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Hosting a Repast after a Funeral? Follow These Tried and True Tips for a Memorable Event
Planning the homegoing celebration for a loved one involves many decisions.
In addition to the funeral or memorial service, it is customary to host a reception or repast afterward. This gathering ...
Saturday, August 14, 2021
The Quick Guide to Headstone Etiquette: Seven Little-Known Facts and Important Rules
There are many misunderstandings about headstones and the rules surrounding them.
Please read on for seven important considerations that will help you design the perfect monument and epitaph to h...
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Writing a Headstone Inscription? Follow These Seven Tips to Get it Right
Choosing a headstone and inscription is a weighty responsibility and should not be taken lightly.
The choices you make now will live on for eternity in tribute to the departed so it’s best to go a...
Friday, August 6, 2021
How to Write the Perfect Sympathy Message: Six Tips for Success
Condolence messages can be challenging to compose and deliver.
Losing a loved one is a deeply personal event and everyone deals with their emotions differently, making it difficult to know what to...
Sunday, July 25, 2021
Funeral Procession Protocols Can Be Confusing: Do You Know the Rules?
Funeral processions come with many rules and restrictions.
For those who are not familiar with the process, they can seem puzzling and complicated. Whether you are driving in a funeral procession ...
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Young Children at Funerals: Seven Important Considerations and Helpful Tips
It can be challenging to decide whether or not your child should attend a funeral or memorial service.
We tend to want to protect our youngsters from the sadder events of life, such as having to ...
Tuesday, June 29, 2021
The Advantages of Pre-Paying a Funeral: How Much Do you Know?
If you have decided to preplan your funeral, you’ve made a great decision.
Having a specific, written funeral plan in place will prevent the family members who survive you from having to guess wh...
Friday, June 18, 2021
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Are Your Home and Car Winter-Ready? 10 Essential Winter Safety Tips
What winter safety tips can help you prepare your home and car for the challenges of hazardous seasonal conditions?
Winter weather can arrive quickly and bring real safety risks along with it. Fro...
It’s American Heart Month: Eight Simple Steps That Make a Big Difference
February is American Heart Month, a time to consider how everyday habits can support long-term health.
Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States, but many of th...
What Documents Do You Need Before Meeting With a Funeral Director?
What information is most helpful to have before meeting with a funeral director?
Funeral planning often begins with a conversation many people have never had before. While paperwork is part of the...
What Decisions Need to be Made During the Funeral Planning Process?
The funeral planning process requires a number of decisions, many of which need to be considered in a short period of time.
When those choices are unfamiliar, it can be hard to know what needs att...
What Are 8 Everyday Habits That Can Improve Your Health in 2026?
If you’re looking to improve your health in 2026, small daily habits can make a meaningful difference over time.
Simple, repeatable actions often have a greater long-term impact than dramatic life...
What Are the Most Important Factors to Look For When Choosing a Casket?
Choosing a casket is one of the most meaningful decisions a family makes when planning a funeral or memorial service.
For many people, this choice is rooted in deep traditions of dignity, honor, a...
Wondering What to Bring to a Funeral or Celebration of Life? Here Are 8 Comforting Choices
If you are unsure about what to bring to a funeral or celebration of life, choose something that honors the life being remembered and offers support to the grieving family.
Funerals, celebrations ...
