pre-planning and pre-paying for funeral services

Posted on: 24 August 2016
When a loved one chooses cremation and wants to have a burial at sea, there are many different options available to make this special request a reality. Here are a few things to consider as you plan your loved one's memorial or funeral service to create a wonderful way to pay your final respects and honor his or her memory. Have Two Funeral Services If you will be taking your loved one's cremains out to sea as part the funeral, consider hosting two separate services.
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Posted on: 16 August 2016
Because funerals usually take place within a few days of the death, the person whose job it is to plan the funeral is often dealing with deep grief at the same time, and the assistance of a religious leader and community can relieve a lot of the pressure. Religious funeral services also often follow a specific template, so they can be easier to plan. However, if you're planning a funeral for a person who was not religious and did not want a religious funeral service or officiant, you may not have the same resources during this difficult time.
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Posted on: 3 August 2016
Decisions must be made involving which marker is best for your deceased loved one. One of the first choices is the cemetery and its regulations for the markers allowed on its property. Remaining within your budget is also a consideration, but these guidelines should make the task simpler. What Information Do You Want On The Marker? It is a reflection of personal choice for the information included on the headstone or grave marker.
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Posted on: 1 August 2016
Taking care of a loved one with late-stage dementia can be difficult, especially when you have to make decisions that not only affect their life, but your family's as well. Late-stage dementia is often the final stage for the disease. In most cases, people with late-stage dementia have very little time left to spend with their loved ones. As a caregiver and family member, you must make many decisions about your elderly loved one's medical care and funeral arrangements.
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