Why do we have funerals? The person who has passed away is no longer there to witness what people do in honor of their memory; then why the extravaganza? Funerals are not about the person who is no longer with us but the memories in which they continue to live on forever. The somber event is out of respect for the life they lead and the moments they left us to cherish with. Here is how you do justice to a soul that had just reached the heavenly abode:
Continue readingPlanning a funeral is the last thing that anyone looks forward to, but as life would have it, death is as certain as life. No matter how much we try, we all come with an expiry date. Saying a final good bye is really painful but moving on with life in spite of the pain is the way of life. Here are certain tips which can help you to plan a decent and cost effective funeral for your loved ones.
Continue readingChoosing a funeral home has to be a prudent choice. The best way to find out about a good funeral home is to ask friends and relatives for recommendations. Once you get the recommendation, you need to compare their services and choose the fits your need and budget. Making a choice in a time of distress and immense sadness can be very difficult. Avoid the temptation of emotional spending. Remember, the more you spend on the dead, the less amount of money shall be left for the living whose requirements might be more genuine and justified.
Continue readingDeath they say is a great equalizer i.e. we all go back to the earth, from where we all came. Why not use something made from nature in our last journey to the grave rather than building up a pile of toxic waste that would make earth a little less habitable. Keeping this concept in mind a lot of people are opting for a green burial alternative. Let us dive deep into the process and concept of green burial. What is Green Burial?
Continue readingAs horrible as it may sound, there are very few things in this universe, which are as certain as death. No matter how much we hate it, we cannot deny the same. When a loved one passes away, many of us tend to remain in a state of denial for a few hours. When the truth finally sinks in, the pain is really inexplicable.
Continue readingPeople have numerous ways to celebrate to their special moments because they have a life to live. They can plan for it, organize and choose how to go about it, whom to call and so on. However, when loved ones leave you for good they don’t have any control. Then it is all up to you to send them in a respectful way. Funeral services arranged with proper planning are sure to express the amount of love, care and respect you have for them.
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