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The Top 10 Books On Grief After the loss of a loved one, everyone experiences grief differently. However, grief extends beyond the person who suffered the loss. Those close to the person in mourning also feel the effects of grief, and are often at a loss when it comes to guidance or advice on what... 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 22, 2017The Benefits of Pre-Planning Funeral Expenses Think back to the funerals you have gone to in the past, whether they were for family members, friends or co-workers. Remember how the grief affected the family of the deceased, and how many different steps were involved with the funeral, from the viewing to the funeral service to… View Article
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June 21, 2017Preparing Children for Funerals Children are usually the picture of innocence because they haven’t yet experienced many of the difficulties adults have, specifically the loss of a family member or friend to death. To ensure they are prepared, it’s important to sit down and talk with the younger ones before a funeral proceeding. There are… 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 18, 2017Funeral Documents Preplanning your funeral is one of the smartest and kindest things you can do for your family. Rather than force them to make very difficult decisions, and come up with funds to pay for the funeral, you can alleviate many issues by getting your own funeral documents together ahead of time. A funeral… 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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June 1, 2017Life Insurance Death Benefits In the insurance world, the term “death benefits” often refers to the amount of money that is paid out by an insurance company after a life insurance claim is filed by someone. Of course, that insurance claim is only paid out if it’s valid, filed correctly, and the beneficiaries are still… 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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May 24, 2017What to Wear | Hindu Funerals The Hindu religion is considered one of the most popular religions in the world, with over one billion followers worldwide. While most of the religion’s worshipers are located in India, there is a large group of people in America that follow Hindu beliefs. However, many of us still don’t… View Article
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May 22, 2017Life Insurance? No one ever wants to think about when they might die, so the question of, “Should I have life insurance?” often brings up that very point. But anyone who is married or has children should certainly get life insurance to help protect their loved ones financially. A life insurance policy is meant to… View Article
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May 20, 2017Table of Contents Placing Items in Caskets Common Items to Place in Caskets Should There be an Open Casket? Choosing a Custom Casket Customizing Caskets Placing Items in Caskets The practice of placing things in a casket of a lost loved one dates back centuries, as people often want to share the things that… View Article
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May 11, 2017Public Viewings Whether or not to have a public viewing after a loved one dies can be a difficult decision to make when you are planning a funeral. It’s tough to decide for or against because it’s a very heavy moment, and many people might pressure you one way or another. Before we get into… View Article
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