The Top 10 Books On Grief After the loss of a loved one, everyone experiences grief differently. However, grief extends beyond the person who suffered the loss. Those close to the person in mourning also feel the effects of grief, and are often at a loss when it comes to guidance or advice on what... View Article
Funeral 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
Funeral Documents Preplanning your funeral is one of the smartest and kindest things you can do for your family. Rather than force them to make very difficult decisions, and come up with funds to pay for the funeral, you can alleviate many issues by getting your own funeral documents together ahead of time. A funeral… View Article
Using 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
Life Insurance Death Benefits In the insurance world, the term “death benefits” often refers to the amount of money that is paid out by an insurance company after a life insurance claim is filed by someone. Of course, that insurance claim is only paid out if it’s valid, filed correctly, and the beneficiaries are still… View Article
Funeral 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
What 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
Life Insurance? No one ever wants to think about when they might die, so the question of, “Should I have life insurance?” often brings up that very point. But anyone who is married or has children should certainly get life insurance to help protect their loved ones financially. A life insurance policy is meant to… View Article
Table 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
Public 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
When 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
Minister 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
Hospice Care When a loved one is dealing with a terminal illness, family and friends want them to be as comfortable as possible, getting the best care by quality personnel. Hospice was created for exactly those reasons. But there are different hospice groups to choose from, which begs the question of how to choose the… View Article