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.…
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?…
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.…
“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 “…
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.…
