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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 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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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 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, 2017At The Gardens of Boca Raton, we guide families through every stage of the funeral planning process, including one of their most personal questions: Can you put things in a casket? The answer is yes, in most cases, you can include small keepsakes that hold meaning for your loved one. These additions help families express… 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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May 9, 2017Minister Performing Services For centuries, communities have looked to their religious leaders to perform funeral services for their loved ones. But things have changed in recent decades, and people now look for other options. What if someone doesn’t have a minister available to perform the service, who else can they ask to do it? The… View Article
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March 26, 2017Hospice Care When a loved one is dealing with a terminal illness, family and friends want them to be as comfortable as possible, getting the best care by quality personnel. Hospice was created for exactly those reasons. But there are different hospice groups to choose from, which begs the question of how to choose the… View Article
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March 23, 2017Sending Flowers Dating back centuries, people all over the world have used flowers to serve as a tribute to a lost loved one. Mourners bringing flowers for the funeral of their deceased friend or family member has become a tradition that continues to this day. But some might wonder, is this tradition still valid? Flowers… View Article
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February 28, 2017Filing Official Death Certificates Coping with a loss impacts people on an emotional level, but there are still final steps that need to be taken from a legal perspective. This includes filing a death certificate. Filing an official death certificate isn’t difficult, but there are several steps one needs to take to make sure everything… View Article
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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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