2015

Understanding The Various Cremation Options Available: Planning Your Funeral

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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

Helpful Tips For Affordable Funeral Expenses

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Dealing with arranging a funeral can be a stressful time, especially when you start to take into account all of the expense that comes with it. If you find that you are a little worried about the cost of paying funeral expenses that you need to plan, you will want to take a look at the following tips. Buy The Casket Elsewhere Too many people automatically assume that they have to purchase the casket from the funeral home that they are using.

18 May 2015

Choosing A Cemetery During Your Funeral Pre-Planning

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Finding the right cemetery is a big part of your funeral re-planning. It can take some time because cemeteries can be owned and managed by private businesses, municipalities, churches and other non-profit organizations. The funeral home you're working with will have a list of cemeteries to get you started. Here are some things to consider as you work through that list to find the cemetery that fits your needs. Different Owners Mean Various Rules

14 May 2015

Three Reasons Why You Would Want To Hire A Funeral Home When Family Passes Away

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It has become a completely accepted practice that when a loved one dies, the next of kin has to find and hire the services of a funeral home. Although it is rarely a question of why you would do this, overtly curious people may still beg the question. If you are someone who does not know why this practice has become ingrained in American society, here are three reasons for hiring a funeral home for your recently deceased relative.

14 May 2015

What To Wear To A Funeral Service

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Gone are the days that you're expected to wear black clothing when you attend a funeral service, but not having to wear black isn't an excuse to dress down for this solemn occasion. Figuring out the right outfit before you visit the funeral home ensures that you dress in a manner that's respectful to the family in mourning and that you don't feel out of place. The general rule to follow for funeral attire is to keep your outfit subdued and respectful.

14 May 2015

3 Tips For Planning Your Own Frugal Funeral

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If you are planning ahead and removing much of the stress relating to your funeral from your loved ones, it is obviously important to take care of all of the details. However, it is equally important to make sure that your final arrangements will not place a financial burden on those you leave behind. Consider Pre-Financing Pre-financing is a newer option for funeral planning. It permits you to make regular payments towards the total cost of your funeral, viewing and related expenses, at today's prices.

14 May 2015

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