Choosing a Casket: Casket Features and Upgrades

May 25th, 2018
Choosing a Casket: Casket Features and Upgrades

Choosing a Casket: Casket Features and Upgrades

One of the first decisions you will have to make when planning a burial is what kind of casket you want. Ranging from base models of a few hundred dollars to elaborate burial vessels with a price tag well in the $12,000 range, it is good to know what you want and expect out of your casket ahead of time. That way, you will not be overwhelmed by decisions or surprised when the final bill arrives. (more…)

How to Participate in a Funeral

May 21st, 2018
How to Participate in a Funeral

How to Participate in a Funeral

When you want to show your support for a loved one’s loss but are unsure of what is expected, you might offer to help with the funeral. We do not mean help with planning and burial—things usually taken care of by the family—but help with things such as food contributions, setting up and cleaning up, or even fulfilling a role during the service. (more…)

What Kind of Flowers are Appropriate to Order for a Grave?

May 17th, 2018
What Kind of Flowers are Appropriate to Order for a Grave?

What Kind of Flowers are Appropriate to Order for a Grave?

Long after the funeral takes place, it is customary to visit the grave of a loved one with decorations, flowers, gifts, and well wishes. These visits can happen during holidays or any time of the year—for many people, it is a chance to find peace and closure in the days, weeks, months, and even years after death occurs. (more…)

Planning a Multi-Faith Funeral

May 13th, 2018
Planning a Multi-Faith Funeral

Planning a Multi-Faith Funeral

For most of history, funerals were planned according to the beliefs, traditions, and rituals of a single religion. Not only did this make things easier on the family, but it also made things easier on the community as a whole. When someone died, there were “rules” to follow—rules that had been in place for centuries and that dictated everything from what you did to how you were supposed to feel. (more…)

Supporting a Grieving Coworker

May 9th, 2018
Supporting a Grieving Coworker

Supporting a Grieving Coworker

When a coworker, boss, employee, or workplace friend loses a loved one, it can be difficult to know how to support them. Unless you have spent a lot of time together outside of the office, chances are that you have not met their relatives—and probably did not know the deceased personally. (more…)

Breaking “Alternative” Funeral Plans to Your Family

May 4th, 2018
Breaking “Alternative” Funeral Plans to Your Family

Breaking “Alternative” Funeral Plans to Your Family

You have gone through your funeral planning options. You have started a funeral pre-payment plan that makes sense for your lifestyle. Regardless of your age, health, or financial situation, you have removed a huge burden from your family by coming up with your own funeral arrangements—and putting them into action long before you leave this world. (more…)

How to Choose a Memorial Donation Recipient

April 29th, 2018
How to Choose a Memorial Donation Recipient

How to Choose a Memorial Donation Recipient

When a loved one dies, you may wish to make (or request) a financial donation instead of more traditional gifts like sympathy flowers, food baskets, or money to help pay for the funeral. If this is the case, the first thing you have to do is decide who will be the recipient of all these monetary contributions. (more…)

5 Things to Know Before You Send Funeral Flowers

April 24th, 2018
5 Things to Know Before You Send Funeral Flowers

5 Things to Know Before You Send Funeral Flowers

When a friend, relative, coworker, or acquaintance dies, it is common to send the family a gift of funeral flowers (also known as condolence flowers or sympathy flowers). Thanks to online ordering options, you can do this in a few minutes and with just a few clicks of the mouse. (more…)

Best Scented Funeral Flowers

April 20th, 2018
Best Scented Funeral Flowers

Best Scented Funeral Flowers

The traditional flowers to send to a funeral include roses, lilies, carnations, and irises. While these blooms can—and often do—smell as good as they look, they are not always the best choice when you want a strong fragrance. If you want to send a funeral bouquet that offers beautifully scented florals as well as an elegant look, you might want to consider choosing some out-of-the-ordinary flowers. (more…)

Cremating Someone without a Death Certificate

April 15th, 2018
Cremating Someone without a Death Certificate

Cremating Someone without a Death Certificate

One of the greatest frustrations for families dealing with the death of a loved one is all the paperwork and bureaucracy that goes into the process. You are already grieving your loss and dealing with your pain; to wade through stacks of papers and sit on hold with county officials might seem more than you can handle. (more…)

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