In the U.S., the funeral service industry is relatively new. Until the 20th century, funerals in the U.S were organized by family and neighbors and held at home. People were often buried on family property. As communities became larger and more established common cemeteries began to be used. Funeral homes were later established to relieve the family of the logistical problems presented by a death.
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A How-to Guide for Making Funeral Arrangements
What To Do When Someone Dies Here you can learn what to do if a friend or loved one has just died or if death is expected sometime soon. The following guides will take you through the steps of arranging a funeral from making the first call when someone dies to the various arrangements to be made following the funeral.
Mexican American Funeral Service Rituals
Since the earliest stages of Mexican culture, Mexicans have embraced death as a part of life. The Mayans and Aztecs were both warriors who practiced human sacrifice — which shows a casual acceptance of death. Combine this ancient belief with the Catholicism that missionaries brought to their country and funeral attendees will see a relaxed, yet deeply religious regard for death.
Christian Orthodox Funeral Service Rituals
A split between the Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church, known as the Great Schism, divided the Church in 1054 A.D. Today, divisions of the Orthodox Church include the Antiochian, Carpatho-Russian, Greek, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, and Ukrainian Orthodox Churches which follow the languages and cultures of their founders. Although many Orthodox beliefs remain the […]
Christian Funeral Service Rituals
Overview of Christian Beliefs and Practices Christians have a strong belief in the afterlife and much of their lives are directed at achieving eternal peace in Heaven. They believe that Jesus was the son of God and came to earth to teach through his actions and lessons.
Roman Catholic Funeral Service Rituals
Overview of Beliefs and Practices “Roman Catholic” refers to the Christian church that recognizes the Pope and Vatican as the authority and representation of God’s teachings. Today, there are about 1.2 billion Roman Catholics around the world. Catholics teach that Jesus died to redeem man from sin. They believe in immortality and that in death […]
Organizing for End-of-Life: A Gift for you loved ones.
No one wants to talk about death. We get it. But preparing for the end of life is one of the kindest gifts you can give to your loved ones. Organizing for the end of life ensures your wishes are honored, reduces stress for those you leave behind, and provides clarity during an emotional time. […]
Let Us Power Your Preneed
We work in an industry that is constantly evolving. It’s tough to keep pace between changes in culture, the norms surrounding dealing with death, and rapidly advancing technology. Despite that, some things never change. Families continue to seek practical and personalized solutions to navigate the complexities of end-of-life planning. Offering a comprehensive preneed insurance program […]
Prepaid Cremation Plans
September 2022 PREPAID CREMATION PLANSPrepaid cremation plans allow you to pay for cremation before you need it. In addition to the actual cremation, you can pay in advance for other elements, such as a memorial service or celebration of life. Prepaid plans are available for the full range of cremation services–from simple direct cremation (no […]
Sharing Your End-of-Life Plans
May 2022 DO YOUR LOVED ONES KNOW WHAT YOU WANT?Creating a funeral plan can be rewarding since it lets you slow down and reflect on what’s important to you regarding end-of-life arrangements. Once your plan is in place, you know that your family won’t be burdened with trying to guess what you want when the […]
