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November 24, 2024American Flag Gravestone Etiquette
Any man or woman who honorably serves this nation is entitled to a flag-draped coffin or urn. At no cost to the family of the deceased, the U.S. Department of...
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...
Are Headstones Tax Deductible?
Most people know that the costs of funeral services and products are rising. Legacy Headstones is frequently asked whether funeral expenses are tax deductible. Although we cannot provide tax, legal,...
Can Headstones be Resurfaced?
When you lose a loved one, his or her memorial may be the only space you can visit and receive a sense of closure. Memorial appearance and condition are certainly...
Which Way Do Headstones Face?
Burial customs have changed considerably over the last few centuries, but we still follow many of the same traditions that have been in practice since the time of early Christianity....