5 Inspirational Things To Help Design Grave Monuments For Family Members

Is your family planning to get a grave monument for a loved one? If so, you may want some guidance on what to do to honor your loved one. There are limitless ideas to make monuments unique. However, these final reminders of life are intended to be eternal reminders, and it is understandable that you want the best. The following points can be used as a guideline to get some creative thoughts circulating. [Read More]

Understanding Your Funeral Service Options

 At the point of death, there are many options for the type of funeral services held to honor the deceased. While some of these services involve family and friends, others do not. Because most people do not deal with death often, they do not always know all of the options. Understanding these options' differences is crucial when assuring you get what you want or need for closure. Here are a few services offered by most funeral homes to choose from. [Read More]

How to Successfully Plan a Graveside Funeral Service

One of the more traditional ways to honor a deceased loved one is to have a graveside funeral service. This involves meeting at a funeral home and then visiting a gravesite for a short ceremony. If you want this experience working out with a funeral home, use the following planning tips to your advantage. Plan a Visitation Period There probably are going to be people that visit the funeral who aren't immediate family members and you'll want to accommodate them by planning a visitation period. [Read More]

Cremation Legalities That Are Handled Through A Funeral Home

A price list is provided to a person seeking cremation services. A death certificate and a written consent form will need to be filled out, from the onset of the cremation process. In addition to choosing how a cremation will unfold, a funeral director will make arrangements for the cremation process to be conducted. During or after a memorial service, cremated remains may be placed within a memorial building.  A Funeral Director's Role [Read More]