In general, proper funeral and cremation services etiquette can already be rather tricky to navigate. After all, you do not want to add to the stress or create an awkward moment for the ones left behind. Thus, everything becomes even more complicated when you have to deal with the passing of an ex-spouse or partner. Though this [...]
Losing a loved one is never easy but you still need to move on with life. This includes making decisions regarding the funeral services. If you opted for a traditional burial, you would need a memorial or grave marker for your loved one. Even opting for cremation services and burying the urn after will require a [...]
Typical final disposition methods include an expensive casket, elaborate funeral flowers, preparation of the body, embalming procedures, a grave for burial services, or an urn and niche combo for cremation services. Because of these accouterments’ high prices, people opt to pare down with a more savvy option called the green burial, which requires fewer resources. […]
If you are wondering if family members and guests can wait while the grave is being filled during the burial services, the answer to this question is that it is possible. Customs do vary widely depending on geographical considerations. When guests want to be present when the casket is lowered into the grave then filled with [...]
If the deceased is a close friend or beloved family member, the answer is pretty obvious. Without an iota of doubt, it would be best if you attend. That is always the right and supportive move to do. Aside from offering support to the bereaved family members, it is your last chance to say farewell [...]
