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Difference Between a Funeral and a Wake

When a loved one passes away, you may want to attend one or more formal gatherings. These gatherings allow you and other members of the family to pay last respects...

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History of Funerals

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...

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Working with a Funeral Home

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...

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Privately-Owned Cemeteries

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...

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Ways to Cope with Your Grief

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...

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Headstone Construction

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...

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First Mother's Day After Loss

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...

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Spirituality and Death

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...

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How to Travel with an Urn

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...

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