pre-planning and pre-paying for funeral services

Posted on: 6 January 2016
When you reach a point at which you plan to have your child accompany you to a funeral service, it's important to take this experience seriously. The somber nature of a funeral service can seem a little unnerving for children—and understandably so, as many adults find the experience somewhat uncomfortable, too. You can make the transition to attending the service easier by talking about death with your child in advance of the event.
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Posted on: 17 December 2015
Planning a funeral can be an emotionally exhausting experience. Having to focus on small details of a funeral service while you are coming to terms with your loss is not easy. Your funeral home director can help you tackle all the small details of the funeral service so you can focus on taking care of yourself and your family. Here are just a few things you can request of a funeral home.
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Posted on: 22 October 2015
If your loved one enjoyed a green lifestyle you may be looking for a green casket. Green caskets aren't as plain as you may be expecting. Ingenuity has allowed these caskets to be made with many different materials and be made in many different shapes. By knowing what types of green caskets are available to you, you'll be able to properly honor your loved one. Wooden Caskets Wooden caskets are made from unfinished wood, most commonly from pine.
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Posted on: 21 October 2015
Death is an unfortunate part of life that leaves friends and family left behind devastated. Fortunately, proper pre-planning reduces the amount of stress your loved ones feel after your departure. In addition, a preneed and pre-paying decreases financial strain that you loved ones may need to deal with after your death. Since the average cost of a traditional burial and funeral ranges from $7,000 to $10,000, including plans in your preneed for an affordable cremation is smart for you and your loved ones.
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