Planning a Funeral

Ways to Upgrade Your Funeral Business

18 December 2018

Most family-owned and -operated funeral homes tend to operate in much the same way as they have for generations. There may have been a few upgrades over the years, but these may have been upgrades that were necessary rather than changes done to modernise the funeral home and business itself. If you are a funeral director that has recently inherited the family business, you may be looking for ways to upgrade the business and reach out to new customers.

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Funeral Home

21 August 2018

A funeral home is vital when laying loved ones to rest. In most cases, people look for a funeral home immediately after the passing of a family member or close friend. However, it is essential to plan for such matters early enough to avoid a last-minute rush which could lead to hasty decisions. When looking for a funeral home, it is important to take your time and visit a few funeral homes before making a decision.

The Extra Tasks to Take Care of When Planning a Burial

16 March 2018

When you're planning a funeral, there are a lot of decisions to be made. A funeral director can help guide you through some of them, but ultimately, it's up to you to work out what best represents the wishes of the deceased person and suits friends and family. One of the most significant decisions is the one between burial and cremation. Sometimes, there are religious or other factors that make the choice for you, but otherwise, there are various personal points to consider.

4 Rules Governing Cemetery Preservation Activities

11 December 2017

Are you apprehensive that any cemetery preservation activities that you sanction may cause some irreparable harm to the features of the cemetery? Below are several rules that govern anything that cemetery restoration professionals do while preserving a cemetery. Use the Gentlest Way Available Cemetery preservation workers always try to avoid using intrusive techniques as they go about their work. They select the gentlest method because they are aware that some features of cemeteries, such as headstones, may have undergone so much wear that they can easily be irreversibly damaged if caution is not exercised while handling or repairing them.

Organizing a funeral

24 April 2017

When bereavement happens, there is a lot to be done under the emotional strain caused by the loss. It helps to have someone who can handle all the logistics and technicalities that are required in giving your loved one a fitting sendoff. Funeral directors are skilled in organizing a fitting farewell for your loved ones. Services a funeral director can provide for you Taking care of the body of the deceased - Funeral directors are licensed and trained to clean and prepare the body of the deceased.

The Importance of Funeral Planning

5 April 2017

Grief is hard and difficult and painful; and it is during the period when grief is most raw that people are often tasked with creating a goodbye fitting for the life of someone they loved. In the midst of emotion and sadness following the death of a loved one, planning a funeral service that encompasses everything needed can seem like an insurmountable task. And, whilst someone may have previously planned for their funeral in advance of their death, this is not the case for many people; leaving loved ones to make the necessary funeral arrangements following their bereavement.

Unique Funeral Ideas to Discuss With a Funeral Director

5 April 2017

When preplanning your own funeral or arranging a funeral for someone in the family, you may want it to be a bit personal and unique. A funeral should be a time for mourning and remembering the deceased, but it doesn't need to be just a generic eulogy and nothing more, as this may not be enough to really honour someone who is gone. Note a few simple but very personal ideas you might discuss with a funeral home director, so you can make this occasion unique to everyone attending.

Attending A Christian Orthodox Funeral Service? Ways To Maintain Etiquette During Your Attendance

30 March 2017

There are certain divisions and variations in the Orthodox Church with each division following its founders' cultures. However, certain beliefs remain the same throughout the church, especially concerning death. Orthodoxy views death as the separation of the deceased soul from his or her body. Since the body of a Christian is regarded as a Temple of the Holy Spirit, it is usually considered sacred. For this reason, whenever an Orthodox Christian dies, great respect is often paid to the body.