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A Guide for Catholic Cremation Services

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  Catholic cremation services are becoming increasingly popular, as many families choose to cremate the remains of their loved ones instead of opting for traditional burials. The body is considered sacred and worthy of respect in Catholicism. As a result, Catholic cremation services stress the importance of treating the body with dignity and care before, during, and after cremation. Read More...

Funeral Planning for Veterans: What to Keep in Mind

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  Planning a funeral for someone who served in the Armed Forces allows the recognition of how much a person sacrificed to fight for their country to keep its citizens safe. It’s important, however, to remember that funeral planning for veterans can be very different from planning a regular funeral. There’s a lot more work that goes into funeral planning for veterans, including certain paperwork that needs to be taken care of—and the costs involved aren’t always the same as they would be for a regular funeral. Read More...

The Power of Funeral Dirges When Grieving

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  Funerals are held to create a space to celebrate a life that was lived and loved. Funeral services have been a tradition for decades and act as the initial process of grieving—the first step in reiterating the reality of death. Funeral services, over the years, have started incorporating music to accompany funeral rites, and most times, the music played at a funeral is personalized, in memory of a loved one. Read More...

A Brief History of Funeral Customs in America

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  Funeral customs have been an integral part of American culture ever since the first settlers arrived in the New World. Customs followed in America are similar to those that were followed in Europe. The initial procedure that was followed was a simple burial in the ground without a coffin or headstone, but as the nation grew, funeral customs began to evolve. Read More...

How Eulogy Writing Services Can Help You Deliver a Memorable Eulogy

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  Writing a eulogy for a recently passed loved one can be an emotionally draining task. It’s important to honor their memory and the impact they had on those around them, but it can be difficult to find the right words. This is where eulogy writing services come in. While you’re preoccupied with coming to terms with the loss and arrangements for the funeral, enlisting the help of eulogy writing services offering professionally written eulogies can ease some of the emotional stress that you’re going through. Read More...

A Guide to Direct Cremation in Pittsburgh

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  Most funeral homes in the PA area provide a range of options to assist the families and loved ones of the deceased—especially when planning an end-of-life ceremony. While the most common and preferred method to follow through with a funeral is a traditional burial service, which includes a wake and viewing, followed by a graveside service, cremation services are a less expensive option. Read More...

Music for Funeral Services: Is It an Integral Part of the Service?

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  While music isn’t essential for an end-of-life ceremony, most people prefer to have music at a funeral service. If you’re in the process of pre-planning a funeral or planning a service for a loved one, the funeral home you choose can assist you in selecting the music. Depending on your wishes, a professional funeral director will advise you on how to choose the most suitable music format and how many tracks can be played throughout the ceremony. Read More...

How to Choose the Right Urn Burial Containers

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  If you’re in the process of picking an urn burial container for a recently passed loved one, choosing one is never an easy task. Not only is selecting a suitable burial container for an urn made challenging due to the multiple options available, but during a time of mourning, when emotions run high, it might be difficult for you to solely focus on choosing the appropriate container, especially when there are many other aspects of the funeral to take care of. Read More About  How to Choose the Right Urn Burial Containers

Choosing Funeral Flowers and Understanding Their Meaning

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  Funeral flowers are an integral part of any funeral service and are usually sent to a grieving family as a sign of conveying your sympathy or condolences. These flower arrangements are usually displayed at the funeral service or can be sent to the family home. If you have recently lost a loved one and aren’t able to attend the ceremony, flowers are a way of being a part of the service although you’re not there in person, or if you’re planning a funeral, you might have to take over the task of choosing funeral flowers for the service. Read More....

Differences Between Funeral Burial and Cremation Services

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  Funerals should be personalized and unique, and thankfully, most reputable funeral planning services prioritize a customer’s request when planning an end-of-life ceremony. As humans, we all have unique and different belief systems, especially when it comes to the various traditions that are followed during a funeral. Whether you’re planning the funeral of a loved one or preplanning your own, there are many details that you have to consider, such as the cost, the type of service, and any specific requests you may have. Read More...

What Does a Traditional Funeral Service Entail?

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  No matter where the ceremony is held, a traditional funeral service is usually a very structured ceremony. A traditional funeral has a specific beginning, middle, and end, that aims to involve the loved ones of the deceased as much as possible. A traditional funeral ceremony is an effective option and is one of the most commonly followed ceremonies in the US as it offers a full service from start to finish. Read More...

What Does Funeral Insurance Entail?

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  Planning a funeral or any sort of end-of-life ceremony isn’t cheap. Emotions are high when you’ve just lost a loved one, and choosing a funeral service planner and planning a funeral service are added pressures and financial burdens. Thankfully, many funeral homes can provide packages that suit your budget and requirements, which can ease your purse strings. You also have the option of applying for insurance that covers all costs in the event of a funeral. Read More...