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Find A Coin On A Headstone? Don't Touch,Here's Why

Coins on a headstone? Finders, keepers? Not this time.

What should I wear to a funeral?

Custom Memorials & Your Guide to Popular Headstone Symbols

With the extensive selection of custom memorials, almost any symbol or message can be added to stone grave markers. However, despite a plethora of options, there are

The Easiest Way to Plan a Christian Funeral or Memorial Service

A Christian funeral or memorial service is never easy to plan and organize. This practical and spiritual guide will help alleviate some of the burden.

Should You Bring Your Child to a Funeral or Burial Service?

The key factors to consider when deciding if your infant or child should attend a funeral, memorial and/or burial service.

Funeral Planning: It’s Not Fun but It’s Necessary

Adviser Voices: Lauren Lindsay, director of financial planning for Personal Financial Advisers in Covington, La., says planners are in a good position to help clients make known their funeral wishes.

Susan Tompor: The hidden costs of burial

Wanna hear of an eerie impulse buy? I sort of hate to admit this one. But earlier this year, I bought two gravesites — one cemetery plot for me and

Creating a Funeral Order of Service

A funeral order of service outlines how the funeral will proceed and what songs and readings are going to be presented.

Know Your Rights When Shopping for a Funeral Home [SPONSORED]

As a consumer, you have rights and the treatment of your loved one’s remains is protected in many ways. Here are some of the protections provided for the deceased. The Funeral Rule There is no “con…

WHO is a Funeral Director Anyway?

WHO is a Funeral Director Anyway? - Denver Funeral Service

10 Creepy Stories From Funeral Homes And Crematoriums

Funeral homes and crematoriums can be unsettling simply because most people want to avoid them. If you have to go to one, it’s because you’ve lost someone,

There are Options to Traditional Funeral

Some people are turning to the older option of funeral services at home rather than the funeral home. Before the Civil War most people were buried at home after services held by their families but public mourning with morticians preparing the remains has become the tradition. The New York Times...

Funeral for one: Why burial decisions still matter when you don't have kids

Instead of ignoring end-of-life planning, people without kids or close family need to address their special circumstances when planning their funerals.

Make pre-need funeral contract part of estate plan

In thinking of an estate plan, most people think first of a will. You may think next of things like joint and survivorship deeds, life insurance, or payable on death,

Eco-friendly burials — Decomposing gently into that good night

New York Fashion Week always has the latest and most outrageous creations for the fall season, and this year, one garment is sure to be a show-stopper. Coeio's Infinity Burial Suit is described as a breakthrough in eco-friendly, green funeral options.

How to Make a Funeral More Personal

Each person deserves a final ceremony that is as unique as their individual life. These ceremonies should reflect the person’s unique personality and honor the memories they made during their lifetime. Here are a few ways you can create a personalized final farewell celebration.

Debunking 7 Myths About Funerals

There are many myths about funerals and the funeral profession. Here are some of the many our community shared with us when asked what they’ve encountered.