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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If you are like a lot of people, the idea of planning your own funeral is an idea that makes you a little apprehensive, which is a perfectly normal way to feel. Talking about the end of your life can bring about a lot of emotions that you may not be ready to take on just yet. Part of what makes the end of life so uncomfortable to think about is the fact it is the one thing in life that you cannot control.
10 June 2015
Talking about funerals and death can be difficult topics to approach. Many people have fears about death, so they never take the time to plan out their own funeral wishes. There are many benefits to planning funeral affairs in advance. Take a look at the following information to better understand the advantages. Make Sure Wishes Are Fulfilled If you have your own idea as to how you want your funeral to go, it's essential that you outline a plan.
20 May 2015
Being thrust into the role of funeral planner can be a challenge. The passing of a loved one is an upsetting and often overwhelming event, and it can be tough to make decisions when you're in a distressed state. It's even more difficult if you have little to no experience making end of life preparations. If your deceased loved one requested cremation, here are a few tips to help you plan the arrangements:
15 April 2015