a checklist for pre-planning your funeral
Today, more and more people are planning their own funeral services. Even though it may not be the most fun thing to consider, planning your own funeral means that you can be in complete control of what will transpire after your death, and it also means that your loved ones will be spared the burden of making decisions regarding your burial. It’s important to inform your loved ones of what your wishes are, especially if they don’t know that you have decided to be cremated. Read More»
Islam and Judaism are the two religions that dominate the “no autopsy, no cremation” rule. You must always show your respect to the families of the deceased and the bodies of the deceased when you encounter persons of these religions. To mention or perform an autopsy or cremation on anyone who was a member of these religions, regardless of how often the deceased practiced his or her stated religion, could result in a lawsuit. Read More»
Has a loved one been recently cremated and you are wondering what type of methodology to use in order to scatter the ashes? The methodology should in some part be related to what the person in question would want. To help you make an informed decision it would help if you familiarized yourself with the different ways of scattering ashes post cremation.
Aerial scattering: This is one of the more expensive options, because a plane needs to be hired in order to scatter the ashes. Read More»
Planning your funeral in advance can help alleviate some of the stress put on your loved ones after you’ve passed, as there is no planning and they can simply grieve. Here is a list of some of the important questions you will be forced to answer when planning your funeral:
Decide If You Want To Be Buried Or Cremated
One of the biggest decisions that you need to face when planning your funeral ahead of time is if you want to be buried in a cemetery plot or cremated in an urn. Read More»
When someone you love has died, you want to celebrate that person’s life and everything that made your loved one special. If the person you lost was a veteran, you will naturally want to highlight that service as part of the memorial service. Here are a few ways you can remember your loved one’s military service as part of the funeral.
Invite Military Friends to Speak
Those who served with your loved one will understand the military experience better than anyone else. Read More»
