Archive for March, 2010

How to Discuss Pre-Arrangements and Estate Planning

Saturday, March 20th, 2010

How to Discuss Pre-Arrangements and Estate Planning By definition, pre-arrangements are any funeral and burial arrangements made before the time of death, much like creating a will. They can range from a few simple requests (preferred music at the ceremony or the burial method) to more elaborate plans (including all the details and payments of the burial). Like estate planning, they , leaving little room for conflict and confrontation between the loved ones you leave behind.

People choose pre-arrangements for a variety of reasons. Some people prefer to make the decisions in advance as a way to ensure their needs and wishes are respected. Others wish to relieve their family of the burden of decision-making during a difficult time. Still others prefer the peace of mind of knowing that all the financial planning has been taken care of. No matter what the reason, however, one thing remains true for almost anyone: the topic of funeral arrangements can be one that is difficult to navigate.

How to Broach the Subject of Pre-Arrangement
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Why Send Sympathy Flowers?

Wednesday, March 10th, 2010

Why Send Sympathy Flowers?These days, sending flowers and funerals seem to go hand-in-hand. Gorgeous floral arrangements, sympathy funeral flowers, and ornate sprays transform the somber space of the funeral home to a more personalized commemoration of those we have loved and lost. Friends and family members often send flowers as a way to indicate that their thoughts are with the bereaved. Flowers have become so mainstream, in fact, that some specialty providers deal only in funereal flower arrangements.

The reasons for sending flowers either to a funeral home or directly to the family are good ones. Although you may wish to set yourself apart from the crowd by attempting something less mainstream, flowers continue to be one of the best ways to send your condolences without making a difficult situation harder to bear.

The Origins of Sympathy Funeral Flowers

Originally, the practice of sending flowers to attend the burial of the deceased was to eliminate odors associated with the practical disposal of a loved one’s remains. Flowers were also believed to emulate a garden setting, setting the tone with a visible representation of eternal springtime. As modern technology increased and allowed families more flexibility in their options, the desire to order funeral flowers persisted as an important part of the tradition.

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