tips for planning a funeral

Planning A Wake For A Loved One

Some people choose to hold a wake the day before a funeral service. This gives friends and family members who might not have been that close to the deceased a chance to say goodbye, and it gives you some extra time to say goodbye as well. If you need to plan a wake for a loved one, here are a few things to remember as you prepare. Arrange For Notifications Read More 

Planning A Funeral For A Loved One: Three Things You Can Do To Save Money

When planning a funeral for a loved one, you may be more willing to spend money that you otherwise wouldn't. You want the very best for your friend or relative, and you may feel like paying for every possible service is one way to ensure that. The reality is that you can plan a wonderful funeral without spending a fortune if you do a little planning before you meet with the funeral director. Read More 

How To Safely Fly With Cremated Remains

When a loved one passes away and is cremated, it is always good to have the remains. Unfortunately, it is often possible that your loved one was cremated far away and that you must transport their ashes home. While you can ship them through the mail, taking them with you on a plane is a better option. Here's what you need to know about this process. Following Proper Cremation Transportation Rules Read More 

3 Casket Features Ideal For Sport Lovers

When a loved one passes away, it's important to honor them and the passions they had in life. If your loved one was a sports lover, then there are a number of different ways to honor teams they cheered for and their favorite types of sports. Along with dressing the body and creating custom headstones, the casket has a number of options available for customization. The following three features can be applied to a casket purchase. Read More 

Guide For Deciding Whether You Should Attend A Cremation Service

Cremation services are a way to remember and celebrate the life of a deceased person who has been cremated because of the wishes they or their family had. Sometimes word gets around about a cremation service for someone whose service you're not sure you should attend. Sometimes open invitations are even extended to all, yet that doesn't mean you'd automatically be welcomed with open arms. Consider the following criteria when deciding whether you should attend one. Read More