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September 29, 2020The high water table presents issues with in-ground cemeteries in South Florida. For this reason, it’s essential to know what to expect when choosing between an in-ground or above-ground burial either during the pre-planning process or when making immediate need arrangements for a loved one. South Florida is known for its infamous hurricane season and… View Article
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January 8, 2020Boca Raton as a Resting Place Choosing Boca Raton, Florida, as a final resting place for yourself or a loved one is a big decision. People often have intense feelings about where they would like to be laid to rest. Some have a spot planned, next to a spouse or family member. Others may not… View Article
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November 13, 2019Choosing the right music to honor a loved one is essential to modern funeral planning. Music speaks directly to the soul. It gives us language when our own words fall short and allows us to express grief, love, memory, and hope in profoundly moving ways. Today’s memorial services often combine traditional elements with personalized details… View Article
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November 1, 2019Pre-planning Funeral Benefits The idea of pre-planning funeral expenses and arrangements may be difficult to contemplate. Dealing with the concept of one’s mortality is complex and can bring on many feelings. Maybe you’ve been wondering to yourself for a while if and where to start the process, or perhaps you’ve decided that now is the… View Article
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October 21, 2019Planning a Child’s Funeral There’s nothing as heartbreaking as planning a child’s funeral. As parents, burying a child involves much more than that. We’re also saying goodbye to our hopes and dreams for our child. We lament all the opportunities they’ll not experience – graduations, weddings, births. Losing a child makes us feel lost, angry,… View Article
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September 16, 2019At funerals, it’s important to show respect, and part of doing so is dressing in proper funeral attire. Our funeral counselors are familiar with the struggle men have around this topic. Oftentimes, they don’t know what to wear to a funeral. Men are expected to show their respect by wearing polished and subdued outfits. Some… View Article
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September 10, 2019Choosing a Pallbearer Many cultures share the act of having pallbearers during a loved one’s funeral. Essentially, pallbearers are chosen to either carry or escort the casket at a funeral. In most cultures, participating in a loved one’s funeral as a pallbearer is one of the highest honors someone is given. However, family members often… View Article
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August 30, 2019MAUSOLEUMS DEFINED A mausoleum is an above-ground, free-standing building that has crypts or any other type of burial compartments to hold remains. They are found in many cemeteries, yet they vary in size, design, and purpose. For years, mausoleums have been chosen as a way to commemorate and honor the deceased. Mausoleums are building constructions… View Article
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July 1, 2019Other Ways to Use Funeral Flowers Giving flowers at a funeral is a tradition that can be traced back to 14,000 years ago. The use of funeral flowers is something that many families choose to take part in, as a way to both remember their loved one and decorate the room where the funeral will… View Article
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April 29, 2019The History of Funerary Art Funerary art is a cultural practice that dates back to ancient civilizations. More than art, these are monuments to celebrate and memorialize the dead. Funerary art may serve as an article the dead can use in the afterlife, an item to celebrate their accomplishments, or in some cases, funerary art… View Article
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April 4, 2019What to Wear to a Celebration of Life When someone dies, we need an opportunity to say goodbye, to honor their loves, and to celebrate the legacy they left behind. However, on many occasions, families want to hold a memorial service or a celebration of life ceremony instead of a traditional funeral. The rise of… View Article
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April 2, 2019What is a Casket Spray? When planning a funeral for a loved one, families often include flower arrangements as a symbol of love, sympathy, and respect. Flowers create a background of warmth and beauty, which adds to the dignity and consolation of the funeral service. A casket spray is a common funeral arrangement that goes… View Article
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