Saying goodbye to a pet can be a complicated and traumatic experience. Your grief may be complicated by the fact that those you come in contact with do not understand the intensity of the pain you are feeling. You should never feel bad because you miss your pet! Our ‘Coping with the Loss of a […]
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Donation to Science
For some, donating their body to science is a way to help society. The hope is that by contributing to science, they may, in some small way, help to find a cure for deadly diseases like cancer. For others, the driving force behind donation is reducing cost since donating your body to science means that […]
How to Buy a Grave Marker
Because a grave marker is a permanent memorial, many people find the process of selecting one daunting. That is perfectly understandable. To make matters worse, it is a large purchase, and if you are working with a salesperson, you may be presented with options you aren’t sure you want or need. Our Grave Markers, Memorial, […]
Grave Markers, Memorials and Monuments
Shopping for grave markers can be overwhelming, especially if you are making your purchase during a difficult time. But it can also be extremely rewarding since the marker you select will be a lasting memorial to you or your loved one. Remember, you don’t have to rush. The marker will not be installed until after […]
Getting Federal Assistance
Help with funeral expenses from the federal government is limited, but there are some programs which may be able to help you. Among these are: Social Security (800-772-1213 / www.ssa.gov) The Veterans Administration (855-574-7286 / www.vets.gov/burials-and-memorials/preneed) The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) (800-621-3362 / www.fema.gov/disaster-funeral-assistance/a>) National Center for Victims of Crime (202-467-8700 / victomsofcrime.org) More […]
Yes, planning a funeral really is just like planning a wedding.
Can you imagine having a big wedding without doing all the planning? As good as that might sound since you’d be skipping the stress, most of us would never even consider it. With all the details–from choosing the venue to selecting the food–it’s just not practical. So if you can’t imagine having that storybook wedding […]
Guide to Burial Insurance For Your Final Expenses
It’s a Final Expense Insurance Policy Here you’ll find the information you need when considering burial insurance. Often confused with final expense insurance, it’s actually the same type of policy. We’ll explain what burial insurance is, how it works, and the advantages and disadvantages of burial / final expense insurance policies. What is Burial Insurance? […]
Eulogy for Tim Russert
“Good afternoon. I’m Luke Russert, proud son of Tim and Maureen. Just before I begin, my mother and I would just like to extend our deepest thanks for the tremendous outpouring of love and support we’ve received from all of you and everyone all over the country. Yesterday at the wake, we were very touched. […]
“This Is Us” gives the funeral we all deserve
Written By: Molly Gorny Think back to the last funeral you saw on a TV show. If you remember one at all, what probably comes to mind is lots of dark clothing and long faces. With a few notable exceptions (think Mary Tyler Moore and the Chuckles the Clown funeral), small screen funerals are somber […]
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 […]
