Summer-Themed Memorial Service Ideas to Honor a Loved One
Summertime offers plenty of unique opportunities to recognize and pay tribute to a loved one. Longer days, warmer weather, and the sounds and colors of summer can all play a role in planning a pleasant memorial. If this season finds you planning a memorial service, here are some unique and…...
Honoring Memories: Meaningful Keepsakes to Remember Loved Ones
There is plenty of power in mementos of a passed loved one. They can bring us comfort and restore a sense of closeness. Tangible reminders can bring about a smile or cause us to shed a tear. Memories may be triggered by sights, sounds, tastes, and even smells. If you…...
Not All Funeral Homes Are the Same: 4 Key Factors That Make Them Unique
Historically, families have often chosen the same funeral home for each and every family member. As times have changed, however, that is a little less likely today. Families are more mobile and widespread throughout the country. People move in and out of the region daily. If you live in the…...
Finding the Right Memorial Products
A seemingly small but important part of any funeral, memorial, or final service is the memorial products. Memorial products are the items that serve as a reminder and tribute to the departed, usually customized in some way to reflect their personality and lifestyle and will serve as a lasting tribute…...
The Power of Music in Funeral Arrangements
Music is one of the most powerful tools available to tap into memories and emotions. Music can transport us back in time and can be the soundtrack to connect us to feelings and passions. Music can make scary movies more frightening, funny movies more humorous, and provide the background for…...
What You Need to Know About Green Burials and Conservation Burials
The funeral industry has evolved significantly over recent decades. We have seen a growth in the popularity of celebrations of life; services have become more unique and customized, and overall, services are a bit less somber. Families are discovering how comforting and sincere these final services can be. Every step…...
Understanding VA Benefits with Veteran Burials
There can be a long list of “to-do’s” when planning a funeral for a family member. If the deceased served in the military, that list should include investigating and applying for veteran’s death and burial benefits. The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers a number of benefits for…...
Funeral Arrangements: Steps You Need To Take
Taking on the funeral arrangements for a family member or close friend is both an honor and a big responsibility. Let’s take you step by step through the process and what can be expected. You’ll learn some of the steps you will need to take and the decisions to be…...
Choosing Cremation Over Traditional Burial
One of the first decisions someone pre-planning their own final services or a family making arrangements for a loved one has to make is the big choice between cremation or a traditional burial. Each of these choices has its benefits and drawbacks. Each also has a fair share of misperceptions.…...
A Simple Guide to Personalizing a Funeral Service
When you think of the words that should describe a funeral service, you may choose words like heartfelt, sincere, touching, beautiful, and emotional. There is another word that helps describe some of the most remarkable final services. That word is “personalized.” Why is personalizing a funeral service so important? What…...
