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Three Steps To Writing An Effective Sympathy Note

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Visiting a funeral home to attend a service provides you with an opportunity to give support to the grieving family, both verbally and simply through your presence. Using the written word is a third effective way to lend a shoulder, and while there's nothing wrong with sending a sympathy note to the family's home up to a week after you learn of the death, you can also visit the funeral home, like Brinsfield-Echols Funeral Home, with a thoughtfully worded card.

13 May 2015

Everything You Need To Know About Cremation

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Whenever a loved one passes, you have to make tough decisions. This can be hard to do while you're grieving, so it is better to have a plan in place before yourself or a close family member passes. If you or a loved one has been considering the possibility of cremation, here are a few key things you should know. 1. The Process Cremation is the process of burning human or animal remains at a very high temperature, which reduces them to an ash-like powder.

13 May 2015

Dispelling Common Mausoleum Myths

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Burying the dead is one of the most unpleasant tasks that comes with life, but it is essential for saying goodbye and showing respect to your deceased loved ones. Unfortunately, it is easy for individuals to feel overwhelmed by this process because there are many different options available, and individuals may not fully understand the benefits or limitations of these options. In particular, mausoleums are among the more misunderstood burial options, but learning the truth behind the following two misconceptions about mausoleums should help you to make a more informed decision.

13 May 2015

Ashes To Airplanes | What You Should Know About Carring Ashen Remains When You Travel

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One of the biggest reasons a person may choose to be cremated at a place like Marine Park Funeral Home Inc is the cost, but a close second is usually something related to the fact that the ashen remains can be taken and spread in more desirable resting places than just the average cemetery. If you are left with the task of carrying your loved ones ashes to their desired resting place, this could easily involve taking their ashes with you on a plane.

13 May 2015