If you need to start planning a funeral but find yourself a little worried about the cost of it all, you will want to continue reading. Make use of the following three ways to save money and you will find that you can still plan a wonderful service without going broke.
Go For The Cremation Services
Burial is generally the more expensive route because you have the cost of the burial plot, headstone, burial equipment and machinery, and the casket. Read More»
When someone you love passes away, funeral arrangements can sometimes feel like the last thing on your mind. When you plan to schedule the funeral, it’s important to choose a funeral home that will be able to meet your needs emotionally as well as financially. If you’ve recently experienced the passing of a loved one, or are planning for your own funeral someday, there are some important things to consider before you select a funeral home. Read More»
Planning a funeral is not something most people want to do, but it is especially heart wrenching when parents have to plan a funeral for their infant child. Losing a child is always difficult, but there is something even more difficult when a child’s birth and death fall so close together. If you have lost an infant, planning the funeral may be emotionally draining, but most parents find that being with friends and family to honor the life of the baby can provide a small and temporary sense of comfort. Read More»
If you have chosen to be cremated, you may be surprised to learn that a boring urn to be placed on the mantle is not the only choice you have with your cremated remains. If spending the rest of eternity trapped in a small box is not your idea of a pleasing finale to your life, you may be happy to learn that cremated remains can be transformed into dazzling jewels, used to grow a tree, or even sent up into the heavens as fireworks. Read More»
Every funeral is unique and may be approached differently. Funerals can be a cathartic ritual. After all, not all funerals are somber events. Sometimes grieving families see funerals as a welcome way to celebrate the life of a deceased loved one who is finally out of pain. Whatever the individual situation may be, funerals are almost always serious events, and knowing what to bring (and what not to bring) can alleviate a lot of stress. Read More»
