typically offered by a funeral home. Pre-Planning Services Many funeral homes provide pre-planning services, allowing individuals to plan their funeral or memorial service in advance. This often includes decisions about burial or cremation, the type of service, and any specific wishes for the ceremony.

7 June 2023

Can You Hold Two Funerals? Should You?

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The funeral is a chance for loved ones to say a final goodbye and mourn their loss. But is it ever appropriate to have more than one funeral? The answer is yes.  Each situation is unique, but there are some common reasons to hold multiple services. There are also good alternatives to consider. Here's what your family should know.  Why Hold Two Funerals?  Families are more spread out than they often were in past generations.

13 February 2023

5 Advantages Of Flat Grave Markers

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You will have many choices when purchasing a marker for a loved one's grave. Graves markers are designed in various heights and materials and with different embellishments. While larger stones can be impressive, there are many advantages to choosing flat grave markers. Here are a few.  1. Durability Granite is an excellent choice for flat grave markers. Unlike other materials that lose their luster over time, granite will not. Granite does not stain and resists discoloration.

25 October 2022

Why You Need Permits To Scatter Most Cremains

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Scattering a loved one's ashes is a common way of completing a "burial" process when the deceased planned for cremation instead of actual burial in a coffin. While it's legal to scatter ashes, you'll find that in many cases, you need some sort of permit. Burying the ashes in an urn on property you own and scattering ashes far out at sea (several miles offshore) are two times when you usually don't need a permit.

8 August 2022

Exploring The Benefits of Streaming Your Loved One's Funeral Memorial Service

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Restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic resulted in many funeral homes offering live streaming for funeral memorial services since individuals were not able to gather in large groups in order to attend these services in person. While the use of these streaming services can still be a valuable solution to Covid-related problems, there are also many other benefits that come along with choosing to live stream your loved one's funeral memorial.

1 June 2022

Planning A Funeral? Answers To Your Financial Questions

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Funerals are emotional times for surviving family and friends. And because talking about money in even normal situations can feel taboo in American culture, many people are even more hesitant to discuss money when planning for the memorial of a loved one. To help you get the answers you need, here are a few common finance-related funeral questions you may have already asked.  Who Pays for a Funeral? Technically, the deceased person's body is part of their estate, so their sendoff is the purview of the estate as well.

1 March 2022

Managing Grief With Help From Your Funeral Home

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If your family has recently lost a loved one and one or more family members are struggling with grief, your funeral home may have a solution. Most funeral homes offer some form of grief management to help people get past the pain and back into their daily lives. The approach that each funeral home takes may be different. Talk with the director or staff to find out the types of support they offer and which of the following techniques are employed to help you and your family deal with the grief of your loss.

7 August 2016

3 Reasons You Don't Need To Fear Going To A Funeral (And One You Do)

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Death is an inevitable part of life that most people eventually learn to accept or make their peace with in some way. It's not always easy to face the death of others, though, and going to a funeral can seem scary if you have never been to such a service before. Here are three reasons that you shouldn't fear going to a funeral (and one you should). 1. Don't Worry! It's Really a Celebration of Life

27 July 2016

How To Talk To A Child About Death Before A Funeral

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Funerals are difficult for people of all ages and stages of life, but they can be even more difficult for kids. Children may get scared and confused, especially if they were close to the person who has passed away. Be sure to thoroughly prepare your kids for the experience of going to their first funeral by following these steps. Express Your Own Feelings One of the ways that children understand that it's okay to show their emotions is seeing how openly and healthily you are able to express your own emotions.

14 July 2016