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How to Dispose of Cremation Ashes

Man resting hand on cremated ashes at funeralWhen a loved one dies and wishes to be cremated, you have to determine how to deal with the ashes. Ideally, the person will have made his wishes known before his passing, but you might have the make the decision yourself. In this case, thinking about what the person would have liked should be the major factor in your decisionTraditional MethodsIt's customary to scatter ashes in a location the deceased family member enjoyed…

10 Tips for Planning a Funeral and Saving Money

Planning a funeral for a someone you love is one of the most difficult things that people have to do. Not only is it emotionally trying, it can also be financially challenging as well. Advanced Fun…

How To Pre-Plan Cremation

When a body is cremated, the remains are burned to ash (sometimes called “cremains” or "cremated remains"). The cremated remains may be buried in the earth, interred in a columbarium, kept by the family in an urn, or scattered.

Do I really need to attend the funeral?

Your presence says, “Yes, this life mattered. And, yes, your lives have changed. But not everything has changed, you still have us.”

How Not to Dress for a Funeral

Many people don't have any idea what to wear to a funeral. Here are some tips to keep you from making mistakes with inappropriate attire.

Find A Coin On A Headstone? Don't Touch,Here's Why

Coins on a headstone? Finders, keepers? Not this time.

What should I wear to a funeral?

Cemetery Etiquette: What you Need to Know for that Cemetery Trip

Gravestones can have useful information that could help you break through a brick wall, and grow your family tree. Although not all cemeteries are local to your area, with sites like FindAGrave.com , distant gravestones are made available to you online. If you’re lucky and find that a gravestone you are looking for is near you, there are some things you’ll first need to know before you visit the cemetery. With these quick tips, you’ll be ‘graving’ in no timeBe RespectfulThis…

How to Host and Plan a Funeral Luncheon

The Funeral Luncheon, or after-service gathering, is a time when friends and family of the deceased come together to share a meal, share memories, and support one another. These events can be an e…

How to Choose a Funeral Home

The right time to find the best funeral home for you or your loved one is when you don’t need to. Here are the top five things to look for when finding the best funeral home for your needs.

People Are Sharing Inappropriate Thoughts They've Had At Funerals And It's A Lot

Plan your funeral service and ensure your wishes are fulfilled

Planning the right type of funeral service for each individual is important for providing the family with a good way to begin the grieving process. Each individual is different, and a cookie-cutter model is not the way to approach a ceremony that is so personal.The funeral service should properly reflect the decedent’s personality. People like candy, wine, good food and music, so a funeral and the reception following should include all of those things. You should be able to say goodbye to the…

3 Steps to Help You Choose a Funeral Home for Your Loved One

Follow our step-by-step guide to help you choose a funeral home for your loved one.

10 Creepy Stories From Funeral Homes And Crematoriums

Funeral homes and crematoriums can be unsettling simply because most people want to avoid them. If you have to go to one, it’s because you’ve lost someone,

My adult kids inherited a home. What taxes are due?

The inheritance tax is based on the relationship between the deceased and the beneficiary.

How You Can Revive Your Lawn

Here are ways that you can help bring your lawn back to life.

MIKE MASTERSON: New burial method could be good for environment

As time itself and today's culture change faster than most can keep pace with, it's no surprise that even traditional ways we've laid loved ones to eternal rest could be dramatically evolving.