History of Funerals Wednesday, March 7, 2018 Funeral rites are as old as mankind itself. Every culture and civilization has a unique way of attending to their dead, and many of those traditions have survived to this day. The three most common funerary forms include some type of ceremony, funeral rite, or ritual. Most communities designate a sacred place for the dead and commemorate the dead with memorials.
Planning a funeral is not a responsibility we face every day. While shopping for caskets, headstones, burial plots, and other provisions may be a simple task for some, others might not have a clue where to start. With almost a century of experience in the industry, Legacy Headstones is an excellent resource for funeral planning.
Cemeteries are places where bodies of the deceased can be buried and cremated remains of the deceased can be stored or scattered. These places provide a significant sense of finality for the family members and friends who may be grieving a loss. However, not all cemeteries are created equal.
We all face grief at one point in life. Grief may follow the loss of a loved one, friend, or family pet. Loss in any form can be stressful and cause a major emotional crisis.
Headstone Construction Tuesday, February 6, 2018 Headstones have changed drastically over time, but old-world fabrication techniques continue to be used to this day. Legacy Headstones has specialized in handcrafting high-quality headstones for almost a century, and we take great pleasure in educating our customers about the heritage and history of headstone construction. These structures have been devices of human culture since the beginning of time.
The first Mother’s Day after loss can be a difficult day for anyone. Holidays such as these often make the pain more unbearable. Your first instinct might be to stay at home and mourn in private, but you should also never hide your feelings.
Spirituality and Death Friday, February 2, 2018 We all experience and deal with death in different ways. For people who are religious or spiritual, cultural traditions and restrictions may have a lot to do with the selection in form of final disposition, ceremony, or final resting place. We also use religion as a source of information for grief, unresolved problems, or communicating with the deceased after they have passed on.
How to Travel with an Urn Wednesday, January 31, 2018 Whether scattering your loved one’s ashes abroad or simply taking an urn home, traveling with cremated remains does not have to be a painstaking process. This helpful guide will teach you how to travel with an urn, so you can avoid any potential mishaps along the way. If you are preparing for a short trip, you should pack and secure the urn depending on the type and material.
Stages of Grief Thursday, December 7, 2017 Loss is an unfortunate truth we all face at different phases of our lives. When you lose a loved one, you undergo tremendous change while trying to reach a state of understanding. The framework of bereavement has prevalently been broken down into five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance.
Losing a loved one can be very difficult. We each mourn in our own ways. As we approach the holiday season, it is especially important to discover ways in which you can celebrate life and preserve the memories we have of friends and loved ones who have passed on. Although the holidays are typically times of festivity and joy, the loss of a loved one can leave us feeling lost, sad, or confused.