Monthly Archives: April 2007

A memorial service is when there are no casketed remains, however sometimes an urn will be present. Because there is usually not a body present, a memorial service can be delayed as long as needed while waiting for family or … Continue reading →

A graveside service is a service that takes place at the site of the burial. Friends and family members of the deceased gather at the site, and the eulogy and service takes place there. When planning, it may be important … Continue reading →

The cost depends on the size, materials and number of letters. A headstone can cost as little or as much as you want depending on the style, size, material and amount of wording that you and your family chooses. The … Continue reading →

It depends on the place of death. It can take several weeks if the death took place overseas. All states require permits when a body is being moved from one state to another state. There may also be local regulations … Continue reading →

Most arrangements actually can be made online (find a local funeral home here), however there may be necessary forms that need to be filled out and signed in person. Arrangements such as choosing the appropriate flowers, in addition to choosing … Continue reading →

Yes, but you should check the law for the states involved. It is also usually easier to contact a mortuary in the state to which the body is being transported, instead of from a mortuary from the state the body … Continue reading →

Yes. It is not uncommon for persons terminally ill or incapacitated to have their funeral preplanned by a third party, such as, a next-of-kin, executor, legal representative or friend with or in many cases, without their knowledge. As difficult as … Continue reading →

Yes. There are many ways to personalize a funeral service. A friend or family member of the deceased can deliver a personal eulogy. A song that was a favorite of the deceased could be a musical selection during the service. … Continue reading →

No. However, it can be necessary in some cases, such as for a funeral with viewing. It is also sometimes the funeral home’s prerogative to require embalming if funeral plans are delayed, or if there is a long wait for … Continue reading →

Support groups can be helpful. Support groups provide an atmosphere of being among people who are going through the same thing as you. It makes some people feel less alone through the grieving process. It has also been proven that … Continue reading →

First of all, simply be being there and listening to them when they want to talk, and letting them be silent when they want to be silent. Second, let them know its OK to feel what they are feeling. Thirdly, … Continue reading →

It can. Sometimes talking to a friend or relative over and over again about the same thing can tire out, and it helps to speak to a professional who is objective. It is especially important to seek the help of … Continue reading →

Everybody is different, therefore each person grieves in a different way and at a different pace. However, in general, the more support one receives, the easier the grieving process. Being able to talk about your feelings is usually very helpful. … Continue reading →

There are several options that may help your grieving process. But remember, everyone grieves differently and at a different rate. Some people grieve longer than others. If you are seeking things that may help with your grieving process, here are … Continue reading →

There are many signs of grief. They include: disbelief, denial, shock, numbness, sadness, anger, depression, guilt, loneliness, frustration, and many others. The physical symptoms can include: chest pain, panic attacks, dizziness and trembling.

Usually funeral directors will help make these arrangements for or with the family. A death notice is a paid listing in a newspaper. An obituary is a news story. Families purchase death notices, in which they can say whatever they … Continue reading →

Not all Funeral Homes and cemetaries offer Cremation. Only a small percentage of cremation service providers have their own cremation units.

The casket or container is placed in a cremation chamber, where the temperature is raised to about 1600 degrees Fahrenheit. After approximately about two hours, all organic matter is consumed by heat or evaporation. The residue which is left is … Continue reading →

No, the purchase of a grave is not tax-deductible.

No. You see the front of the crypt when visiting a mausoleum. The name of the person who has died, along with their years of birth and death, appear on the crypt front, similar to the way it is displayed … Continue reading →

The casket is placed in a clean, dry, above-ground crypt, so the remains are protected from water and the elements of the earth.

Single crypts are designed for one entombment. There are three different kinds of double crypts: tandem crypts provide for two entombments lengthwise in one crypt; companion crypts allow for two entombments side-by-side; westminster crypts allow for two entombments, the first … Continue reading →

A community mausoleum is a building designed to provide above-ground entombment for a number of people. Sharing the costs of the mausoleum with other individuals makes it more affordable than a private mausoleum.

Entombment is the interment of human remains in a tomb or mausoleum. It involves placing a casket or urn in a crypt, and then sealed.