Eco-friendly cemeteries are starting to catch on but there are still only a few of them in the United States. So what should you do if you want to plan for an eco-friendly burial but don't live near enough to a green burial location? Transportation may not be the answer, since burial must take place within just a few days unless you choose embalming. So if you decide that a green burial location isn't feasible but you still want a traditional burial, there are a few ways you can work within the confines of that tradition to lessen the environmental impact involved.
Losing a baby is a painful experience that no one is ever prepared to endure. If you've lost a baby, you're going to need time to grieve. You're also going to need to find ways to create lasting memories of your child. A special keepsake can help you preserve memories. It can be difficult to find the perfect keepsake, especially when you're grieving. Here are a few creative ways to create a lasting memory of your precious child.
Planning your funeral in advance may not be one of those things that you look forward to in life, but making advance arrangements with the funeral home definitely has its perks. For one, you get the chance to ensure that your funeral service will be exactly what you want and no other loved one will be left trying to make decisions on your behalf after you are gone. Part of the planning process that involves a little more personality is easily choosing the music for the service.
When a loved one dies, you are most likely overwhelmed with sadness, but you would also like to honor their life and memory. A great way to do this is by writing (or helping to write) their obituary. While many funeral homes and even newspaper obituary sections have template obituaries for you to use, you may decide to write something unique and personal instead. Here are four tips for writing an obituary:
There is a common held belief thatcremation services are more affordable than funerals. Cremation is often referred to as the "low-cost" burial option. Although cremations are extremely affordable, you need to make sure that you understand and budget for each step of the cremation process.
Factor #1: Transportation
After you pass away, your remains are going to need to be transported to the funeral home that will take care of your cremation.
