Bringing children to a funeral may seem like a difficult or even unnecessary task, but it can be beneficial for both the child and the family as a whole. First and foremost, attending a funeral allows children to understand and process the concept of death. Death is a difficult concept for many adults to understand, … Read more
“Taps” consists of 24 notes that are sounded on a bugle at funerals, wreath-laying ceremonies and memorial services for veterans. It was not written in its current form but came from revisions to a call named “Tattoo” that was written before the Civil War. You can see it played here and you will hear some … Read more
Bringing Veterans Day to Life in the Eyes of Children Veterans Day marks our gratefulness and respect for all of those who have served in our military and in the defense of our nation. It is a major point of pride for all of those who have sacrificed or have loved someone who has. As … Read more
Obituaries have traditionally been used by families to let the community know about their loved one’s passing. An obituary recognizes the impact that person had on their community, their ties to the community, and the family members that are left behind. It also informs anyone who might want to attend the funeral of the schedules … Read more
Funerals and end-of-life traditions are an essential part of saying goodbye to those who have passed, creating a final moment of memory and peace that draws us together in our love for those who have gone before us. We in the United States tend to celebrate the passing of our loved ones with memorial services … Read more
Difficult Conversations with Deep Significance Part of truly loving someone is the hopes and dreams that we have of a life with them, always looking towards the future. But as time marches on, one of the realities we must face is that, while we would love to live together side-by-side with our spouse forever, there … Read more
Dealing with the Loss of a Grandparent as a Child The loss of a grandparent can be particularly hard for young children, especially ones that might be too young to really grasp what has happened. In addition to being a difficult time of loss for you, the whole funeral process can be both overwhelming and … Read more
Keeping a Proactive Mindset Funeral pre-planning is a beautiful gift of preparation and anticipation, both for yourself and for your friends and family. It means that one of the most difficult aspects of saying goodbye has already been taken care of. One of the keys to successful and impactful funeral planning is to keep a … Read more
There are important differences to understand between pre-paid funerals and life insurance. Make no mistake. Life insurance is important. Should you die suddenly and unexpectedly, a life insurance policy could save your survivors from all kinds of financial hardships such as mortgage payments, car payments, living expenses, and even your funeral. So, you might think, … Read more
Have you ever thought about your carbon footprint after you are gone? Many people strive to make choices that reduce the impact their life has on the environment. These choices include being mindful about energy use, water conservation, dietary choices, and reusable or recyclable packaging. Here are 5 ways you can make your funeral more … Read more