Dos And Don'ts Of Caring For A Headstone

When you purchase a gravestone for your loved one who has passed on, you take great care to ensure you buy a quality piece that will stand the test of time. Unfortunately, after being exposed to the elements for several months or years, the headstone can begin to show signs of wear and tear. Here are a few simple dos and don'ts to help you expertly care for the headstone of a loved one. [Read More]

Why Make Funeral Pre-Arrangements?

Funerals are important cultural events that allow people to grieve a person's death while celebrating their life. Funerals require quite a bit of planning. Fortunately, many of these details can be arranged ahead of time. Pre-arranging a funeral offers several benefits. Here are four reasons that people cite regarding their reasons for pre-planning funerals: 1. Relieve your family from the burden of funeral planning. Everyone mourns differently, but grief takes its toll on everyone, no matter how they choose to show it. [Read More]

Cremation: Why Is Your Loved One's Weight Being Discussed?

When arranging the cremation of a loved one, some families might find it odd, and even a little distasteful, when a funeral director raises a certain delicate matter. It's a difficult time, so why do they need to talk about the fact that your loved one was overweight? The Logistics of Cremation The logistics of cremating someone are fairly universal. Your loved one's remains are placed inside the cremation chamber, and once the process has been completed, you're presented with their ashes. [Read More]

Does a Loved One Need to Be Embalmed Prior to Their Funeral?

There are many things that must be discussed when planning the funeral of a loved one. A certain matter may arise, and that's whether or not to embalm your loved one. Embalming involves feeding chemicals into a person's arterial network as a means of preserving their remains, generally for the purposes of presenting the remains at an open casket funeral. How do you know if this step will be necessary for your loved one? [Read More]