Losing a pet is a deeply emotional experience. Our furry friends become integral to our lives, offering unconditional love and companionship. The grief that follows their loss is profound and often equates to losing a family member. Coping with this loss involves navigating through various emotions and finding ways to honor their memory. Here’s a […]
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Funeral Floral Arrangements: Symbolism and the Language of Flowers
In times of loss, words can be inadequate to express the depth of our emotions. That’s why we often turn to flowers to convey messages of solace, empathy, and remembrance. With that in mind, it is important to consider the symbolism associated with flowers when selecting funeral floral arrangements. The following is a brief overview […]
Fake Obituaries: A Troubling Trend
You might remember flipping through the newspaper obituary section or watching your parents and grandparents do this while telling stories about the familiar names they spotted. In fact, before social media, obituaries were the primary way we kept up with the passing of friends, neighbors, and acquaintances. Indeed, throughout history, preparing an obituary has held […]
What’s the Best Funeral Insurance?
Search for the “best funeral insurance” plans, and you’ll get plenty of results. Most of these results will talk about policies offered by specific insurance companies. There are so many options; how do you choose? Well, you start by creating a funeral plan. Your funeral plan is the key to finding the best funeral insurance […]
Memorial Items for Loved Ones and Pets: Cherish Your Memories
Losing a loved one, whether human or animal, is a profoundly emotional experience. As we navigate through the grieving process, finding meaningful ways to honor and remember them becomes paramount. This holds true whether you buy memorial items for loved ones as a gift for someone close to the deceased. Memorial gifts serve as tangible […]
Funeral Director or Funeral Celebrant: Do you need both?
Most of us know what wedding officiants do. They work with couples to design the perfect wedding ceremony and then conduct the proceedings. But did you know there are also funeral officiants—professionals who are trained to help plan and conduct funeral ceremonies? These experts are called Funeral Celebrants. What does a Funeral Celebrant do? Funeral […]
Funeral Insurance Frequently Asked Questions
Our Funeral Insurance Frequently Asked Questions will give you quick answers to the questions we hear most often. If you have a question that doesn’t appear below, please don’t hesitate to let us know. We also encourage you to visit our Funeral Insurance page. This page offers a comprehensive discussion of options and tips on […]
After the Funeral: What You Need To Do
Following the funeral a variety of estate, financial, and administrative matters must be addressed. Maintaining organized personal records will be most helpful to the people responsible for these tasks following your death. The tasks that may need to be done include:
Artificially Intelligent (AI) Funeral Planning
It’s a New Frontier in Artificial Intelligence A new generation of artificial intelligence (AI) is all the rage now. AI programs have been used for years, but the latest technological breakthrough is “generative” AI programs. These new AI programs, also known as chatbots, can respond to virtually any query. They can answer questions, hold a […]
Cremation Cost & Cremation Plans
Prepaid 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. Plans range from simple direct cremation (no service, […]
