When a loved one passes without leaving directions for their final arrangements, it is up to their remaining family members to make some difficult decisions. Religion and family customs can sometimes help direct the process, but ultimately a spouse, sibling, parent, child, or other relative or loved one will have to choose the type of service and whether to inter or cremate the remains. If you or someone you love is faced with making these difficult decisions and are unsure of which to choose, here are some compassionate reasons to consider cremation that may help you decide.…
After you experience a tragedy, you’re left with feelings of grief and loss that can be difficult to deal with on your own. Many people lean on friends and family when they’re dealing with grief, but some people find that those supportive persons just aren’t enough, or they simply don’t have supportive friends or family to turn to. A grief counselor can help you process your emotions and understand them better, which can help you eventually work your way through the grief.…
Many families plan to have a meal after a funeral service to honor the life of a departed loved one. There are many options that you can explore, from hiring a catering service to bring food to the funeral home to booking a private room in a nearby restaurant that can accommodate a large group. Another choice that you may wish to consider is to have a potluck meal and invite people to contribute some type of food item so that everyone leaves the funeral home feeling well fed.…
When someone you care about passes away unexpectedly there’s a lot to think about. Not only do you have to plan a funeral or memorial service within a matter of days, get the word out to everyone who is invited, and try to assemble some dishes for the repast, but you also must decide which kind of funeral marker to put on their grave. If you’ve never had to do this before it can be quite daunting.…
When you’re preparing the details of a burial service that will follow the funeral service at a local funeral home, there are many details to take into consideration. One thing to think about is what things you’ll rent for the burial. A canopy that will stand over the gravesite is a good option. Often, funeral homes have such items available for their clients, but you might also wish to rent one from a rental agency that provides tents, canopies, and similar products.…
It can be hard to dive right into planning a funeral, especially if you have never done this before or if you are struggling with a lot of grieving. However, the need for you to plan a funeral still remains, and you can make it a little easier on yourself by carefully following a few, or all, of the following suggestions.
Do Not Buy The First Casket You Come Across…
One of the goals that you have while planning your own funeral is to make the service as special as possible to those in attendance. While a lot of the focus at the service will understandably be on your immediate family member, it’s always important to remember that others in attendance will also be in deep grief. One way to support them, even though you won’t be present, is to leave cards for several key individuals.…
When a loved one dies, you will need to make arrangements for their funeral ceremony. Unfortunately, the task of arranging and organizing a funeral can be fairly stressful and much more complicated than is often anticipated. These issues can be further complicated by the fact that there is also a lot of misinformation that circulates about the funeral process.
Myth: Cremation Still Requires The Purchase Of A Casket
Cremation is rapidly emerging as a popular option for disposing of a person’s remains.…
