Taking your child to his or her first funeral can be a challenging experience. While some children will hardly know what’s happening, others can be distraught by the tangible grief in the room. The age at which it’s appropriate to expose your child to a funeral depends largely on the child—some children will be ready for the experience when they’re young and others will not. When you finally decide to have your child accompany you to the funeral home, here are three things to remember that can help make the process go smoother. Read More»
Dealing with the death of someone you love can be very difficult, and during that time you’ll need to make some important decisions. If the deceased decided to be cremated after their passing, but didn’t choose an urn, you may need to select the urn that will hold their remains. The urn that you select will be the way that you honor them in the afterlife, and will be a representation of the life that they lived. Read More»
After the death of a family member, you can expect to spend much of your time making funeral arrangements. While the process will be easier if your family member planned the specifics of this event in advance, the reality is that not everyone takes the time to do so. One of your first priorities will be to contact a few funeral homes in your community and evaluate whether they’ll be able to provide the venue for the funeral visitation and the service itself. Read More»
When you are notified that someone you know or are related to has passed on, your initial reaction will likely be sorrow and sadness to hear of their passing. However, while making plans to attend the funeral, one big concern will likely come up: What will be the most appropriate thing to wear? Years ago, dressing for a funeral was easy for a gal– just pick out a black or gray outfit and you were good to go. Read More»
Your loved one may have expressed their desires to have a traditional funeral that included an open casket viewing at a funeral home and a burial at a cemetery. Unfortunately, factors out of your control may not make that possible. You may come to the conclusion that a cremation will be the best choice in one of these 4 situations.
The Funeral Cannot Happen Right Away
It can be difficult for family to quickly get together because death is usually sudden. Read More»