if you are having your first experience with planning a funeral, arranging services with funeral homes may be daunting. You’re planning the memorial of a person who was loved by many people, and there are lots of things to think about. The following are some common questions that come up in initial consultations with funeral homes:
Where (Geographically) Should You Hold a Funeral?
The geographic issue is one that has come up more and more often. Read More»
The process of scattering the cremated remains of a loved one is the culmination of the series of challenging days that you’ve had since the loved one’s passing. Whether there has been a large funeral or just a small gathering with immediate family, visiting an area that held importance to your late family member and releasing the remains into the air is a solemn ceremony. It’s important to think about who will actually do this job. Read More»
In the digital age, traditions of the past are nothing like they used to be. This also applied to the world of cremation services. Traditionally, cremated remains of loved ones were placed in a urn or some type of special keepsake box. When this was the case, it allowed people to have a nice little memorial for their loved ones. As technology advanced, so did the ability to present cremated remains in a number of different ways. Read More»
When you attend funeral services, regardless of how well you knew the person being memorialized, your lone priority should be to support the person’s surviving family members and convey your sympathy. It may occasionally be tempting to use the occasion to discuss other matters, and while some small talk or casual banter before and after the service might be acceptable if the family goes along with it, you shouldn’t show up to the service with an agenda. Read More»
One of the materials that is most often associated with a casket is wood. However, there are many other materials that caskets might be made out of, such as metal, fiberglass or biodegradable materials. The materials that you choose for a casket will affect the appearance of the casket and will also affect the impact that the casket has on the environment.
Wood
Wooden caskets are often used because they have a comfortable and luxurious look that is reminiscent of hardwood furniture. Read More»
