Blog posts - Funeral & End-of-Life Planning
Available Support Networks and Resources for Grief and Funeral Planning
Speaking on death, grief, and loss is a topic no one truly wants to face. Yet, suppose we do not communicate to our loved ones what we wish to happen...
Memorializing Furry Friends
Some are very small; some are very large; some have fur, and others have feathers or scales—no matter their size, they leave such a deep and abiding impression with us...
Modern vs. Traditional Funeral Comparison
Today, many funeral homes offer more than one funeral or memorial service type. You can choose between a traditional funeral that follows common traditions and rituals or a modern funeral...
Who is Entitled to a U.S. Burial Flag
Many of the freedoms we enjoy today descend from the sacrifices of the men and women in the United States Armed Forces. When a veteran passes away, the service is...
Anticipating Pet Loss & How to Prepare
Death may be a fact of life, but loss is still very painful to those of us left behind. Pets have a funny way of brightening our moods no matter...
Finding the Perfect Pet Grave Marker
Pets may only live a short time, but all those years they share with us or our families are filled with joy and the simple pleasures of life. When that...
Holding a Memorial Service for Your Pet
Funerals and memorial services are often reserved for human friends and members of the family, but we’ve seen pet memorials rise in popularity with no signs of slowing down. The...
Roadside Memorials
Whether driving across the country or just into town for a few essentials, you have probably seen homemade shrines placed at random points along the road. These homemade shrines are...
Useful Tips When Burying a Loved One
Death is not something we like to think about, but it is still an inevitable fact of life. When a loved one passes away, we can easily become overwhelmed by...