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Unusual Options For Memorializing The Deceased After Cremation

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Cremation remains are typically disposed of either through being scattered in a location that's was of particular importance to the deceased or through being kept in an urn. However, these aren't the only options. If you're interested in some ideas on more unique ways to handle cremation remains, consider the following six ideas: Launching remains into space Send your loved one straight to the heavens with the help of a service that can launch cremation ashes into space.

12 January 2016

Five Flowers That Are Perfect For Funerals Based On Their Meanings

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Did you know that different flowers have different meanings? If you are choosing flowers for the funeral of a loved one, it is important to keep those meanings in mind. Here's a look at five types of flowers with meanings that make them a good choice for funerals. Carnations Carnations have various meanings, depending on their colors. Today's carnations come in various artificial colors, and the ones that are best suited to funerals are white, light red, and dark red.

9 January 2016

Preplanning Your Funeral: Choosing The Right Marker Or Memorial For You

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In the past, the planning of funerals and memorials was largely the responsibilities of the loved ones who were left behind after a person passed away. This way of dealing with funeral planning can place a large burden on grieving family members, causing more stress and even unnecessary strife between family members. Rather than leave that legacy, you may want to consider preplanning your funeral and final resting place. One of the most important decisions that you will need to make is choosing the right marker or memorial for yourself.

7 January 2016

How To Save Money With A Cremation Funeral Service

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Whether you have selected a cremation funeral because it is a family tradition or it was the final request of the dearly departed, you might be interested in making sure that you are able to save a little bit of money. To help you do this, you might want to take a few moments to review the following tips. Rent A Casket For The Viewing Instead of purchasing a casket for the viewing of your loved one, you might want to consider renting one.

30 December 2015

Should You Host An Invitation Only Funeral?

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Funerals are a very personal thing and many people have very express wishes about how they want their funeral to go. Some are so particular that they even know who they want to be at the funeral and who they would rather stayed home. One way to deal with this is to hold a funeral to which mourners must receive an invitation. Why Are Invitations Something to Consider? In the case of someone with a lot of friends and family members, holding a funeral by invitation only may be purely a practical decision.

25 September 2015

3 Facts And Statistics About Funerals And Cremation Every Pre-Planner Should Know

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Knowing that eventually there will be an end to your life may be a hard fact to face, but planning your funeral in advance will definitely make things a lot easier on your loved ones. In a lot of cases, the discomfort with making funeral arrangements in advance comes from the general tendency for people to keep quiet about the entire process and avoid it in discussion at all. To help you feel a little better about preparing your own funeral plans, it is a good idea to take a look at few unusual facts and statistics regarding funeral homes and cremation.

27 August 2015

Three Simple Ways To Cut Funeral Costs For A Family Member

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When a close family member passes away, you can face a challenging time as you balance your grief with preparing funeral arrangements. If your deceased family member didn't pay for his or her funeral in advance, it might fall upon you to handle the bill; the average funeral cost is about $6,600, as of 2013 data. If you're not in the financial position to be able to afford this expense, there are a number of subtle changes you can make when you're talking to a funeral home representative that can translate into significant cost savings for you.

19 August 2015

3 Unique Ways To Honor A Loved One At A Funeral

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Death isn't something that most people like to think about, but it is one of life's unavoidable topics. Sadly, if a death is imminent, no matter how much you probably don't want to cope with it, planning a funeral is something you may have to do in the very near future. You want to memorialize your loved one in a way that is as unique as he or she is. A textbook funeral simply won't honor your loved one the way he  or she would have wanted.

5 August 2015

Buying The Perfect Headstone

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Picking out the right headstone can be difficult. It's hard to find a monument that will immortalize the life of one who is no longer with us. To help you out, here's a list of things to consider when picking out the perfect headstone: Cost Your first concern might be the cost of the headstone. Funerals are incredibly expensive, so you might have a tight budget for the headstone. In that case, you might be shocked to find that gravestones can run around several thousand dollars, and that's on the low end.

29 June 2015

Facing 5 Frequent Myths With Facts About Cremation

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If you are considering cremation, as a personal option or during arrangements for a loved one, there is a good chance that people around you will offer their opinions and ideas to try to help. Even though their advice may be well-meaning, it is important you know the facts. Here are five frequent myths about cremation that you may be offered from friends and family members and the facts that you really need to know.

17 June 2015