The loss of a loved one is difficult under any circumstances. When someone dies unexpectedly, his or her loved ones are faced with grief and making plans for which he or she weren't prepared. Should you be faced with the passing of someone for whom you must make funeral arrangements, it would be helpful to know what's ahead. One of the very first things you will do is visit the funeral home you have chosen.
17 June 2015
While no one wants to think about their own death, planning your funeral ahead of time is one of the best ways to safeguard your family from unexpected expenses in the event of your demise. A funeral is rather costly and the average price has steadily been on the rise from around $700 dollars in 1960 all the way to $7,045 in 2012. Luckily, by planning ahead your family won't have another burden on top of the grief they will have to face when you're gone.
12 June 2015
When your loved one is cremated, you may wonder what the best way to honor them is, especially if they didn't leave any instructions behind on what they would like you to do with their ashes. While it may be vexing at first, there are some great ways that you can give your loved one's remains the honor they deserve. Here are four great options on how to best memorialize your loved one.
11 June 2015
Planning a funeral service in advance will allow you to rest easy knowing that you funeral will be carried out exactly as you envision it. Here are some important tips that you need to consider when planning your funeral service. Sit Down with a Funeral Director There are a lot of elements that come together to create a funeral and a funeral director has the experience to handle all types of services.
19 May 2015
If a close loved one leaves this world without life insurance or advance funeral planning, there is a pretty good chance that you will be left covering the bill for the funeral and burial. With the average funeral costing more than $7,000, it can be disheartening to be facing a new bill along with life without your family member. Suddenly becoming responsible for paying funeral expenses will no doubt leave you with questions and concerns.
16 April 2015
If you've begun the process of pre-planning your funeral services, you may have already put some thought into how you'd like to be laid to rest. With the rising costs of burial plots -- as well as environmental concerns about embalming and burial -- you may be leaning toward cremation as an inexpensive, environmentally-friendly option. However, a number of religions completely forbid cremation as an acceptable method of body disposition, while other religions strongly discourage this practice.
9 April 2015
When a loved one passes away, the task of putting him or her to rest only adds to the overwhelming feelings of grief and stress. Depending on any last wishes, you may feel as though the options are limited. However, if burial is not financially feasible or desired, there is another solution: direct cremation. What is Direct Cremation? In brief, the body is taken immediately to be cremated soon after death.
7 April 2015