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Funeral Planning Fundamentals: What To Expect

I had never given much thought to the funeral planning process until my grandmother passed away when I was a young adult. Watching my parents navigate the planning and selection process with the funeral home intrigued me, because I had no idea that there were so many options. I spent some time researching the local funeral homes and the services that they offer to better understand it. I decided to create this site in the hopes of helping others who may have never been through planning for a funeral. The more you know beforehand, the easier it will be amidst your grief.

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Three Reasons Why You Should Always Plan Funerals In Advance

Posted on 30 December 2017

Life is uncertain; eat dessert first. You have probably heard that saying before. However, it applies to more than just eating dessert. In fact, the saying comes from a historical tale about a king who always made a point of eating dessert first, as those who were trying to poison him would always stick the poison in the main meal, and then the king would never get to eat dessert, which he considered the best part of any meal. [Read More]

3 Reasons To Consider Cremation

Posted on 27 December 2017

If you are trying to determine whether or not you would like to be buried or cremated when you pass away, there are a lot of benefits to both. This is often a very touchy subject for people and it is something that is very important to consider. Loved ones will appreciate knowing what you would like done with your remains, so it is important to let them know your decision. [Read More]

Steps To Take When Raking Cremated Remains Into A Garden

Posted on 27 December 2017

While many people think of scattering their deceased loved one's cremated remains into a picturesque public area, you might alternatively wish to keep things closer to home. One idea is to put the cremated remains into your garden. This may especially be a nice idea if your deceased family member was an avid gardening enthusiast. You can simply scatter the remains over the garden, but another approach that some people take is to rake the remains into the dirt. [Read More]

2 Tips For Making Your Funeral Service Easier For Your Loved Ones

Posted on 23 December 2017

You never know when you are going to die, so it is important that you things in place when you die. This makes things much easier on your loved ones and will likely be very appreciated. Here are two tips for making your funeral service easier on your loved ones. Purchase Your Burial Lot And Casket If you have an idea of where you would like to be buried, then you should go ahead and purchase your burial lot. [Read More]