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How to Plan a Celebration of Life Service

September 24, 2024January 15, 2024 by Aubrey Bauer

Let’s look at how to plan a celebration of life service.

Your loved one has just passed away, and your family is wanting to put together a celebration of life in their memory. Everything seems to be moving quite quickly now, and you have only so much time to get everything planned.

So how exactly do you go about planning for a life celebration? What are the important elements, what does a “service” look like, and how should it differ from a traditional funeral or memorial service?

We’ll cover all these and more to help you honor – and celebrate – your loved one.

Read on!

What will happen to cemeteries in the future?

September 24, 2024January 9, 2024 by Daniel Szczesniak

Will there be cemeteries in the future?

Even with the explosion of cremation’s popularity in recent years, there will always be a demand for a physical location in which to bury, store, or inter the bodies (or remains) of departed loved ones.

As cities become more dense, cemeteries fill, and trends towards eco-consciousness continue, what will the cemeteries of the future look like? Will there even be cemeteries?

Here are some ideas.

What are the up and coming funeral trends?

2024 Funeral Trends: Aftercare, Doulas, and Digital Memorials

May 30, 2024January 1, 2024 by Daniel Szczesniak

At US Urns Online, we’ve been observing funeral industry trends for over ten years now.

Our picks for 2024 trends reveal the normalization of some ideas that were once new and are now standard, and introduce other funeral service trends that are on the cutting edge of technology and creativity.

With the new year comes new expectations, and every family engaged in funeral planning this year will be more online, more adept at research, and will have more unique requests than ever before.

If you are in the funeral profession, are you ready?

Let’s take a look at the funeral options that will interest the families you serve in 2024.

Can You Have a Funeral 2 Days After Death?

January 3, 2024December 22, 2023 by Karen Roldan

Losing a loved one is a highly emotional and an extremely challenging experience. The grieving process aside, there are so many questions to be answered and so many plans to be made. Here we will focus on the question “Can you have a funeral 2 days after death?”.

There are also some important considerations to keep in mind when you are making the final arrangements and, as a seasoned funeral director, I’d like to lend my experience to make this time less stressful for you and your family.

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The 13 Most Beautiful Lighthouse Cremation Urns on the Web

September 24, 2024December 18, 2023 by Daniel Szczesniak

A lighthouse is a symbol of hope, a literal beacon of light that beckons the storm-tossed wanderer safely onwards as they journey home.

Representing solid dependability, noble dedication, and the call of the sea, lighthouses are also simply a favorite destination for those who love the coastal beauty of those points where the ocean meets the shore.

For all these reasons and more, the lighthouse a popular and fitting theme for a memorial urn. Especially so among those who treasure the memories of lighthouse touring and beach trips enjoyed together.

101 Beautiful Ways to Say Rest in Peace

December 11, 2023 by Daniel Szczesniak

What does “R.I.P.” mean? Do people still say it? What’s the best way to express the wish that a loved one may rest in peace?

If you or someone you know has lost a loved one, it’s appropriate to put words to your wish that they may be at peace, wherever they are now.

Here are 101 rest in peace quotes to honor the memory of a special person.

12 Unusually Interesting Death Rituals Around the World

September 24, 2024December 5, 2023 by McKenna Hinton

Have you ever wondered how people in other cultures respond to, observe, and honor the death of someone dear to them? Because we definitely have. …

65 Best Bereavement Gifts to Show Your Love & Support

September 24, 2024November 28, 2023 by McKenna Hinton

Finding ways to comfort someone who is experiencing a loss can be difficult. Knowing what to do or say even more so.

A well written sympathy card or letter is always a good and appropriate idea, but you may want to offer them something… more. That’s when bereavement gifts become a fitting choice.

Normal Grief: 10 Things to Know About the Grieving Process

September 24, 2024November 23, 2023 by Karen Roldan

“Normal” grief? Yes, grief is normal. And we are all bound to deal with grief in our lives.

Whether you are in the grieving process, or helping a friend or loved one cope with grief, here is a bit of information that may be beneficial.

Prepaid Funeral Plans (An Insider’s Guide)

September 24, 2024November 21, 2023 by Karen Roldan

Let’s talk about prepaid funeral plans.

I have been in the funeral industry for thirteen years and I’ve been selling pre-arrangement policies for much of that time.

Often families think that their loved one has taken care of everything, when in fact, nothing has been.

Perhaps their loved one just happened to see me on the street and waved. Later, they tell their spouse, “I saw Karen, the funeral director from ABC Funeral Home today!” Without a more detailed discussion, the spouse may get the impression that a meeting took place and the funeral arrangements were made when in fact there is no arrangement at all.

Because people can be hesitant to have the full, difficult conversations about death and funeral plans, this sort of misunderstanding happens more often then you might think. When the loved one dies, the family comes to the funeral home and discovers they have a lot of work to do.

This is the kind of surprise you do not want. It might be a hard conversation to have, but it truly is a must.

Is a prepaid funeral plan right for you? Let me guide you through the ins and outs and help you decide the answer.

Is There Christmas in Heaven?

September 24, 2024November 11, 2023 by Daniel Szczesniak

Have you ever wondered if your loved one celebrates Christmas in heaven?

Buried under that question is usually another: How can I celebrate Christmas when my loved one is gone?

Some days, it may not seem possible. Other days you might find that all you want to do is to think of your loved one spending Christmas in heaven with Jesus. For Christians mourning the loss of a loved one, that is the most comforting thought of all.

Below we’ve gathered and even invented some truly meaningful Christmas memorial ideas. These poems, ornaments, and tributes can help your honor the memory of a loved one who is in heaven.

Your Options for Grave Markers

September 24, 2024November 9, 2023 by Daniel Szczesniak

There are many, many decisions that surround planning a funeral. Today we’re going to be talking about your options for grave markers.

Customs, materials, locations and many other helpful resources are outlined below to make your decision making a bit easier. Let’s dive into it.

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