pre-planning and pre-paying for funeral services

Posted on: 9 December 2016
As you age, it's wise to start considering arrangements for your own burial. Reasons to pre-plan include reducing stress for your family at the time of the funeral, reducing funeral costs, educating your family about what to expect, and more. Some families choose an at-home burial, which is a natural way to become one with the earth once more while employing a minimum of pomp and ceremony. This type of burial can actually have several unexpected benefits, though.
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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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