Featured FAQ: Why Do People Pre-plan Funerals?
The number one reason people plan in advance for a funeral is peace of mind. Those who preplan achieve this knowing that they will not be a burden to their families; that their arrangements take into
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: Why do we have pallbearers?
A long-standing tradition, pallbearers are ceremonial escorts in charge of carrying the casket from the funeral service to the burial. It is an honor to be chosen as a pallbearer and a way of paying
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: What do I Need to Know About Traveling with Cremated Remains?
The loss of a loved one is an emotional time and traveling with the cremated remains – whether to scatter the remains or to bring a loved one back home – can add further stress during a taxing period
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: Does Social Security Provide Death Benefits?
The death of a loved one can put a strain on family finances. Social Security provides two types of death benefits for eligible surviving family members, including a lump sum payment and monthly bene
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: How Do I Start the Conversation About Advance Funeral Planning with My Elderly Relatives?
Discussing end-of-life plans with your elderly parents or relatives can be difficult, especially if you don’t even know how to broach the subject. But helping your elderly relatives pre-plan their fu
Read MoreFAQ: What are the Traditions and Etiquette of a Funeral Procession?
A funeral procession is used to accompany the body or the cremated remains of a deceased person from the funeral service to the cemetery. A funeral procession allows for the family and friends to com
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: How Do I Write an Obituary?
The obituary page of a newspaper is one of the most well-read sections of the paper because the obituaries feature people that the readers knew and loved or were important to the community. An obitua
Read MoreVisitations Are Not What They Used to Be: The Healing Impact of Attending Calling Hours
Traditionally, a visitation was directed by religious rituals which involved two days of calling hours prior to the funeral service with an open casket to view the deceased. Today’s visitations are m
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: How Do I Choose Readings for a Funeral?
Readings at a funeral are meant to bring comfort to the mourners and help loved ones cope with the reality of death, while celebrating the life of the deceased and capturing his or her unique persona
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: What Do I Need to Know About Body Donation or Anatomical Gifts?
An anatomical gift, which is sometimes referred to colloquially as a body donation, is a generous contribution that can save lives and train the next generation of medical professionals. One’s gift m
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