For many people, the idea of having a funeral at home seems quite strange. After all, most people do not consider having a funeral at home. However, there are some people who decide they would be more comfortable having a funeral at home. If you are thinking about having a funeral at home, there are a few things you may need to do first. Here’s what you need to do before you host your funeral or celebration of life. Read More»
When married couples separate, but are not officially divorced yet, it can create a sticky situation if one of the parties passes away unexpectedly. The living spouse will now be responsible for much of the funeral arrangements, because they are often still considered to be the person that has to make all of the decisions regarding their husband or wife’s funeral. The guide below walks you through a few things to expect if your estranged husband or wife has passed away recently. Read More»
When a death occurs, it can tear a family apart, bring them closer together, or simply magnify existing wounds. If the recent loss of your loved one means that you have to attend a cremation service where you don’t get along with the fellow mourners in your family, don’t let the anxiety of the situation make a difficult situation even harder. There are ways that you can effectively deal with attending the services without engaging in the drama of family issues. Read More»
A photographer can capture significant moments during a memorial service and provide a visual record of the event. Although the day is likely to be extremely somber, the memorial service itself is often at least partially a celebration of who the person was, the way they lived their life, and the love that others had for them. A photographer can capture these positive things, which can be especially meaningful if the deceased had young children who can’t fully comprehend the significance of the memorial service until they are older. Read More»
The gravestone that you invest in for your loved one will the the final and lasting representation of their memory. That’s why it’s important that you give careful thought to how you want to personalize it. There are many different ways that you can add personal touches to granite or marble headstones, but many people are unfamiliar with the options. Before you invest in that headstone, here are a few different ways that you can really represent who your loved one was. Read More»