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Today we are going to address prolonged grief. Grief is one of the hardest journeys you will ever go on, and it is even harder when you feel trapped in an overwhelming sense of sadness for a very long time. We will all walk the path of grief at least once in our lives. Whether …
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Here’s how to plan a funeral, step by step. I am a funeral director. I have been in the funeral industry for 15 years, and have planned hundreds of funerals. These events have ranged from very simple funerals to incredibly over-the-top “celebrations.” I have dealt with all kinds of families – the ones that get …
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There is no way around it: Dying is expensive. You have to pay for everything upfront and nothing is ever on sale. Are there certain items you don’t have to buy? Is a burial vault necessary, or can you do without one? Who makes the rules regarding vaults and grave liners? What happens to the …
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What do you say to comfort someone who lost a loved one? Our condolences. You have my deepest sympathy on the loss of your father. Sure, those things are appropriate to say, and even need to be said. But the mourner will hear variations of condolences and sympathy so many times that it almost loses …
Funerals are expensive. Whether you have a funeral to plan right now or are planning ahead, you want to get the best prices. Hands down, direct burial is the least expensive burial option. And it’s not even close. But direct burial does have its downsides. Can you still have a traditional funeral, or even graveside …
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You want your loved one’s urn to be the center of attention at the service. You want it to be shown in a place of honor at home. What’s the best way to display an urn at home, and at the funeral? You could display the urn with pictures, or perhaps flowers. Some prefer to …
Your loved one has passed on, and you’ve mourned their death and have tried to honor their life. But is it too soon? Do you feel like you haven’t wept enough? Are you worried that you haven’t grieved properly? There are many different kinds of grief. Today, we will be discussing abbreviated grief. Should you …
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Organ donation is very common in the United States. Families find it comforting to know that their loved ones “live on” by saving or helping the life of someone else. Body donation is different. Not just some organs, but the whole body is dedicated to scientific research. People don’t discuss body donation as often, yet …
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Have you ever wondered what goes on in the embalming room of the funeral home? Funeral directors find the prep room a sacred place. Therefore, we do not discuss the embalmings that take place in prep room on a personal level with “outsiders.” What I mean by that is, we will never discuss a particular person with …
We’ve created an informative, helpful funeral planning checklist, and it’s printable. Actually, we created two. One for simplicity and ease of use, and another to provide a comprehensive go-to trove of information, should you ever need it. Our goal is to help you see your options as you arrange the funeral and other services.