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Gravestones have changed tremendously over the last several centuries, but one trend lives on: personalization of the grave site. Surviving family members and close friends decorate the final resting places...

Understanding Footstone Grave Markers Dating back to 3,000 B.C., we have used gravestones, tombstones, and headstones to mark the head of the burial place of a deceased loved one. In...

When a loved one passes away, the days that follow can be busy and emotional for all the family members and friends involved. Challenging times like these can make it...

Having a place to visit deceased family members and friends is important to anyone who has experienced death firsthand. These places provide a sense of comfort and closure that help...

Death is a fact that we all face at one point in life. Although burial traditions have changed tremendously since ancient times, many of the methods we used back then...

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...

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...

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...

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...