The Power of Music in Funeral Arrangements
Music is one of the most powerful tools available to tap into memories and emotions. Music can transport us back in time and can be the soundtrack to connect us to feelings and passions. Music can make scary movies more frightening, funny movies more humorous, and provide the background for…...
What You Need to Know About Green Burials and Conservation Burials
The funeral industry has evolved significantly over recent decades. We have seen a growth in the popularity of celebrations of life; services have become more unique and customized, and overall, services are a bit less somber. Families are discovering how comforting and sincere these final services can be. Every step…...
Understanding VA Benefits with Veteran Burials
There can be a long list of “to-do’s” when planning a funeral for a family member. If the deceased served in the military, that list should include investigating and applying for veteran’s death and burial benefits. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a number of benefits for…...
Funeral Arrangements: Steps You Need To Take
Taking on the funeral arrangements for a family member or close friend is both an honor and a big responsibility. Let’s take you step by step through the process and what can be expected. You’ll learn some of the steps you will need to take and the decisions to be…...
Choosing Cremation Over Traditional Burial
One of the first decisions someone pre-planning their own final services or a family making arrangements for a loved one has to make is the big choice between cremation or a traditional burial. Each of these choices has its benefits and drawbacks. Each also has a fair share of misperceptions.…...
A Simple Guide to Personalizing a Funeral Service
When you think of the words that should describe a funeral service, you may choose words like heartfelt, sincere, touching, beautiful, and emotional. There is another word that helps describe some of the most remarkable final services. That word is “personalized.” Why is personalizing a funeral service so important? What…...
Understanding the Role of a Funeral Director
When a need arises, funeral directors become a source of comfort and guidance. Until then, however, many remain a bit of a mystery. What do they do, and what are their primary responsibilities? What don’t most people generally understand about funeral directors, and what should they know? What is the…...
Managing Funeral Costs: Financial & Budgeting Tips
We’ve all seen or heard the ads talking about the high costs of final expenses. It is true. Funerals can be expensive, especially if you are unprepared. Let’s discuss the common aspects of a funeral and how quickly they can add up. We’ll look at options for paying for final…...
Grieving After Suicide: What’s Next?
Losing someone close to suicide can shake you to your core. Although grieving the death of anyone close is challenging, when someone is lost to suicide, the grief can be massive and complex. Even in such difficult situations, there is hope. Here are some things to consider when thinking about…...
Executor of a Loved One’s Will? Here’s a Helpful Checklist
Being asked or appointed executor of a will or estate can, at first, seem overwhelming. The more you understand about the duties involved, however, the more straightforward the tasks involved can be. Here is an explanation and checklist to help make the process more understandable. The Role of the Executor…...
