No one likes to spend a lot of time thinking about the end of their life but it is important that you have planned for that occasion at some point. The last thing you want is to die unprepared and not have your actual wishes carried out once you pass away. For most people, there are two main options: burials or cremations. While in the past, burials were seen as the easy choice, this has slowly changed over the years to the point where cremations are becoming nearly as popular. Read More»
If you have been asked to attend a funeral and you have never been to this type of event before, you might find the advice here helpful.
Do not send a bouquet to the funeral home without first checking if this is ok to do this
It is very common for people to give bouquets of flowers to the family of a person who has died. In most cases, people send these flowers directly to the funeral home. Read More»
There are some astonishingly beautiful mausoleums and memorials in the world. There are of course the pyramids of Egypt, not to mention the Taj Mahal in the Indian city of Agra, built by the Emperor Shah Jahan as a memorial to his wife Mumtaz Mahal (as well as being her final resting place). The body of Napoléon Bonaparte is still housed in an ornate sarcophagus in Les Invalides, a mammoth series of museums and memorials in central Paris. Read More»
When you begin looking at your cemetery monument options, usually during pre-planning stages, you may look for faith-based options. The truth is, many people believe they can only get faith-based options that are simply a symbol somewhere on the monument. The truth is there are many faith-based options you may not have considered. Here are a few of the options and what to know about each option available to you. Read More»
A funeral director will offer help to the friends and relatives of someone who has passed and give a helping hand to prepare the body for cremation or burial. The funeral director will become involved in planning the memorial ceremony, which is why they must have excellent skills in managing people. They should be willing to work for long and odd hours, have great administration skills and be available throughout. Before you choose one, consider these factors: Read More»
