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The Benefits of Flat Grave Markers

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When choosing a memorial for a loved one, there are many options to consider. One popular choice is the flat grave marker, also known as a flat headstone or flush marker. These markers lie flat on the ground and come with a variety of benefits that make them a practical and meaningful choice for honoring the memory of a loved one. In this blog post, we will explore the advantages of flat grave markers and why they may be the right choice for your situation.

6 March 2024

Honoring Memories: Ways to Preserve a Loved One's Ashes After Cremation

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Navigating the journey of grief after losing a loved one is undeniably challenging. Amidst the pain, finding ways to honor and remember the departed can provide comfort and solace. For those who choose cremation, preserving the ashes of a loved one offers multiple opportunities for commemoration. Here are some thoughtful ways to preserve and cherish these tangible reminders of a beloved person. Urn Selection: A Personal Tribute The choice of an urn can reflect the personality, tastes, or interests of the departed.

26 September 2023

Learn Some Great Things About Grave Monuments

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A grave monument is a permanent structure or memorial that can be erected in memory of a deceased person. You can learn more about monuments and the benefits of having one erected for someone when you read this article. A monument acts as a lasting tribute Many people have monuments erected to memorialize their deceased family members, but it's also very common for them to be raised in honor of local heroes.

11 July 2023

Planning For The Future: Funeral Pre-Arrangement Plans

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When a loved one passes away, families are often left in shock and not sure how to prepare for the funeral. While this can be a difficult decision to make, pre-arranging a funeral is one way to ease the burden when the time comes. It can also help alleviate some of the financial strain of planning a funeral. Pre-arranging a funeral involves making decisions about all the components that go into a funeral.

28 March 2023

Are Your Ashes Up In The Air?

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When the funeral home returns your loved one's ashes to you, you must make an important decision. You must decide what to do with the ashes. While many people purchase a beautiful urn and display the ashes in their homes, others scatter the ashes in a significant location. Both are great options. But if you choose to scatter the ashes, you need to be aware there are rules and regulations you must follow.

16 November 2022

Planning Tips For Families Using Cremation Services

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If your family is planning to use cremation services as a way to honor a loved one who just passed on, you want to make sure everything is in order pretty early on. Then your family can just be in the moment and grieve however you want. Here are a couple of cremation planning tips to focus on. Learn About the General Process of Cremation  If this is the first time your family has ever dealt with cremation, then it's a good idea to learn as much as you can about it so that nothing takes you by surprise at any point.

23 August 2022

Frequently Asked Questions About Cremation

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Many people now prefer cremation to traditional burial since it is affordable and environmentally friendly. However, before you decide to cremate your loved one, it is important to understand a few things about cremation services.  Here are answers to some frequently asked questions about cremation. What is Cremation? Cremation involves removing carbon components from the deceased using hot furnaces or chemicals. The remains of furnace cremation are reduced to ashes and packed in an urn.

12 May 2022

Four Qualities Of A Good Funeral Home

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Life is sweet, but death is inevitable. This reality forces us to think about our last ceremony on earth or how we can care for our dead loved ones. You should think ahead and understand which funeral home will be the best choice when the most feared visitor, death, knocks on your door. Here are four qualities of a good funeral parlor that will give you or your loved one a great burial or cremation preparation.

15 March 2022

What You Need To Know About Using Song Lyrics On Gravestones

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Someone's gravestone is an important symbol that can honor their life in a beautiful way. It's what family, friends, and other loved ones will see when they visit the cemetery to pay their respects to the deceased. It will be seen by many passersby who never knew the person, and it is even something that will likely outlast many generations. For these reasons and more, it's important to put a lot of thought and care into making sure someone's gravestone is a great expression of who they were and how they lived their life.

18 August 2016

How To Gently Involve Kids In Making Headstone Choices

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Memorial grave markers serve as a way of marking the life of a loved one. It's a last way to pay tribute to the person and tell the world how great they were. One's headstone continues to speak about the life they lived for generations to come. It's only natural that a child would want to have a say in how a parent or another loved one is remembered. Gently involve a child in the headstone choices as part of the grieving process.

28 July 2016