Burial

Natural burials are becoming more popular. People are concerned about our environment and are finding new ways to conserve it.

Do you have questions about natural burials? Do you wonder if it’s for you? Or maybe you are one of the many who have never heard of green funerals and you have the more basic question of, What is natural burial?

We have designed this article to give you as much information as we can. As you continue reading, you learn what you need to know to be able to make an informed decision for yourself or a loved one.

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Are you or your spouse a veteran? If so, you have earned certain benefits through your service to the country.

What are burial benefits? How do you claim them? Who can claim the benefits? What other benefits can you collect?

Read on to find out all you need to know about burial benefits and how to claim them so that the veteran’s funeral is paid for.

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You’ve received your loved one’s cremated remains back. Now, what do you do with them?

You might be planning to bury them. Or are you placing them in a niche? Are you thinking of keeping them at home?

Read on and learn what solution is best for you.

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What is a committal service? How is it different from a regular funeral? What do you do if you are attending one?

Whether you’re arranging or attending a committal, you’ll want to know what it is, what to say, and what to expect.

Here’s what you need to know.

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Grave rubbing is a fun hobby enjoyed by many people. But it does raise some concerns…

Is a grave rubbing legal? Does it damage the headstone?

Are there laws or regulations concerning gravestone rubbing? Are there alternative ways to do the same thing?

So many questions to be answered! Read on, friends, and find out what you want and need to know about grave rubbings!

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Taphophilia. It sounds weird, like some sort of condition. (Maybe it is….)

What is a taphophile? Similarly, what is coimetromania? And why are some people drawn to cemeteries?

Let’s find out.

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How do you find a grave in a cemetery?

Sometimes in life, we have occasion to locate the headstone of a loved one or an ancestor we’ve never even met.

Today we’re going to dive into this relatively unusual but pertinent endeavor. If you’re starting from square 1, this can be a daunting task. Especially with older cemeteries, or ones not attached to an active funeral home.

In this article we provide what you need to know to find a specific grave, headstone, or final resting place.

But first let’s take a look at why you might be trying to find a grave.

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You’ve heard about these things called crypts. Probably in Indiana Jones and Mummy movies.

But in real life… well, exactly what is a crypt?

Do people still use them? (Yes.) Are there various types of crypts? (Yes.) Could you visit one if you wanted to? (See below.)

As you’re looking into funerals, burial, mausoleums, and now crypts, we’ll cover all these questions and any others you may have in mind.

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