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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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