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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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Planning a Funeral During a Family Feud: A Guide

22 October 2021
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If you're planning a funeral to which you need to invite feuding family members, you may have some concerns. Thankfully, there are steps you can take to make sure that the final farewell goes off without a hitch and everyone gets to pay their respects regardless of how they feel about each other. Read on to find out more! Schedule a 'family meeting' It may be a good idea to set up a meeting with the feuding parties. Read More 

Benefits of Buying a Monument from a Funeral Home

28 July 2021
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Where should you buy a monument? Most bereaved families ask this question, and the choice usually lies between a funeral home and an independent artisan. It is common for families to approach an independent gravestone maker because they believe funeral homes are not in the business of making and selling headstones. However, most — if not all — funeral homes today sell monuments. In fact, there are situations when buying a headstone from a funeral home is better than purchasing from an independent artisan. Read More 

The Benefits of Webcasting a Funeral

30 April 2021
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Many people think of funerals as depressing and sombre events. But what if this stigma didn't exist? This article talks about how webcasting a funeral service can bring some joy to these events. What is webcasting? Webcasting is the process of broadcasting live video on the internet using either a dedicated webpage or through social media platforms like Facebook or YouTube. This allows those who couldn't be there in person to watch the proceedings remotely. Read More 

Should a Cemetery Memorial Be Approved Before It’s Installed?

28 January 2021
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Cemetery memorials are installed at a loved one's final resting place, although it would understandably be distressing if their headstone wasn't as final as you thought. While it's rare for a headstone to be removed, it has happened before. But why would anyone do such a thing? A Removed Memorial In February 2020, a South Australia family were shocked to discover that their son's headstone had been removed without their knowledge. Read More