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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 For years, mausoleums have been chosen as a way to commemorate and honor the deceased. Mausoleums are building constructions with the sole purpose of housing someone’s remains. 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,… 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 30, 2019The Most Historical Funeral Monuments All over the world, there are historical funeral monuments paying tribute to prominent figures in history. Ancient mausoleums can be found from India to Brazil and even right here in the United States. Many of these monuments and mausoleums have become famous places that receive thousands of visitors every day…. 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 15, 2019Peaceful Burial Locations Most people are not thinking about where they would want to be buried. But, taking a few minutes to consider where their final resting place should be as part of their pre-planning arrangements is imperative. These cemeteries offer authentic, beautiful, and peaceful burial locations across the United States. For years, their gorgeous… 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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December 21, 2018How to Write a Funeral Sermon Outline Choosing the right words, honoring the deceased, and comforting their family and friends. Although every funeral sermon is different, they are still somewhat similar in their base structure. Delivering a funeral is one of the greatest responsibilities of Funeral Directors or funeral speakers. Our funeral home directors are… View Article
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December 19, 2018CHOOSING WHAT TO WEAR TO A WAKE Navigating the etiquette of what to wear to a funeral or a wake can be challenging. Simple fashion etiquette can create much confusion, as you don’t want to disrespect the family and friends. When you’re considering what to wear to a wake, you want to be as respectful… View Article
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December 17, 2018What Are Facebook Memorial Pages? We all know that social media is part of our daily life. With over 2 billion active users, there’s no doubt that some of them are passing away, leaving behind their Facebook accounts. However, what happens to a Facebook account once someone dies? Back in 2009, Facebook introduced memorial pages,… View Article
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