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Having the support of other people is the single most important factor in healing from a loss. Even if you aren’t comfortable talking about your feelings under normal circumstances, it’s important to talk about them when you’re grieving. Knowing that … Continue reading
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The definition of grief includes the emotions and sensations accompanying the loss of someone or something dear to you. The English word comes from the Old French “greve,” meaning a heavy burden, which makes sense, given that grief can weigh … Continue reading
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All of the fixtures remain in place at all stages of the funeral proceedings. The only exception to this would be at the request of crematorium staff, if, for example, metal handles had been affixed to a coffin that was … Continue reading
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Before you can even begin planning a funeral, you must first know where it will end. If it is to be a cremation, what will be done with the cremains? Will they be buried or retained? If they are to … Continue reading
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VA will pay up to $300.00 toward burial and funeral expenses, and a $150.00 plot interment allowance for deaths prior to Dec. 1, 2001. The plot interment allowance is $300.00 for deaths on or after Dec. 1, 2001. If the … Continue reading
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VA will pay up to $1,500.00 towards burial expenses for deaths prior to Sept. 10, 2001. For deaths after Sept. 11, 2001, VA will pay $2,000.00. If the veteran is buried in a VA national cemetery, some or all of … Continue reading
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You paid for a veteran’s burial or funeral and you have not been reimbursed by another government agency or some other source, such as the deceased veteran’s employer and the veteran was discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. In addition, … Continue reading
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A VA Burial Allowance is a partial reimbursement of an eligible vateran’s burial and funeral costs. When the cause of death is not service-related, the reimbursement is generally described as two payments: a burial and funeral expense allowance, and a … Continue reading
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As there are many options involved in this scenario, it is highly recommended to contact a Funeral Director in the destination state to plan the final transportation of your loved one. Transportation can either be by car or by airline, … Continue reading
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Permitting family and friends to view the body of the deceased at a visitation or during the funeral service can be a valuable experience. The most important reason for viewing the body is to help people accept the reality of … Continue reading
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You will need to bring several things with you to the funeral home for the initial arrangement conference, assuming you have them available: the deceased person’s Social Security number, military service history summary form, any deed for a cemetery plot … Continue reading
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Most deaths occur in health care institutions such as hospitals and nursing homes. When a person is checked into a health care institution the question is usually asked which funeral home is the family’s choice. If the death occurs outside … Continue reading
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The National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) offers these tips for smart planning. 1. Be an informed consumer. Don’t be reluctant to ask questions. 2. Today’s funeral director offers a variety of options to meet your financial needs and wishes. Families … Continue reading
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