For many individuals, funeral planning is about more than preparing the body for burial – it’s about preparing the entire family for the commemoration of a loved one’s life. With this in mind, it’s important to realize that funeral attire plays a big role in the days preceding the funeral as well as at the actual services. Now is not the time to pull out a flashy new wardrobe or show off a recently slimmed down figure; whenever you attend a function related to the funeral (even if it is just a casual meal for making final arrangements), you should always keep respect and tradition in mind.
Archive for August, 2010
How to Dress for a Funeral
Tuesday, August 31st, 2010Famous and Beautiful Cemeteries
Friday, August 27th, 2010
When making burial arrangements or funeral planning, many people pay attention to the ambiance of the final resting ground. After all, this is the place loved ones will visit for decades as a way to remember a life lived and lost.
Modern cemeteries tend to have a fairly clinical feel to them, with well-laid out plots and modest headstones – which is great for maximizing the available space and providing a serene place for visiting the graves of those we love. However, much of the charm of older burial grounds is lost in these types of cemeteries. In fact, some of the best places to be buried include those where a little bit of wilderness and a whole lot of history combine to create a verdant, timeless setting.
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Setting Up a Memorial Website
Thursday, August 26th, 2010
Technology has truly changed how we live, and it has also altered our funeral planning. While obituaries, funeral programs, and headstones used to be how we would remember loved ones, we now have even more options. Many people now construct memorial websites to honor their loved ones in perpetuity.
Travel for a Funeral
Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
Funeral planning can be hard enough, but when you factor in needing to travel to get there, it makes a difficult situation that much more complicated. While nothing can ease the emotional load of the event, there are a few tips that you can follow that will make your funeral plan easier
on you and on your budget.
Pet Burial (in a Formal Setting)
Tuesday, August 24th, 2010
When it comes to our families, some of us have a few more members of the four-footed variety. Funeral planning for our pet isn’t something that comes up very often between playtime and feeding, but it is an issue that has to be addressed. Cats and dogs have shorter life spans than humans, making burial arrangements an inevitable necessity. Understanding your options, however, can make planning a funeral for your pet much easier.
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Choosing the Right Words for a Headstone
Monday, August 23rd, 2010
One of the most lasting pieces of funeral planning is the words on the headstone. Whether they are clever, meaningful, or just informational, it is these words that will embody the final message of the deceased at the cemetery. Because of this, it is important that the final arrangements made to theheadstone represent what the deceased and the deceased’s loved ones want the world to remember.
Virtually all headstones have the deceased’s name and the years of birth and death. Many modern stones also include the actual birth date and date of death as well. These decisions depend largely on how much space the headstone offers as well as the style of other commemorations at the cemetery.
Cremation as a “Green” Alternative
Thursday, August 19th, 2010
With all of the environmentally conscious ideas we’ve incorporated in our lives, it’s no wonder that our funeral planning is coming under scrutiny as well. With fewer resources consumed, funeral planning with cremation can be an ecologically sound option.
Flower Etiquette for Funerals
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010
While much of funeral planning is left to the close family and loved ones of the deceased, some signs of respect can be made by other people who wish to offer their condolences and remembrances. Having flowers sent to the funeral is a beautiful way to express how much you care. Knowing when to send the flowers and what exactly to send, however, requires some knowledge of funeral flower etiquette.
Ways to Pre-Pay for a Funeral
Monday, August 16th, 2010
The high costs of a modern funeral, which can range anywhere from a few thousand to over ten thousand dollars, often turn the burial process into an even more complicated and heartrending affair than it already is.
If you’re interested in learning more about the funeral planning process as way to protect your loved ones for years to come, there are some great resources out there. As more and more people turn to pre-need funeral planning, more options reach the market and allow for greater choices and lower costs than ever before.
Who Should Be in Charge of Funeral Planning: the Funeral Home or a Family Member?
Friday, August 13th, 2010
In almost all cases in which you make financial arrangements during the funeral planning stages, it will be necessary to choose a beneficiary or executor. This will be the individual who spends whatever money you have set aside for the funeral and who is called upon to make decisions regarding products, services, and payment arrangements.
