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Financing a Grave Marker

Financing a Grave Marker

January 23, 2023
Losing a loved one can be a challenging time emotionally and financially. As funeral costs continue to rise, it is useful to know the options for funding a gravestone, headstone, or grave marker. When shopping for funeral-related products, the Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule protects your right to be made...

Understanding Caskets

October 29, 2021
Choosing a casket:   Caskets can often be the most expensive part of a funeral. There are many different options to choose from. Most funeral homes will have a broad selection of offerings. Caskets can range from a couple of hundred dollars to tens of thousands of dollars, and many factors...

Deciding between Cremation and Burial  

October 22, 2021
When a loved one passes away, there are so many things to consider, accompanied by a flood of emotions. Sometimes, you may feel lost and not even know where to begin, particularly as it relates to knowing what to do with a loved one’s remains. Some of the information below...

A Monument in Words: Writing the Obituary

October 11, 2021
When a loved one dies, survivors often seek to commemorate that individual through an obituary. Obituaries are death notices that often continue a biographical account of an individual’s life. Many funeral homes will assist families in drafting a death notice and publishing the notice online and in newspapers. Funeral home...

Services Provided by a Funeral Home

October 11, 2021
Funeral homes provide services and support to families facing imminent (hospice) and at-need death situations. Funeral homes or mortuaries are on-call when a death occurs and most are available to support families 24/7, 365 days a year. They are responsible for:  removing and transferring the deceased from the place of...

Writing a Eulogy

October 11, 2021
Eulogies are a unique way to memorialize a loved one during a funeral, memorial, or graveside service. The eulogy offers a way to say farewell to the deceased and an opportunity to reminisce and share memories with other survivors. It is often the last impression that loved ones are left with as...

Common Triggers

November 14, 2018
Everyday occurrences can trigger an unexpected emotional reaction. We are not recommending or assuming any particular actions must be completed. This is only to help to identify what could trigger a response and is not an exhaustive list. Around the house or work Laundry — Are there items of the...

Photographs – Organizing and Printing

November 14, 2018
For help organizing and printing your photos, visit our friends at Shutterfly:  http://www.shutterfly.com

Funeral Program Samples

November 14, 2018
The funeral program (sometimes called a funeral brochure, pamphlet, or funeral order of service) is the printed document that is given out at the funeral or memorial service that outlines the key points in the funeral or memorial service and summarizes the life achievements of your deceased loved one. http://elegantmemorials.com/what-is-a-funeral-program...

Poem Samples

November 14, 2018
Using poetry funeral readings is a popular way to personalize a funeral or memorial service. In addition to reading peotry during the actual funeral or memorial service, many people include poetry in the printed funeral program. You can select a poem that was a favorite of the deceased or choose...

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