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2 Ways To Honor A Deceased Veteran

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Honoring a deceased loved one that was also a veteran can often be a bit confusing, mostly because there are many different methods available for honoring that person’s service to his or her country. Honors that can be utilized for a veteran’s burial can range from headstones to an honor guard being present at the burial itself. Listed below are just two of the ways at your disposal when honoring a deceased veteran.…

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Understanding Veteran Burial Benefits

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One of the greatest sacrifices any American can make is to serve within the Armed Forces. To honor this sacrifice, the government extends funeral benefits to these individuals. If you’re planning a funeral ceremony for a veteran, it’s helpful to first understand what these benefits include so that you can choose an appropriate funeral package. Compensation The Veterans Administration (VA) provides monetary burial assistance for veterans who have passed due to both service-related and non-service-related circumstances.…

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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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