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Funeral Services: Your Options

As the saying goes, 'In the midst of life, we are in death.' Losing a loved one or thinking about planning your own funeral is very going to be a very nice or easy process. However, it is an unavoidable fact of life that at some point we all have to face our own mortality. Last year, after losing my mother and father in close succession and making the arrangements for their funerals and burial, I decided to put some plans in place for my own funeral service so that it is easier for those I leave behind. I have learnt a lot about funerals and I would like to share it here.

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Dressing a Loved One for Their Burial or Cremation

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Planning a funeral for a loved one can result in a number of unexpected decisions. For example, what should your loved one be wearing for their burial or cremation? Hopefully they left instructions regarding this matter, and then it's just a case of honoring their wishes. But when no such information is available, how do you decide? Suitable Attire or No Attire Your loved one doesn't actually have to wear anything for burial. Read More 

Why Picking a Granite Headstone Is a Smart Idea

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When choosing a headstone for a loved one, everyone wants to get the best. However, it's hard to choose the right headstone without considering certain aspects. Most people think about the headstone's size and shape, but they don't always focus on the material that makes it.  A headstone can be made of various materials, such as iron, sandstone, bronze, wood, slate, marble and fieldstones. However, headstones made of granite have become popular these days. Read More 

3 Reasons Cremation Services Have Gained Surging Fame Across the World

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Most people today don't just think of what they could do to live longer, but they also think about how they want to be interred once they die. While some people still choose to be buried when they die, others choose to be cremated. During cremation, the deceased's body is burnt into ashes, and it's often done at a crematorium. Various statistics reveal that the number of people who choose to be cremated has significantly increased across the globe. Read More