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This question from one of our visitors illustrates why it is so important to have your wishes clearly spelled out when it comes to final plans, as well as appointing a health care proxy. There is no national or local … Continue reading
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A Sarcophagus is a stone container that holds a coffin of the deceased. Historically, persons of high birth (kings, pharaohs) were buried in a sarcophagus – usually highly decorated, inscribed with symbols and prayers and inlaid with precious metals and … Continue reading
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A New Orleans-style funeral, also known as a Jazz Funeral is a term to describe the funerary traditions associated with “the Big Easy.” A typical “funeral with music” as the locals prefer to call it, starts with a march of … Continue reading
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A crypt usually refers to a stone structure that houses human remains – often they are under churches and cathedrals, though in modern times, they are found under mausoleums as well.
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The term “sky burial” can refer to several very different burial traditions, both ancient (like the Sky Burial rituals practiced by Tibetan Buddhists or the Zoroastrians) and modern (such as scattering ashes at high altitude). The Tibetan Buddhist practice a … Continue reading
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This is a question that really needs to be answered by a Funeral Director or the management staff of the cemetery in question. Laws regarding burial, or scattering of ashes vary state to state and restrictions on burial can vary … Continue reading
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If you are truly interested in becoming a Funeral Director, the first place to do a little research is your state’s (or the state in which you would like to work) requirements for obtaining licensure as a Funeral Director. Some … Continue reading
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A Living Will, also known as an Advance Health Care Directive, is a legally binding document that outlines specific wishes in regards to treatment if the patient is incapacitated and unable to give informed consent. Often a Health Care Proxy … Continue reading
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Most adults in the United States do not have a will – taking the time to prepare one can protect your family, finances and property. Some of the things you will need to think about, and get down on paper, … Continue reading
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There are many career choices in the Funeral Industry besides being a Funeral Director – many of them are sales and support positions, and can be very lucrative for the motivated individual. There are Insurance and Pre-Plan Coordinators, administrative professionals … Continue reading
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