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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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November 16, 2016Jewish Funeral Traditions There are several different denominations within Judaism, and most of them have different views concerning Jewish funeral traditions. Most of those different sects within the faith happen to believe that holiness is attained through following all the commandments and laws laid out in the Torah. The Torah, which is the first five… View Article
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November 10, 2016Storage Options for Cremations Cremated ashes are often stored in what we knew as cremation urns. However, a cremation urn can be stored in many places from your home to a Columbarium and other places. In fact, some people even choose to bury cremated remains or scatter the ashes, while some cultural traditions include turning… View Article
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November 9, 2016Types of Funeral Services Planning what type of funeral service you should have is a relatively strange exercise because it’s like you’re planning a get-together in your honor that you know you won’t get to attend. However, leaving a well-detailed plan for your funeral service for your family will alleviating them of making difficult decisions… View Article
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October 25, 2016A military burial is one of the last moments the United States can honor one of its service members or veterans. But there’s often a lot of confusion surrounding just what will the military pay for, as far as a veteran’s funeral and burial. At The Gardens of Boca Raton Cemetery & Funeral Services, we’ve… View Article
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October 24, 2016Funeral Home vs. Funerals at Home When a loved one dies, we’re often forced to make a flurry of decisions at the worst possible time to make decisions. From dealing with their estate, to deciding on a burial plot and casket, to deciding how we want the funeral to happen. Some people consider having a… View Article
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October 20, 2016Life Insurance Importance As we get older, we start thinking about the people around us and those in our family that we want to protect and support. Whether it is planning out our funeral so our family does not have to be burdened mentally or financially during such a difficult time, or understanding how important… View Article
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October 18, 2016Funeral Etiquette Tips No one ever wants to stand out as rude or improper, especially at such a serious occasion as a funeral or memorial service in a funeral parlor. But many times, whether it is because of the uneasiness of the situation, the emotionality of everything, or just the fact we have not been… View Article
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October 12, 2016Military Funerals Our nation’s military service members and veterans have earned our gratitude and respect, but they also earned an honorable military funeral that signifies their dedication to the United States. But knowing how to plan a military funeral might not be something family members already understand, so this will explain what you need to… 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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August 22, 2016Why Funerals? Most people often say they just don’t like going to a funeral, or that they have trouble with funerals. It’s completely understandable because it’s often considered a macabre ritual that’s unnecessary. But before we offend someone’s family by not attending a funeral, let’s first try to understand why we have funerals and why… View Article
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August 10, 2016Pre-Planning Benefits There are many benefits to preplanning your funeral, but we specifically want to share some thoughts on how your family members will appreciate your forethought the most. While no one wants to think about their own death, less make plans for what happens after they die, preplanning your funeral is actually a kindness… View Article
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July 30, 2016Hindu Funerals Despite the Hindu religion having over 1 billion followers, many Americans have never experienced a funeral for a person with Hindu beliefs. So if you’re going to a Hindu funeral for the first time, you’re not alone in wondering what you should expect. Paying your respect at the funeral of a friend or… View Article
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