Scattering the cremated remains, or cremains, of the deceased is a popular practice. In many cases, when people are cremated, their memorial service does not include the remains; they are scattered privately, inurned and kept by the family or placed in a burial niche. However, there is a growing trend to combine the memorial service and the release of the remains. Here are some ways in which a cremation ceremony can be a very meaningful experience after someone passes away.…
Have you ever been to a funeral that lasted so long that you were simply anxious to leave? Perhaps you went to another funeral that left you wanting to know more about the deceased person. On the other hand, you have probably attended funerals that left you feeling inspired and that made you feel like you knew the deceased person a bit better than before you attended his or her funeral service.…
For many people, death is a topic that can be unpleasant to discuss. While mourning the loss of a loved one is to be expected, many people find peace in the spreading of cremated remains.
If you are thinking of investing in cremation after your own passing, here are three creative things you can ask your family members to do with your ashes after your memorial service.
1. Bury your ashes in a memorable location.…
When pre-planning your funeral, selecting cremation over a traditional burial affects many of the other choices you make. Cremation is becoming a popular option with more than 48 percent of people expected to be cremated in 2015. Here is why many people select cremation and how it will affect your funeral pre-planning.
1. Reduced financial impact over traditional burial.
There are several ways in which cremation cuts your overall funeral costs, such as:…
The thought of paying for your own funeral services and burial plots can be overwhelming and a scary concept, but it is often a good idea. One good thing you can do now to prepare for your own funeral is by purchasing a cemetery plot. Here are some good reasons to do this now.
You Can Purchase Multiple Plots
One great reason to consider buying your cemetery plot now is that not only can you buy your own plot, but you can buy plots for your relatives as well.…
The term pagan originally referred to the people living in the countryside instead of in the cities of the Roman empire, but now it’s used to describe a wide variety of people with diverse spiritual practices falling mostly outside of other major religions. When a pagan family member dies, it’s tricky to plan a funeral that recognizes their specific and unique religious practice. If you’re dedicated to personalizing the memorial service, work with the funeral home and use these four tips.…
No one wants their loved ones to be burdened with high funeral expenses after they die; the grief of losing a loved one is burden enough. One way that you can help save your friends and family both heartache and money is by taking care of funeral planning in advance.
Planning The Funeral
One thing to consider when you’re thinking about your own pre-arranged funeral is just how detailed you want your plans to be.…
There are many people who get surprisingly handed the task of paying for a funeral, and if you are like a lot of people in this situation, you will not have the money to pay for the sudden expense up front. Here are five strategies that you may be able to use if you are ever in charge of paying for an unexpected funeral for a loved one.
1. Build a Cost-Efficient Funeral – Being stuck with a funeral bill that may be $7,000 or more can be scary, but if you carefully build a funeral and weigh all options, you could easily cut your costs dramatically.…
Planning your own funeral is a conscientious way to lessen the burden on your surviving family members after your death. While thinking about your own mortality and trying to decide how you wish your funeral service to be carried out can be a little challenging emotionally, it’s important to remember that these actions truly provide a gift to your family. The process of planning your funeral requires you to think about a number of areas, but there’s no need to feel overwhelmed.…
When it comes to funeral services, there are many different services involved. There could be a traditional funeral or memorial service, burial, wake, and visitation. The visitation is a service where loved ones are able to pay their respects, sometimes with an open casket. Here are some things to know about the visitation service.
Is it the same thing as a viewing?
A visitation service is often confused with a viewing, but there is one main difference.…
