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December 25, 2024Funeral Wakes: Its History and Common Practices
A Wake service has been a significant part of funeral history. It has provided a means for loved ones to pay their respects, bid farewell, and celebrate the deceased's life....
Critical First Steps of Planning for Incapacity
There is a great deal of information online about planning for end-of-life or incapacity and a few misperceptions about whether or not you need it. Most of us may mistakenly...
National Cemeteries and Their Significance: Honoring History and Veterans
The first national cemeteries began at the start of the Civil War, during the early 1860s, to bury and honor the United States soldiers who fell in battle. By 1862,...
What is the Best Material for Making a Cemetery Headstone?
When it comes to memorializing a loved one, one of the most enduring choices is a headstone, but what is the best material for making Memorial Headstones?
When to Seek Help: Recognizing Complicated Grief
When we are in mourning, it can feel as if we cannot catch our breath, almost drowning in our emotions. And while that is a natural way to feel, wobbling...
Stunning and Unique Headstone Designs
A headstone is a monument, a tribute, and a testament to the life and memory of the person who is no longer here but remembered. On its surface, it can...
Tips For Dealing With Loved Ones Belongings After Death
When someone we love passes, the world is no longer the same—and may never be again. No part of grief is ever easy, but perhaps one of the most complex...
Inspirational Quotes to Help with Grief
When we grieve, it can frequently feel as if we are isolated in our sorrow. Life continues around us in a blur. We still need to do mundane tasks. Bills...
Urn Budgeting Tips and How to Navigate Costs
When a loved one passes, we often feel driven to follow any last requests or wishes as much as possible. However, not everyone lives the same life and has the...