Archive for July, 2010

Should You Take Kids to Funerals?

Wednesday, July 28th, 2010

Funerals, even under the best of circumstances, are a frightening experience. Should You Take Kids to Funerals? When you add in the formal and often austere backdrop of a funeral home and cemetery, the result can be one that is not welcoming to kids.

However, just like adults, children must go through their own process of grief and understanding when it comes to death. And for many children, this means being able to say goodbye and share in the experience of a group of friends and family coming together to celebrate life and honor death. Whether the funeral is in the planning stages or if you’re trying to decide what is appropriate for your family, the following checklist should help you determine if bringing your kids to a funeral is the right choice.

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Coping with Loss

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Coping with LossThe one part of funeral planning that almost no one can prepare for is the act of grieving over the loss of a loved one. There is no way to know for sure how death will affect you until it happens, and the way you process your emotions is unique to you and your relationship with the deceased.

Just like planning a funeral, there is no right or wrong way to grieve. Whether you turn to religion, to familiar comforts, or take your time in coming to terms with your loss, there are resources you can turn to in order to make the process easier.
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Cost Cutting Funeral Tips

Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

Cost Cutting Funeral TipsThere’s no way around it – funeral planning can be expensive. No one wants to cut corners on the burial arrangements for their loved ones, and it can be hard to think through the cost of a funeral and stay frugal during the grief process. It is important to know, however, that  with respect and proper funeral etiquette.

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Looking Ahead: Funeral Pre-Planning

Monday, July 19th, 2010

Looking Ahead: Funeral Pre-PlanningIt may be a necessary fact of life, but pre-planning a funeral isn’t what most people choose to do on their day off. Perhaps the biggest obstacle to planning for a funeral is that it requires facing the fact that eventually, you will pass away. Coming to terms with this truth isn’t easy for any one, and it can be difficult for both you and your loved ones.

However, after your death, final arrangements will have to be made, and you can spare your loved ones considerable cost and heartache by attending to the details in advance. And if you have already decided whether you will choose cremation, a green funeral, or burial in a cemetery, it will make the process of finalizing your burial arrangements that much easier.

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Resources to Help Pay for a Funeral

Thursday, July 15th, 2010

Resources to Help Pay for a FuneralWhen a loved one passes, funeral planning can be daunting. It is important to make burial arrangements that are respectful to the deceased, yet finding the means to pay for the services isn’t always easy. Fortunately, there are some resources out there that may be able to assist with the cost of planning a funeral. (more…)