Monthly Archives: February 2010

The body is buried shortly after death, usually in a simple casket. No viewing or visitation is involved, so no embalming is necessary. A memorial service may be held at the graveside or later. Direct burial usually costs less than … Continue reading →

Funeral directors are there to help. They are listeners and counselors, tribute planners and crisis managers. Through discussions with you, based on information you share about your wishes and details about your loved one, they are able to offer guidance … Continue reading →

No. However, the Social Security Administration will pay for a portion of the funeral expenses. A lump sum is paid to the spouse or dependent children of the deceased. If a veteran’s death is service-connected, then the government will pay … Continue reading →

Notifying family and friends of a loved one’s death can be a daunting task. Close family members and friends should be notified in a personal manner such as a telephone call. Don’t be afraid to reach asko the first few … Continue reading →

Children should be told of a death in the family. State it as simply as possible. Give brief explanations and honest answers to your child’s questions. Don’t hide death from children by telling them lies to make the subject easier. … Continue reading →

This is a highly personal decision, so only you can decide which is the best Funeral Home for your needs. We suggest beginning by contacting Funeral Directors in your area and visiting the Funeral Homes. Tour the facilities, speak with … Continue reading →

By making arrangements in advance, you were able to express your own wishes and relieve this emotional burden from your family. By funding your funeral in advance, you also relieved the financial burden from your family. Usually, these arrangements can … Continue reading →

Your first step would be to contact your Funeral Director. Laws vary from state to state (some do not allow pets to be interred in human cemeteries, some do and some have no laws regarding it at all) and locally. … Continue reading →

There are many instances where a certified death certificate is going to be required. These include: financial Information; checking, savings, trust or money market accounts; annuities; Certificates of Deposit; IRAs; mortgage/personal loans; mutual funds; pension funds; and stocks and bonds. … Continue reading →

Allow yourself the time that you need to grieve the loss of a loved one. The grieving process is different for everyone; it may take you longer or shorter to grieve your loss than it would someone else. Do not … Continue reading →

Immediately after the funeral, the family sometimes invites the attendees to join them for food or a reception at their home or designated place. This gives everyone a chance to talk and provides some time to relax and refresh. Sometimes … Continue reading →

Planning ahead will relieve family members of the stress of making some of the decisions. It also allows you to choose your funeral preference, and pay in advance if desired. It allows you to choose the specific items you want … Continue reading →

Yes. Regardless of an organ removal, the techniques used by embalmers ensure that the deceased’s appearance will not be compromised. When an organ is removed, the body is stitched up afterward in the same way a live person is stitched … Continue reading →

The “Five Stages of Grief” refer to the psychological model originally developed by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross. It describes the normal grieving stages people go through when coping with a loss. Some people go through all five, some do not, though everyone … Continue reading →

You can create a Web site in memory of your loved one who has passed. Place photos on it. Share your personal story, any poetry you have written, or anything that touches you. You can also allow it to be … Continue reading →

Losing a loved one – whether through unexpected or anticipated circumstances – is always traumatic. This is especially true with the death of a spouse. It is one of life’s most profound losses. The transition from spouse to widowed is … Continue reading →

Nowadays, caskets are available for rental, just to fulfill that need. Speak with your Funeral Director about your preference to rent, rather than buy, a casket for the viewing and they will be able to show you the options available … Continue reading →