A funeral or memorial service is a reflection of your cultural, spiritual, and religious beliefs. It also reflects the personality of the deceased and the loved ones who are planning the service. As such, every funeral is unique. However, some elements of a funeral are common to most memorial services and funerals. Whether or not […]
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Creating a Celebration of Life
When someone dies, we want the chance to say goodbye, honor their memory, and look for meaning in the death. Throughout history, we have turned to serve these purposes. And, without a doubt, holding a ceremony to memorialize someone we have lost holds an important place in the process of handling grief. While the need […]
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Funeral Home General Price List
A key requirement of the FTC’s Funeral Rule is that funeral homes must provide consumers with information in person or over the phone regarding prices BEFORE they start shopping or discussing services. The industry refers to the price list as a General Price List (GPL). Besides a list of prices for funeral services, funeral homes must show consumers […]
What should I Know about Funeral Providers?
Funeral Directors Do I need to hire a Funeral Director? In the simpler times of early America, families were accustomed to handling funeral arrangements themselves or with the help of friends. It was a rural society and a “do-it-yourself” approach was a necessity. Even then, it was a difficult undertaking resulting in the emergence of […]
As I Lay Dying…Some Awful Relative Stole My Home!
Written By: Justin Nobel, Originally posted on Digital Dying Could an awful relative steal your home? It’s more common than you think. Here is an awful story I heard recently.
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How to Buy an Urn
If you have just started your search for a cremation urn then you may be surprised by the wide variety of options available. From simple wooden boxes to hand-polished marble, there are truly urns for every taste and price range. The wide variety of selections can be a bit overwhelming, especially if you are making […]
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Planning a Funeral Ahead of Time and Prepaying
For many people, planning ahead and prepaying for a funeral go hand in hand. This page answers some of the most frequently asked questions about this topic. However, this is a big topic, and this brief summary may not cover everything you want to know. For more information, we recommend that you visit our pages […]
