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Tips on Organizing Your Village

Tips on Organizing Your Village

November 14, 2018
Even if you decide not to use our free services, we would still like to help. Following is a list of some things to consider as you face the first few days after your loss: It is important for the family to say “yes” to offers of help. It can...

Sample Emails to Social Circles

November 14, 2018
General Announcement Subject: Sad News It is with a very heavy heart that I am sharing that NAME’s (father/mother/husband/wife/son/daughter) unexpectedly passed away on DATE.  The family is devastated and needs our support more than ever.  No arrangements have been made as of yet.  News will be shared with you as it...

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...

Finding Affordable Casket Options Online

November 14, 2018
Caskets can be a large, and sometimes unforeseen, expense when planning a funeral. While many factors influence the price of a casket, there are a large number of nationwide providers that supply low-cost options online. When ordering online it is important to remember shipping fees, taxes, and delays will add...

Helpful Contact Information

November 14, 2018
Clean Up Services Aftermath Services: 877-694-5139 (24/7) or www.aftermath.com Crime Scene Steri Clean:  888-577-7206 (24/7) or www.crimecleaners.com Consumer Reporting Agencies Equifax: 800.685.1111 or equifax.com Experian: 888.397.3742 or experian.com TransUnion: 888.909.8872 or transunion.com  Financial Institutions Brokerage firms and banks will need to be notified, and any existing orders may need to be suspended....

Funeral Cost Resources

November 14, 2018
Tips Make sure that life insurance policies intended to cover funeral expenses have not lapsed. If you have made prepayment arrangements, make sure that someone you trust knows the arrangements you have made as well as the name of the funeral home. This will avoid them selecting a different funeral...

Funeral Meeting Preparation

November 14, 2018
The initial meeting with your chosen funeral home will take approximately 2.5 hours if the funeral home and cemetery are in close proximity; and longer if they are not in the same location. The following are items that should be discussed with the family prior to the meeting.  Contents  ...

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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