Making funeral arrangements can be overwhelming, especially during a difficult time. We’re here to help you navigate the process with compassion and care. We're here to guide you. From your first call to choosing funeral services and products, we'll walk you through every step. We can also help with the tasks after the funeral, like filing claims and taking care of the deceased's things Use this how-to guide to take it one step at a time. Our easy-to-use tools and resources can help you manage the many details involved and plan a meaningful tribute for your loved one.
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Request our Guide to Making Funeral Arrangements
When a friend or loved one dies or a death is expected to take place soon, there are many details to take care of. This can be a very stressful time, especially if you are grieving. Our Guide to Making Funeral Arrangements can help. It’s packed with tips on who to call first, what types […]
A How-to Guide for Making Funeral Arrangements
What To Do When Someone Dies Here you can learn what to do if a friend or loved one has just died or if death is expected sometime soon. The following guides will take you through the steps of arranging a funeral from making the first call when someone dies to the various arrangements to be made following the funeral.
Making Pet Funeral Arrangements
While the concept of a pet funeral is relatively new, the value of holding a commemorative event to aid the healing process goes back to our most primitive roots. Whether you choose burial or cremation, your approach can be true to your religious views or environmental concerns. The only right approach is the one that helps you and your family say farewell to your pet. Pet Funeral Services
Prepaid Funeral Plans: Is one right for you?
Is a prepaid funeral plan the right choice for you? Let’s explore the pros, cons, and alternatives. Have you considered how the funeral your loved ones choose for you would be different than one you plan for yourself? Remember, someone else will do it for you if you haven’t created your plan. In addition to […]
Must-Have Items for A Funeral Planning Checklist
Until you go through the funeral planning process, it’s hard to imagine how many decisions are required. To make matters worse, all these crucial decisions must be made during a time of loss and grief. When you preplan, your family avoids the stress of guessing what you would have wanted. A well-thought-out funeral planning checklist […]
Funeral Floral Arrangements: Symbolism and the Language of Flowers
In times of loss, words can be inadequate to express the depth of our emotions. That’s why we often turn to flowers to convey messages of solace, empathy, and remembrance. With that in mind, it is important to consider the symbolism associated with flowers when selecting funeral floral arrangements. The following is a brief overview […]
Funeral Director or Celebrant
Fall 2023 Funeral Celebrant or Funeral Director: Which do you need? As funeral celebrants have become more popular, many people are left wondering why they need a funeral director if they have a celebrant and vice versa. The answer is simple… it depends. Think about a traditional funeral where the funeral director handles details such as […]
Home Funerals and Burials
For most of history, we have cared for our dead at home. The deceased were memorialized in the family parlor and buried in the family graveyard. Embalming has been practiced as far back as ancient times, but it has not always been accepted in the US. The process from death to burial happened quickly enough […]
FAQ: About Funeral Insurance
The following Frequently Asked Questions were designed to reply to the funeral insurance questions we get from consumers most often. We’re sure you also hear similar questions when you are working with clients. In fact, you may even be wondering what the answers are to some of these. If you’d like more information on the […]
