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March 21, 2023It’s time to plan a funeral, something nobody relishes, and you need to pick a flower arrangement. What kind of flowers are appropriate? What are the meanings of different types of flowers? We will answer all these questions and more to make this difficult time a little bit easier for you.
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March 17, 2023An Irish Wake is just one of the many celebrations of life that take place at The Gardens at Boca Raton, and if this traditional ceremony is one that you are interested in planning — whether for yourself or a loved one — we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible to learn more.
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December 6, 2019Religious considerations are often top of mind when making funeral arrangements. Whether you are pre-planning arrangements for yourself or planning a funeral service for a loved one, religion can play a significant role in the decision-making process. With nearly two thirds of all Americans choosing cremation over traditional ground burials, many are left wondering “What… 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, 2019What Are Memorial Engravings? Personalizing a grave is a meaningful way to pay tribute to a loved one. Beyond customizing a gravestone to have the name and the date of birth and passing, memorial engravings on benches, mausoleums, and niches allow families to add short stories that celebrate the life of their loved ones. If… 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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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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August 28, 2018Unique Funeral Traditions around the World Every country, village, and little town is unique. So, it is not surprising that there are some incredibly unique funeral traditions around the world. Have you ever wondered what a traditional funeral in China looks like? What about traditions in Bali and Taiwan? This list of unique funeral traditions… View Article
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October 18, 2017DNA Preservation DNA preservation is a new memorial option for many families in the 21st century. It helps loved ones keep the genetic information of their lost loved one available forever. DNA encodes genetic information about every human on earth, including eye color, hair color, height, skin pigmentation and other physical traits. But it also… View Article
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November 22, 2016What Is a Yizkor? Many religions have different traditions when it comes to honoring or memorializing the dead. If you’re not of the Jewish faith, you might wonder, “What is a Yizkor?” It’s actually a special prayer said to remember someone that has died. What Does Yizkor Mean? In Hebrew, the word “Yizkor” actually means… View Article
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August 30, 20162016 Yizkor Service Due to potential impact of Hurricane Matthew in Sth Florida over the coming days, the Annual Yizkor Service has been cancelled. For questions please call us at (561) 989-9190
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