Archive for the ‘Funeral Planning’ Category

Funeral DIY: Make Your Own Sympathy Basket

Monday, February 3rd, 2020
Funeral DIY: Make Your Own Sympathy Basket

Funeral DIY: Make Your Own Sympathy Basket

When a loved one passes away, one custom is to send the family a floral arrangement or a gift basket as a gesture of sympathy. Funeral flowers are convenient because they make a simple statement and can be sent directly to the funeral home. Sympathy baskets are ideal when you want to send a more practical gift but also want to stick to the tradition. (more…)

Who Should Pay for the Funeral?

Monday, September 23rd, 2019
Who Should Pay for the Funeral?

Who Should Pay for the Funeral?

No one can deny that funerals are expensive. When you factor in everything from the burial and gravesite to the memorial service itself, you could be looking at a total cost of anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000. (more…)

The Funeral Planning Timeline: What Happens (and When) after a Death Occurs

Sunday, September 15th, 2019
The Funeral Planning Timeline: What Happens (and When) after a Death Occurs

Funeral Planning Timeline: What Happens (and When) after a Death Occurs

Although every death is different, most people can expect a fairly standard series of events to follow the passing of a loved one. There are decisions to be made, a funeral to be planned, and finances to arrange. Friends and relatives must be notified, and you’ll need an opportunity to say your final goodbyes. (more…)

Planning an Outdoor Memorial Service

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019
Planning an Outdoor Memorial Service

Planning an Outdoor Memorial Service

Traditionally, funerals are planned as both indoor and outdoor events. The visitation, memorial service, and more formal aspects of the funeral are held indoors in the funeral home or church, where seating is plentiful and weather conditions won’t impact the event. Afterward, the family and invited guests hold a graveside service outside, where the deceased is laid to rest at the cemetery. (more…)

Where to Hold the Funeral Memorial

Tuesday, August 27th, 2019
Where to Hold the Funeral Memorial

Where to Hold the Funeral Memorial

Big or small, public or private, catered or pay-your-own-way—there are as many different ways to hold a memorial service as there are types of people. Although most of us hear the term “memorial service” and picture a formal gathering at a funeral home, there are no real rules about how—or where—you can hold one.  (more…)

Map Your Digital Legacy

Monday, August 19th, 2019
Map Your Digital Legacy

Map Your Digital Legacy

The more that technology is folded into our lives, the more difficult it becomes to deal with the digital aftermath of death. In the past, it was only necessary to close bank accounts, stop magazine subscriptions, and contact service providers in order to finalize a loved one’s affairs. In recent years, due to the rise of technology, our digital footprint has expanded exponentially. From well-known online providers (Facebook, Twitter) to small accounts at almost every online retail store, you likely have dozens—if not hundreds—of accounts open on the web. (more…)

End of Life Options

Tuesday, August 13th, 2019
End of Life Options

End of Life Options

We devote a lot of time to here discussing your funeral options, your burial insurance options, your cremation options, and how to plan the best memorial service. However, the months and weeks leading up to death are even more important. These are the final moments to enjoy what life has to offer; to spend whatever time you have left with those you love and who bring you comfort.  (more…)

How to Involve Children in a Funeral

Friday, August 9th, 2019
How to Involve Children in a Funeral

How to Involve Children in a Funeral

There are many conflicting opinions about children and funerals. Some families feel it is not an appropriate place for young children, especially if the body will be on display or there are disturbing circumstances. Then there are other families who believe that children need the same closure that adults do, and that depriving them of the opportunity to say goodbye is not only wrong—but cruel. (more…)

Know Your Funeral Terminology

Friday, July 19th, 2019
Know Your Funeral Terminology

Know Your Funeral Terminology

Every industry has its own jargon that is used to explain its services and customs. From medical terminology and sports-speak to the complex languages of the computer world, these different ways of describing things can be intimidating to anyone unfamiliar with them. (more…)

Who Should Pay for the Funeral?

Tuesday, July 9th, 2019
Who Should Pay for the Funeral?

Who Should Pay for the Funeral?

There is no denying that funerals are expensive. When you factor in everything from the burial and gravesite to the memorial service itself, you could be looking at a total of anywhere from $2,000 to $10,000. (more…)