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Make Memorial Candles That Celebrate The Good Times A Part Of Funeral Plans

Grief is a complex and sometimes overwhelming experience, and the days around the funeral are typically the start of a period of mourning over your lost loved one. However, it doesn’t all have to be doom and gloom in the aftermath of a death. It’s okay to celebrate a life well lived, even while making funeral plans. One way that you can celebrate your loved one’s life is by creating memorial candles that celebrate many of the best moments of the deceased person’s life.…

Don't Be Afraid To Make These Changes After You've Pre-Planned Your Funeral

There are many advantages to pre-planning your funeral, but you should never feel as though your wishes are set in stone if you want to change them. When you go through the pre-planning process, the funeral home of your choice will have a copy of your wishes on record. If things change in the months or years after you create this document, though, you simply need to return to the funeral home and refine your wishes.…

The Do's And Don'ts Of Having A Themed Burial Service

Themed parties are common. People plan fun themed birthday parties and baby showers every day. However, themed funerals and burial services are quite rare. Having a themed burial service can allow you to say good-bye to your loved one while celebrating something that was very important to the person. If you decide that a themed funeral is the right way to say good-bye, here are some do’s and don’ts to ensure that the memorial service goes as smoothly as possible.…

The Dos And Don'ts Of Finding A Place To Sit At A Funeral

Attending a funeral can be an act of courage, and it’s certainly one of strength in most cases. Funerals are intense events even when you were not very close to the deceased person. Emotions can run high, and they can easily remind you of your own mortality. You may also fret over where you are supposed to sit at a funeral, but take comfort in the fact that where you sit is not important in comparison to attending a funeral.…

Planning Your Loved One's Funeral? 4 Steps To Overcome Hurt Feelings Among Family Members

Planning a funeral for a loved one is always difficult, but when there are hard feelings among family members, the process can be unbearable. Planning your loved one’s funeral doesn’t have to turn into a battle. If you’ve been put in charge of making the arrangements, using the following steps will help you avoid the hard feelings that could destroy the solemnity of your loved one’s funeral. Agree to a Truce…

Tips To Keep In Mind For Your Loved One's Final Arrangements

Laying a loved one to rest is the most difficult thing that most people will do in their lives. It is an incredibly emotional time period that is difficult to get through. However, when planning a funeral and final arrangements, you will need to be aware of some decisions and steps that will help you to get through the process. Follow these steps below to weigh your options and decide on the best way to lay your loved one to rest.…

Sweet Ways To Express Grief As Love At A Funeral

Grief is the complex mental anguish that happens after a deep loss, and it can be especially acute after the death of a loved one. On the other side of grief, though, is all the joy and love that the person brought to your life. Grief only occurs when one has loved deeply, so it can be helpful to hold onto that love even as you allow yourself to grieve. Here are four ways that you can express grief as love at the funeral for your lost loved one.…

4 Ways To Get Memorial Service Inspirations From Museums

Going to a museum is often like looking into the past and celebrating all types of life. This includes historical figures, artists, and even animals that have gone extinct. The quiet and peaceful setting of a museum can draw a lot of inspiration when you are planning a memorial service for someone. There are a lot of similarities, and by getting ideas from a museum, you have the ability to create a memorial service that truly honors the life of your loved one.…

3 Roles People Can Fill to Help You During a Funeral

When a loved one passes away and people begin to reach out to you to offer their condolences, these messages of sympathy are often paired with an offer to lend a hand. While some people ask for help with food preparation or even childcare, you should also think forward a few days to the funeral service and consider how you may be able to involve those who are pledging their assistance.…

How To Handle Unexpected Funeral Expenses With Your Funeral Home

You may think that a loved one is prepared for their final arrangements and the costs of those arrangements. But the truth is, many people planned for their end of life expenses a decade or more ago before their retirement and the money that was set aside is not enough to cover current funeral expense costs. This can leave you with unpaid expenses, including headstones, vaults, and even casket costs. If you are left with some of these expenses, and you aren’t sure how to handle them and make sure your loved one’s end-of-life expenses are covered, here are some methods to consider.…