Planning and paying for a funeral service can be a terribly stressful experience for those that have never gone through this process. In addition to the waves of emotion that you will be handling, there are numerous factors that must be considered and decisions to be made. In all of this chaos, it should not be surprising that some people make mistakes that can cause them to pay far more for the funeral service than they can afford.
20 August 2015
You may have been to a funeral or two, and you may have a pretty good understanding of what takes place behind the curtains and closed doors. However, if you are like most people, there are a few things that pique your curiosity about the whole funeral preparation process. You may never ask out loud, but that does not mean you do not want to know. Here are a few of the most common curiosities concerning funeral home practices.
15 July 2015
It may not be necessary to plan and pay for your funeral in advance, but it is definitely a good idea. If you are like a lot of people, you put off planning the funeral because you do not want to take on an extra expense. Planning and paying for your funeral in advance may be another bill, but it does not have to be as costly as you may think.
19 June 2015
Don't deny your deceased family member a nice funeral service because they were cremated. There are a number of special ways to honor them in a service that celebrates their life and brings some closure to the family. According to the National Funeral Directors Association, by 2017 almost 50 percent of the people needing funeral arrangements will choose cremation. With more people choosing cremation, there is a need to be creative with the funeral arrangements.
18 June 2015
Planning a funeral presents you with a multitude of choices to make, so it helps to be educated beforehand about some of the decisions that you will need to make. if you decide to be buried in a casket and be buried in a cemetery then you will need to decide on a final resting vessel that will house your body. There are many different types of caskets that can be selected, so here is a quick checklist that you can look over to select the casket that works best for you:
15 June 2015
If you are planning on attending a loved one's funeral, will you bring your child? There are some good reasons to bring them with you, while in other situations it isn't the best idea. Here are some tips for deciding if you should bring your child or not. How old is your child? Age is probably one of the most important factors when deciding if you should bring your child to a funeral.
20 May 2015
In an effort to take the burden off your family when it comes to planning your funeral and cremation, you can complete the process in advance. However, it is essential that you understand what all is involved in the cremation process, before committing to this option. The guide below provides information on the various cremation selections available: Cremated Remains Options There are quite a few different options to consider when determining what to do with cremated remains.
18 May 2015