A Presidential Memorial Certificate (PMC) is an engraved paper certificate signed by the current president.
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Veterans burial allowances can help cover burial, funeral, the plot or interment, and transportation of the remains. You have up to two years to apply for these benefits.
Read MorePublishing an obituary is one of the five most important things you can do after a loved one dies. In addition to providing an outlet for mourning, it can help add meaning to the process of grief and bring together friends and family of the deceased for a memorial/funeral service.
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Burial flags are provided for veterans and reservists at no cost.
Read MorePlanning for a funeral or memorial, or even thinking about doing so, can be one of the toughest parts about the grieving process. Here is a guide that addresses all aspects of the decision and hopefully simplifies the process for you.
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Alkaline hydrolysis disposes of remains using lye and heat. It is only available in some states.
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You can donate a body to a university near you to further scientific studies essential to learning and research.
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Cremation is where a body is turned into ash by being burned at a very high temperature. You can do either cremation with a viewing or direct cremation. Then, you have many options for what to do with the ashes: leave them in your home, bury them, put them in a cemetery, bury or scatter them in a favorite spot.
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There are several options for burials: (1) Full-service funeral with burial, (2) direct burial, (3) green, natural, or “neo-traditional” burial, or (4) home funeral.
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A tribute on social media can let an extended group of friends, family, and acquaintances know about the death. This is recommended after you have already let close family members and friends know in person or over the phone.
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