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 [...]
Being environmentally friendly is no longer only a way of life, it’s also a way of after-life. More and more Americans have been embracing the option of cremation over traditional burials. In a 2008 survey conducted by funeral industry publishers Kates-Boylston Publications, 43 percent of respondents said that they would consider a green burial. Only a [...]
Finding a funeral home is not easy, regardless of whether you’ve lost a loved one or are working on pre-planning. The details around the death can make us uneasy, and we often avoid thinking about the topic until it is necessary. A part of the reason why finding a funeral home is difficult is because [...]
The time that we spend caring for our loved one does not end with death. There are a lot of questions that must be answered after a loved one has passed, and some of the questions revolve around the preparation and proper disposal of their body. A loved one’s death can be just as unique [...]
