Whether your plans involve community events, religious traditions, or an intimate family gathering, it can be easy to lose touch with the happier times spent with your loved one in the midst of grief. One way to ensure that funeral plans include the grief of those mourning and highlight the full life lived by your loved one is by adding a celebration of their life to your services.
Read MoreBefore 1984, people were tricked and persuaded by funeral providers to buy goods that they did not necessarily need or want. Today, the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Funeral Rule exists to help buyers like you be protected when carrying out your loved one’s final wishes.
Read MoreIn 2020, more than half of all Americans chose ash cremation over traditional casket burials. By 2040, the National Funeral Directors Association predicts nearly 80% of all Americans will choose to be cremated. With the rising trend of ash cremation, here is what you should know:
Read MoreThe cost of an average American funeral and burial is $7,848. If you, like many others, are looking for an economic alternative, the green burial movement is something to consider. As its name infers, the green burial movement is not only cost-effective but also strays away from the traditional funeral practice while aiding in environmental sustainability.
Read MoreThere are new emerging burial options that stray away from the traditional funeral idea we have come to know. The “green burial movement” highlights such options.
Read MoreI still remember each day we were in mourning, and the emotions I felt when we buried my grandfather’s ashes, a sign that grieving the loss of a loved one is universal rather than inhibited by cultural barriers.
Read More$19,566. That’s the average “cost of dying” in the United States according to 2020 data compiled from the CDC and the National Funeral Directors Association.
Read MoreWith all the pressure to be heartfelt yet eloquent, here are some helpful tips on what you should and should not include when writing a eulogy.
Read MoreThis article describes four unique alternatives to traditionally burying your loved one after they pass.
Read MoreHere you will find several suggestions and tips to help you find music that resonates with your family and memorializes your late loved one.
Read MoreHere is a full list of what you should include in a death packet to make the handling of your affairs much easier for your loved ones.
Read MoreAfter someone has passed, figuring out what to do with their social media accounts can be difficult. Here is a guide on how to turn a Facebook account into a memorial page that both protects a loved one’s identity and honors their memory.
Read MoreFind out how different methods of handling the body of a deceased loved one compare according to things such as cost, sustainability, and cultural sensitivity.
Read MoreSpecifics of a green burial vary widely, but they often require fewer resources for the body's care and skip steps normally seen in a traditional funeral, making them better for the environment.
Read MoreMaking a mini-memoir not only produces a wonderful keepsake, but is also a bonding experience in and of itself. Consider reaching out to treasured loved ones to take on this endeavor together.
Read MoreIt is important to recognize that the amount of money you spend on a funeral does not correlate to the amount you care for your loved one. One can hold a meaningful memorial without going into debt.
Read MoreIf you only had a short time left to live, what would your greatest wish be? How would you fulfill this wish?
Read MoreA digital executor is someone who’s been named in a will and/or appointed by a court to manage online accounts, and possibly close them, as directed by the deceased’s will.
Read MorePosting about illness or death is sure to be one the most difficult updates to make on social media. We hope these tips will help you feel empowered to post in a way that honors and respects those whom you are writing about.
Read MoreUltimately, ghosting is a preventable crime. Follow these steps to ensure your loved one’s identity and assets are protected from theft.
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