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Funeral Homes: A End and a Beginning

Most people think of funeral homes as a place to honor an end. Here, you gather with your loved ones and say goodbye to someone whose live has come to a close. Funeral homes are also a place for new beginnings. As hard as it may be to move on, you will eventually do so. Your grief will never be completely gone, but you will learn to move on in spite of it. You can learn more about funeral homes and the work they do on this blog. We address all sorts of funeral-related topics from cremation, to burial, to eulogies.

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All About Ashes: What To Expect After A Cremation

Posted on December 3, 2021

When a loved one is cremated, the ashes will be presented to you afterward. Just what happens next is entirely at your discretion. However, it can be helpful to know what to expect — both in terms of the nature of the ashes you will receive, as well as the best urn to hold them.  Cremated Remains After cremation, only remnants of the skeleton remain. These remnants are then broken down to form the ashes that will be given to you. [Read More]

Tips To Help You Select Which Funeral Home To Use

Posted on September 27, 2021

If you have suddenly found yourself in charge of arranging a funeral for a loved one, there are a lot of decisions to be made. The first decision to make is which funeral home to use. If you are not sure where to start making the funeral arrangements, you will want to take a couple of minutes to read through the upcoming tips: Consider The Budget Unless you have an unlimited amount of funds, you will probably have some sort of budget you want to stick to when it comes to paying a funeral home. [Read More]

4 Lesser-Known Funeral Home Services

Posted on July 15, 2021

When there's a death in the family, suddenly there are many things to do. Funeral homes are designed to offer all the services that grieving families need. Common services include cremation, embalming, and burial services. However, funeral homes offer many other necessary services that people don't ordinarily think of. Here are four lesser-known services that you can find at a funeral home: 1. Online Obituaries Obituaries notify people of a death. [Read More]

Should You Set Up a Funeral Pre-Arrangement Plan?

Posted on April 29, 2021

If you're worried about leaving behind the burden of funeral costs when you pass, there are plans you can look into to prevent this from happening. You can make a plan with a funeral home and pay for your own funeral beforehand. These plans can range from $10,000 to $25,000 in cost. You are able to pay this in full upfront or start a payment plan with your funeral home.  [Read More]