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September 20, 2017After A Loved One Dies One of the toughest times for people to make difficult decisions is immediately after a loved one dies. Funeral planning comes at a time when people are grieving over the deceased, which can sometimes mean one can make a wrong choice or forget to do something that might cost them… View Article
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September 19, 2017Life Celebration Funerals A funeral is an event that marks the end of a loved one’s life, allowing family members and friends to gather in a peaceful setting and quietly honor their loved one. However, in recent years, some people have chosen life celebration funerals, which is a more non-traditional approach to saying goodbye. But… View Article
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September 19, 2017Social Media Posts and Funerals The world has become a much smaller place in the past decade as the Internet and social media have connected people from every corner of the earth. But the very technology that allows us to stay connected with family and friends is the thing that also seems to be detrimentally… View Article
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August 22, 2017Funeral Planning Checklist A lot is going in the hours and days after losing a loved one. Apart from the time you need to be able to grieve, there is a lot of planning and work to be done, even if the loved one had done some end-of-life planning. The following is a check list… View Article
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August 4, 2017What Does a Funeral Director Do? A funeral director’s job involves a lot—in fact, funeral directors go through a ton of schooling to receive a degree in funeral service education. Plus, they have to serve an apprenticeship under another funeral director for a year or two. Then, to become a licensed funeral director, they have to pass… View Article
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July 31, 2017Live Streaming Funerals The ability to live stream a funeral service is important today, as people are moving to all different corners of the earth. Family members and friends might not be able to travel at the last minute to attend a funeral for a friend or relative, but if the funeral home is able… View Article
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July 27, 2017Planning a funeral reception can feel overwhelming during a time of grief, but it is also one of the most meaningful ways to celebrate a loved one’s life. At The Gardens of Boca Raton, we understand the value of gathering with friends and family after a service. That is why so many families ask: Should… View Article
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July 25, 2017Including Family There are times when family and friends are unable to make it to their lost loved one’s funeral, whether it be because of money, timing or logistics. But, just because they can’t attend in person, doesn’t mean they want to be left out of the service. So how can you help those from… View Article
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June 23, 2017What Is a Green Burial? While most people understand that natural burial is the internment of a dead body back into the soil in a manner that doesn’t slow down or prevent decomposition, many still wonder about green burials. The short answer is that a natural burial and a green burial are essentially the same… View Article
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June 19, 2017Funeral Music There is usually music being played in the background during most funeral services, but who decides what music should be played? Many times the music of choice is low-key, choral music that has a somber tone at a peaceful level. But what if the widow of a lost loved one wants to choose… View Article
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June 16, 2017Using Professional Photographers Hiring a professional photographer for a funeral service isn’t something most people think about after a loved one dies. Of course, they want the funeral to be respectful and they want to honor their lost friend of family member, so hiring a photographer might feel like inappropriate. But, in fact, funeral photography… View Article
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May 24, 2017Funeral Gift Etiquette Attending a funeral or memorial for a friend or loved one we recently lost is an emotional time for everyone. Many people hope to comfort the family members of the deceased by offering a gift, but others wonder if bringing a gift to a funeral service is appropriate. Attending a funeral is… View Article
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