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Does the funeral home have a right to take the Cross from the deceased’s casket and at the Rite of Committal decide who will be the next head of family? (Funeral Ceremonies)
Does the funeral home have a right to arbitrarily decide that someone other than the eldest living …
Cross from the casket (Family Issues)
When your last surviving parent passes, with 5 siblings remaining, who receives the cross from the …
How do I reach out to funeral providers to offer a service? (funeral industry)
I run a community foundation and would like to talk to funeral directors about using the flexibilit…
Husband’s Girlfriend at a Funeral (Family Issues)
My husband and I have been separated for 2 1/2 years but not officially divorced. His mother died a…
Thank you gift for funeral luncheon? (Funeral Etiquette)
At the get together after the funeral the family had friends prepare food and cater, is a gift card…
Is there a demand for classical and/or jazz arrangements of popular music at funerals? (Funeral Ceremonies)
Is there a demand for classical and/or jazz arrangements of popular music at funerals that would be…
What permits do I need for Mortuary Transportation? (funeral industry)
I am looking into a Mortuary Transportation Business and would like to know what type of permits ar…
How should I share my funeral plan without upsetting someone? (Funeral Planning)
I recently completed a funeral plan for myself and my husband. I want to share what we’d like for o…
Can we have a funeral at home or is that illegal? (Home Funerals)
My elderly aunt, with whom I am extremely close, has asked me to help her with her funeral plans. W…
Need advice re MIL’s Inurnment (Family Issues)
I was very close to my MIL and she recently passed away. She was religious but not she did not rais…
Is it Okay to Raise Funds for a Funeral? (Funeral Expenses)
The husband of a young work acquaintance recently died unexpectedly after a sudden illness. She has…
Need help…Father just buried. (Cemetery Questions)
Hi …..my father died on the 23rd of Feb. At the funeral home when we were making plans I had …
Can you read my death notice & help me put it together?
No more will I see your face or your eyes light up with glee, I’ll never hear your voice or h…
Date of Birth on Niche Plaques? (Funeral Products)
Hi, is it normal for Funeral Homes to charge extra to have the full Date of Birth / Date of Death o…
What is the history of Funeral sign-in books? (funeral history)
My baby sister died in an accident in 1949; my other sister, who is a genealogist, recently came ac…
