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Pre-planning Your Own Memorial Services As A Veteran

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If you’re a veteran and you’ve served your country, it’s important to know that the government recognizes your hard work and sacrifice. One way the government acknowledges you is by offering veteran memorial benefits to help ease the cost of your final expenses on your family members. Now is the time to inquire into the benefits that are entitled to you. This allows you to pre-plan your veteran memorial service and have your final affairs in order sooner, rather than later.…

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Three Benefits Of A Memorial Service Over A Traditional Funeral

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If you’re starting to organize some plans for your funeral and burial or cremation, you’re tackling something in advance that will help your surviving family members immeasurably after your passing. Additionally, the plans you write down now will ensure that after your passing, your wishes are respected and you’re honored in the manner that you chose. One of the decisions you’ll need to make during this time is choosing between a traditional funeral or a memorial service.…

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Burials VS Cremation: Which Should You Choose?

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When a loved one passes, it might be up to you to decide on their funeral arrangements. The first main option to choose is whether you should have them buried or cremated. If they left their wishes in a will, the decision is easy. However, some people never make it known what they would prefer. Here are some things to think about when deciding between a burial or cremation. Cremation is Less Expensive…

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How Do You Explain The Cremation Process To Young Children?

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Cremations are becoming an increasingly popular choice among Americans. Since the 1960s, there’s been an incredible 1,238.88% increase in the number of people choosing cremation. Some people choose it because it’s more environmentally friendly and easily personalizable (you can choose to store ashes in an urn, plant a tree with them, or even have them made into jewelry these days). Others choose it because it’s more economical than a traditional burial.…

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5 Simple Rules For Writing Messages On Funeral Flower Cards

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When someone that you know passes away, feeling sympathetic and showing your concern for the family often involves sending flowers to the funeral home. These tokens of sympathy are displayed through the visitation and service and are usually sent home with the deceased’s closest relatives after the event is over. It can be difficult to find the words to say on the card included with a floral arrangement. If you want to send the most appropriate and effective message possible, there are a few simple rules that you should follow when you are filling out the floral card for a funeral.…

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Brush Up On These Etiquette Rules Before Your Next Funeral Home Visit

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Being on your best behavior while attending a visitation or a service at a funeral home is of paramount importance, but when nerves and stress kick in, it can be easy to forget the exact manner in which to behave. Sure, you know that turning your cellphone off and keeping your voice hushed are a must, but there’s more to funeral etiquette than these two common-sense concepts. By familiarizing or reacquainting yourself with some important funeral etiquette rules, you’ll avoid the potential embarrassment that can come with behaving inappropriately and your thoughtful actions can inspire those around you to follow suit.…

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Cremation Questions And Answers

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If you or a loved one has option to be cremated after they’ve passed away, you probably have a few questions about the process before you make a final decision. Burial is a very common way that people choose to be interred, but cremation can offer an alternative, less expensive option. Here are a few frequently asked questions and answers regarding the cremation process. What Happens to the Body During Cremation?…

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Tips For Saving Money On Funeral Services

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If you are in charge of making all of the funeral arrangements for a loved one, you might start to find yourself worried about the cost of things. Should you find that you are without an unlimited amount of funds to work with, you might want to consider the following ways in which you can save some money. Cut Down On The Viewing Days While it might be nice to say that there are additional days to view your loved one who has passed, it might not be needed, especially if the majority of the people who plan to attend the viewings live nearby.…

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Honoring The Deceased: In Lieu Of Flowers

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“In lieu of flowers” is a phrase that is being seen more often at funerals, as many people believe that there are other ways to offer condolences when a loved one or friend has passed away. There are many ways to ask a funeral attendee to contribute to something other than a floral display, although the universal term of “in lieu of flowers” has become the most popular. In some cases, family members of the deceased may use the term “…

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Four Meaningful Reasons To Have A Cremation Ceremony

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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.…

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