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Whether attending, preplanning, or arranging a funeral/memorial service, FuneralAdvice.com is here to assist you in dealing with this difficult experience. By answering questions you may have and providing you with information regarding the healing process; financial concerns; news matters concerning … Continue reading →

The information provided on funeraladvice.com is, at best, of a general nature and cannot substitute for the advice of a licensed professional (for instance, a qualified funeral home director, attorney, accountant or other). funeraladvice.com is not a funeral director nor … Continue reading →

Yes, you can have a public viewing prior to cremation. This does not necessarily mean the body would have to be emblamed, but there are multiple factors that need to be considered regarding embalming such as time between death and … Continue reading →

Exhumation is the removal of human remains from a grave. Sometimes it is done for investigative purposes, and sometimes to move the deceased to another resting place. Exhumation is becoming more commonplace nowadays, with the advanced scientific techniques that can be … Continue reading →

Over 6,000 Americans died abroad last year, according to the State Department – some tourists, some business travelers and others, expatriates. According to the statistics, more than half of those deaths were due to unforeseen events such as illness or … Continue reading →

There are several kinds of Power of Attorney – given the discussions on our site, we will talk about the Power of Attorney for Health Care. The “agent” (usually the patient) will assign Power of Attorney (often shortened to “POA”) … Continue reading →

Many people choose to be buried in their country of origin, so this scenario is becoming increasingly common in various parts of the United States. The best idea is to immediately contact your Funeral Director – he or she is … Continue reading →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

One important consideration when planning a pre-need funeral is where the remains will be buried, entombed or scattered. You can choose to pay in advance (prepaid funeral) or simply make all the arrangements (preplanned funeral) which puts less burden on … Continue reading →

You can make arrangements directly with a funeral home. You can also make decisions about your arrangements in advance, but not pay them in advance. You can also choose to plan through a funeral planning or memorial society. This is … Continue reading →

Funeral services differ depending upon the religious and personal beliefs of the family. Funeral services can be held at a church, temple, funeral home, or even the residence. Most people choose the funeral home, because of its centralized location. Whether the … Continue reading →

While there is no substitute for a personal visit if you are able to do so, there are many other ways to express your sympathy. E-mail is appropriate from those who are not intimate with the family such as a … Continue reading →

A formal visitation provides a time and place for friends to offer their expressions of sorrow and sympathy. This practice is most common among the Protestant and Catholic faiths. The obituary should tell you the visitation hours and when the … Continue reading →

Using your own words, express your sympathy. Kind words about the person who has died is always appropriate. If the family wants to talk, they usually simply need to express their feelings; they aren’t necessarily looking for a response from … Continue reading →

While you may feel hesitant about intruding on the family during their grief, it is important to visit them. It lets the family know that while their loved one is gone, they are not alone; that while suffering a great loss, … Continue reading →

The information provided on funeraladvice.com is, at best, of a general nature and cannot substitute for the advice of a licensed professional (for instance, a qualified funeral home director, attorney, accountant or other). funeraladvice.com is not a funeral director nor … Continue reading →

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