The funeral planning for a typical burial will cause enough stress to the family left behind. If you add to that the wishes of your loved one to be laid to rest in their hometown, which can be in another state or in another country altogether, the burden of the paperwork and expense can be too much. Read more
The idea of funeral planning in advance is a dreaded topic to discuss among family members. In the event of a foreseeable and impending death due to illness or old age, however, there may not be much choice. If you wait for the death to occur, the bouts of grief you go through will not give you that ideal mindset to make numerous decisions in a rush. Read more
Funeral songs are often viewed as an integral part of any funeral since it can lift the spirit of those who are grieving and provide a soothing background to an otherwise somber setting. Read more
Many families tasked with funeral planning are not keen on receiving flower arrangements for their loved one or the latter had given them specific instructions to that effect. This is a common practice since some are in the belief that once the funeral is over, the wilted flowers would be of little use to the family. Read more
Doing your funeral planning in advance offers you plenty of advantages. You can go through life with that peace of mind knowing that you will not be a burden to your family when you pass. If you are particular about how your funeral should be handled, then the advance planning can ensure that your wishes will be carried out. However, many people are still hesitating about the practice for a couple of reasons: Read more
Funeral homes in some towns often receive a bad rap for preying on grieving families. The circumstances are often similar with small communities not having that much choice but to avail of their lone funeral home’s services. Read more
Many funeral homes set aside a few hours on certain days to allow the family of the deceased to receive whomever would wish to condole with them.
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When you are distracted over your grief but would still desire to honor your loved one with the best funeral services out there, it is easy to dump your money into a few sinkholes in this industry. Read more
On top of all the hassles you go through in funeral planning for your loved one, you have to prepare for a eulogy. Since your grief is making you upset and unable to focus, you may want to set up a contingency plan just in case you will get a into a fit of hiccups during your delivery or any other possible disasters. Read more
When you are spear-heading the funeral planning for your loved one, it is easy to overlook the subject of cemetery plots. The flurry of activities can easily sidetrack you, especially if you have a number of relatives flying in to pay their last respects. Understanding the ins and outs of cemetery plots can help put your mind at ease. Read more
