Pre-paid funeral plans have become popular in the last few years due to their ability to ease the funeral preparation and funding process. Typically, the plan is an insurance cover that caters to your funeral costs once you die. Applying for the funeral plan should be a well-thought process. Below is an article discussing some of your concerns when applying for a pre-paid funeral. What Does The Plan Cover? You must read the fine print of the engagement contract to know what payments the funeral home will make.
11 June 2021
A funeral director often wears many hats and will be there to support you in a variety of ways as your grieve the loss of a loved one. Arranging a funeral is not easy when you lose someone you were close to, but the process can be made simpler and less stressful by leaning on the experience of your funeral director. They will guide you through the practicalities of arranging a funeral and support you as you walk through the steps of saying goodbye.
23 March 2021
Monument headstones may be an item that was listed when you began your funeral pre-planning with your local funeral home. When you first chose a pre-planned or pre-paid package, you may have decided to opt for the headstone that was included in the package. What you may not have known is that you can upgrade that headstone, and in most cases, pay for just the difference for the headstone upgrade. Here is what you need to know about that type of upgrade.
25 November 2020
Do you still need to think about funeral arrangements if you wish to leave your body to science? In short, yes. Although your body might end up as part of a scientific study, there are a number of hurdles to overcome for this to happen, and there's also the chance of a last moment change of plans. So, how do you go about planning to leave your body to science, and why should you still have a funeral plan?
22 September 2020
Granite is one of the more popular materials for gravestones. The reasons for this are both aesthetic and practical. The granite looks appropriately austere, and granite that is high in quartz is highly weatherproof. This makes sense when you consider that the gravestone will be outside in all types of weather, and while some maintenance and restoration could be needed many years down the line, it's intended to be a permanent fixture.
28 May 2020
If you have been asked to act as a pallbearer at an upcoming funeral, you should read over this article. Call the funeral home as soon as possible if you become sick or injured just before the funeral. You must not, under any circumstances, attempt to 'soldier on' and perform your pallbearer duties if, for example, you develop back or shoulder pain or start to feel weak as a result of developing the flu or getting a stomach bug.
30 March 2020
After a burial takes place, you can place a gravestone at the site. Doing so is one of the ways you can commemorate your loved one. When you put time and effort into choosing a tombstone, you'll want to keep the grave area tidy. Here are some tips that should make your life easier. Identify Who is Responsible When you bury someone, it's worth identifying who's responsible for various tasks. Some graveyard owners and churches agree that they will mow the grass periodically.
23 October 2019