Losing a loved one is one of the most painful human experiences that one can endure, and it's important for those who are grieving to find comfort throughout the entire grieving process. Sometimes, after cremation services, family members and friends may gather to further celebrate the life of the deceased. They may want to watch a movie to get their minds off their grief, but choosing a film that helps them address these difficult feelings may ultimately be the best movie choice.
23 May 2016
If you're planning your final wishes, there are a number of items that need to be addressed. You must spell out how you would like your assets to be divided and determine who will be the executor of your estate. However, one of the most important questions that you'll need to answer concerns how you want your remains to be handled. If you're leaning toward a traditional burial, you may want to take a closer look at cremation.
10 May 2016
When creating your own funeral pre-plan, you'll want to specify the type of casket you wish to hold your remains. It is a choice based on an individual's tastes and a decision that should not be left to your family to make after you've passed away. You have a variety of styles and materials from which to choose the ideal casket for your final resting place. Here is what you need to know about where to buy a casket and the types available to you.
25 April 2016
When a loved one passes away, it's typical for those they left behind to have to quickly make some decisions about their funeral. Instead of being able to grieve with friends and family, they need to pick out flowers, caskets, and various details to ensure that it is everything the deceased would have wanted. Don't make your friends and family go through that if they don't have to. Be sure to plan these 3 things about your funeral.
8 April 2016
Paying for a funeral can have a huge impact on your finances. However, you do not always have to break the bank to plan a decent funeral. There are several money-saving tips you can use to plan a decent funeral that shows respect to the deceased and reflects their unique personality while allowing you to stay within the confines of a reasonable budget. Read on for creative ways to honor your loved one while saving on funeral expenses.
16 February 2016
If your loved one served in a branch of the military, he or she could be eligible for military funeral honors. Many aspects of the service will be handled by the Department of Defense if the deceased is eligible. To help ensure that your loved one receives the honors he or she deserves, here is what you need to know. Who Is Eligible? Serving in a branch of the military does not automatically make someone eligible for military honors.
29 January 2016
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