Posts Tagged ‘funeral services’

10 Essential Funeral Planning Questions

Monday, February 25th, 2019
10 Essential Funeral Planning Questions

10 Essential Funeral Planning Questions

Planning a funeral for a loved one is an emotional process that is likely to financially cost you as much as buying a car, paying for a wedding, or even making a down payment on a house. It is  also something you get one chance at. Although you can always hold a memorial service for a loved one at a future date (or even exhume remains to have them buried elsewhere), for most people, the funeral is your last opportunity to say goodbye. (more…)

Why Do Funeral Homes Close?

Wednesday, June 15th, 2016
Why Do Funeral Homes Close?

Why Do Funeral Homes Close?

If you have ever shopped for a funeral home, you probably noticed that many of them make some mention of how long they have been in the business (and in the community). There is something about an establishment that has been serving the same area for 20, 50, or even 100 years that makes us feel good about giving them our business—especially when it comes to pre-planning a funeral. After all, we want some kind of guarantee that the funeral home will continue to be there when we need their services. (more…)

How to Choose a Crematory

Monday, May 16th, 2016
How to Choose a Crematory

How to Choose a Crematory

Most people already know that when they are ready to start funeral planning, they will need to select the funeral home and cemetery that will be handling their loved one’s remains. After all, the funeral home you choose determines who will be responsible for overseeing the entire funeral process, and the cemetery is where you will visit your loved one’s remains for decades to come. (more…)

The Funeral Home Staff

Tuesday, April 5th, 2016
The Funeral Home Staff

The Funeral Home Staff

When you plan a funeral for a loved one, chances are you will be in contact with the funeral director and/or the funeral assistant for most of the time. These individuals serve as the point of communication for almost all your burial and cremation needs, making it easy for you to form a personal connection and ensure that you receive the high level of service you deserve. (more…)

How to Plan a Funeral Quickly

Monday, March 7th, 2016
How to Plan a Funeral Quickly

How to Plan a Funeral Quickly

There are times when planning a funeral is something that needs to happen quickly and with a minimal hassle. Whether you are dealing with a busy schedule of your own, you have family coming in from out of town and can’t commit to a lengthy funeral planning process, or you simply cannot handle the idea of lingering over the details, there are ways to cut back on the time required—and to still enjoy a beautiful, memorable goodbye. (more…)

Things to Consider Before Buying Prepaid Funeral Insurance

Tuesday, May 29th, 2012

Things to Consider Before Buying Prepaid Funeral InsuranceIf you’ve been debating whether you want to purchase funeral insurance, burial insurance, a pre-paid funeral plan, or another advance preparation package, it’s a good idea to weigh the pros and cons of each one. Factors like your age, your financial situation, and even your wishes will play a role in which plan is right for you.

iMortuary’s team includes funeral professionals to help you outline your wishes and understand prices and your financial options.  Simply complete our brief online form to begin this no-obligation conversation.  After you talk with us, we assist you with finalizing pre-payments or filing your arrangements with a funeral home.

For many people—especially those who are taking early steps to make financial arrangements for a funeral or other service—funeral insurance or “final expense” insurance is a popular option. Instead of selecting precise funeral services or making all the arrangements, you simply have a sum set aside for disbursement at the time of death. Sometimes, the funds are tied in to a specific funeral home; other times, you name a beneficiary who will take over the funeral plans once you pass. In either case, you get to determine how you want the insurance plan to work when you first sign up for it.

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Planning a Long-Distance Funeral

Wednesday, May 23rd, 2012

Planning a Long-Distance FuneralAlthough it’s not an ideal situation, there are cases in which a loved one in another location dies, and there is no one living nearby to help with the funeral planning. Because the nature of body disposal requires that most funerals be planned within a week’s time, it can be difficult to make all the necessary arrangements from another city or even another state.

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Should You Have a Memorial Service Instead of a Funeral?

Monday, April 23rd, 2012

Should You Have a Memorial Service Instead of a Funeral?Most people use the terms memorial service and funeral interchangeably—and with good reason. During the funeral planning stages, the differences between the two often become blurred, and your focus is on your grief rather than the semantics of the funeral industry.  For more in depth guidance, download our guide, “7 Insider Tips You Need to Know Before Funeral Planning.”

However, if you’re looking to save money on funeral costs, or if you are hoping to understand more about funeral planning (especially if you’re opting for a funeral pre-plan package), it’s a good idea to know what the differences are and how they can affect your decision-making process.

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Eulogy Ideas

Thursday, April 19th, 2012

Eulogy IdeasIf you have recently lost a loved one or are planning a funeral for the first time, you might be intimidated at the prospect of writing a eulogy or giving a funeral speech. After all, this is your one chance to let everyone know in words just how important the deceased was to you and how he or she affected your life.

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Tribute Videos and Funeral Planning

Wednesday, April 11th, 2012

Tribute Videos and Funeral PlanningIf you’re planning the funeral of a loved one, you may come across a pamphlet or advertisement for a tribute video. Funeral videos are a way of creating an audio-visual tribute to the deceased through a series of photographs, images of favorite items, captions or titles, and music. Popular in recent years because of the blurring of the lines between the funeral industry and technology, video tributes are also a unique and beautiful way to provide a touch of personalization to the memorial service.  For more in depth funeral planning guidance, download our guide “7 Insider Tips You Need to Know Before Funeral Planning

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