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Average funeral costs and affordable alternatives
October 9th, 2018Funeral planning can be hard, especially for the family members. There are many things to consider while making preparations and planning for the burial of your loved ones. Many families are surprised by the high costs and all the charges that can sneak in once you start getting into the details. This is why companies …
Read MoreFuneral visitation: What to know before you go
May 30th, 2018If you have attended a traditional funeral, you’ve likely also been invited to a visitation, viewing or wake. All of these are opportunities for family and friends to pay their last respects and begin to have some closure. If the deceased or a family member is close to you, I recommend making the extra effort …
Read MoreWhy do I need a burial container?
August 9th, 2017In my conversations with families about cemetery burials, I find that many don’t know about the outer burial container – commonly called “vaults” – or don’t understand why we have them. So I’d like share a little about these containers that began as a form of crime prevention (more about that in a moment) and …
Read MoreColumbarium or mausoleum: Above ground, permanent resting places
July 17th, 2017At some point, you’ve probably passed a traditional cemetery and wondered about the ornate building(s) on the grounds. More often than not, that building is a mausoleum. It could also be a columbarium, or a combination of both. Here’s a quick look at where those terms came from and what they mean now. The National …
Read MoreHow Hot is the Cremation Oven?
March 5th, 2017When people find out I’m a licensed funeral director, they have one of two responses. They run away quickly…Or they ask all the questions they’ve always wondered about the funeral business but were afraid to ask.
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