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February 13, 2017Funeral Cost Determining Factors Funerals are often considered expensive for several different reasons. However, when you consider the many different services that go into the funeral process, from picking up the deceased (at any time, day or night) all the way to laying them to rest, it is easier to see where the costs are…. View Article
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January 23, 2017Funeral Guestbooks One of the more common things you’ll find at a funeral is a funeral guestbook. This allows people attending the funeral a chance to sign in and let the grieving family know they attended the memorial. While it is common, people might be wondering if they need to offer a funeral guestbook at… View Article
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December 22, 2016Choosing a Funeral Speaker When you are planning a funeral for a lost loved one, or when you are pre-planning your own funeral, there are dozens of decisions to be made. If it’s someone else’s funeral, you are likely making many of these decisions under duress, while grieving the death of a friend of family… View Article
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December 13, 2016Choosing a Final Resting Place Choosing your final resting place, where your body or your cremated remains will be buried or entombed, is a decision made in which we think we won’t see the benefits from. On the contrary, we’ll feel it in our hearts, knowing that we’ve already made a very difficult decision while… View Article
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December 7, 2016Perpetual Care The term “perpetual care” generally refers to the funds used for repair and general maintenance of cemetery grounds, which includes landscaping and lawn mowing during the growing season. These funds also help keep the roads and paths clear for visitors. Some states actually require “perpetual care,” which is also known as “permanent care”… View Article
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December 2, 2016There are plenty of decisions people must make when considering their own funeral or service for a loved one. Those decisions range from being buried in a casket or being cremated, and what type of funeral services they should get. Also, are they aware of the differences between above-ground burials and the traditional in-ground burial?… View Article
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November 29, 2016Thinking about your funeral can feel uncomfortable, but early planning is a thoughtful gift for your loved ones. Preplanning reduces their stress during a difficult time and ensures your final wishes are respected. When Should I Begin Planning My Funeral? There’s no exact age or time that’s universally right for planning a funeral. However, many… View Article
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November 18, 2016Funeral Director Duties We’re going to touch on each of those duties to give you a better idea of what the profession is all about. Helping Families Cope With Loss Possibly the most important duty a funeral director has is to help an emotional family make good decisions about the funeral services and burial of… View Article
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November 9, 2016Planning funeral arrangements represents one of life’s most significant decisions, whether pre-planning your own services or making arrangements for a beloved family member. The National Funeral Directors Association reports that the 2025 cremation rate was approximately 63.4%, reflecting changing preferences that have expanded the types of funeral services families choose today. Modern funeral service options… View Article
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October 25, 2016A military burial is one of the last moments the United States can honor one of its service members or veterans. But there’s often a lot of confusion surrounding just what will the military pay for, as far as a veteran’s funeral and burial. At The Gardens of Boca Raton Cemetery & Funeral Services, we’ve… View Article
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October 24, 2016Funeral Home vs. Funerals at Home When a loved one dies, we’re often forced to make a flurry of decisions at the worst possible time to make decisions. From dealing with their estate, to deciding on a burial plot and casket, to deciding how we want the funeral to happen. Some people consider having a… View Article
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October 18, 2016Funeral Etiquette Tips No one ever wants to stand out as rude or improper, especially at such a serious occasion as a funeral or memorial service in a funeral parlor. But many times, whether it is because of the uneasiness of the situation, the emotionality of everything, or just the fact we have not been… View Article
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