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June 23, 2017What Is a Green Burial? While most people understand that natural burial is the internment of a dead body back into the soil in a manner that doesn’t slow down or prevent decomposition, many still wonder about green burials. The short answer is that a natural burial and a green burial are essentially the same… View Article
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June 19, 2017Funeral Music There is usually music being played in the background during most funeral services, but who decides what music should be played? Many times the music of choice is low-key, choral music that has a somber tone at a peaceful level. But what if the widow of a lost loved one wants to choose… View Article
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June 16, 2017Using Professional Photographers Hiring a professional photographer for a funeral service isn’t something most people think about after a loved one dies. Of course, they want the funeral to be respectful and they want to honor their lost friend of family member, so hiring a photographer might feel like inappropriate. But, in fact, funeral photography… View Article
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May 24, 2017Funeral Gift Etiquette Attending a funeral or memorial for a friend or loved one we recently lost is an emotional time for everyone. Many people hope to comfort the family members of the deceased by offering a gift, but others wonder if bringing a gift to a funeral service is appropriate. Attending a funeral is… View Article
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May 24, 2017What to Wear | Hindu Funerals The Hindu religion is considered one of the most popular religions in the world, with over one billion followers worldwide. While most of the religion’s worshipers are located in India, there is a large group of people in America that follow Hindu beliefs. However, many of us still don’t… View Article
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May 20, 2017Table of Contents Placing Items in Caskets Common Items to Place in Caskets Should There be an Open Casket? Choosing a Custom Casket Customizing Caskets Placing Items in Caskets The practice of placing things in a casket of a lost loved one dates back centuries, as people often want to share the things that… View Article
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May 11, 2017Public Viewings Whether or not to have a public viewing after a loved one dies can be a difficult decision to make when you are planning a funeral. It’s tough to decide for or against because it’s a very heavy moment, and many people might pressure you one way or another. Before we get into… View Article
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May 10, 2017When friends and family start planning a funeral service for their lost loved one, they have to make dozens of decisions at a tough time. One of those tough decisions is choosing whether or not to have an open casket or a closed casket for the funeral service. There are actually several different things to… View Article
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May 9, 2017Minister Performing Services For centuries, communities have looked to their religious leaders to perform funeral services for their loved ones. But things have changed in recent decades, and people now look for other options. What if someone doesn’t have a minister available to perform the service, who else can they ask to do it? The… View Article
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March 23, 2017Sending Flowers Dating back centuries, people all over the world have used flowers to serve as a tribute to a lost loved one. Mourners bringing flowers for the funeral of their deceased friend or family member has become a tradition that continues to this day. But some might wonder, is this tradition still valid? Flowers… View Article
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February 28, 2017Filing Official Death Certificates Coping with a loss impacts people on an emotional level, but there are still final steps that need to be taken from a legal perspective. This includes filing a death certificate. Filing an official death certificate isn’t difficult, but there are several steps one needs to take to make sure everything… View Article
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February 13, 2017Funeral Cost Determining Factors Funerals are often considered expensive for several different reasons. However, when you consider the many different services that go into the funeral process, from picking up the deceased (at any time, day or night) all the way to laying them to rest, it is easier to see where the costs are. Obviously, the best… View Article
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