The loss of a loved one is a tragic experience, make no mistake. Sadly, other challenges beyond grieving pose a threat to your well-being. For example, the cost of the average funeral clocks in at about $7,848. Cremation allows you to give a proper sendoff for […]
Continue ReadingWhat Does Cremation Cost? 10 Things You Should Know
Are you prepared to manage the death of a loved one – and cover the steep costs involved? Managing grief while making formal preparations isn’t easy, and it often leads people to accept exorbitant costs for services without shopping around. At the end of the […]
Continue Reading3 Tips for Hiring Cremation Services for a Loved One
Cremation is steadily growing in popularity: predictions state that up to 85% of the population in the United States will choose cremation by the year 2035. If you’re unfamiliar with cremation services, you may feel apprehensive if your loved one opts for cremation. Read on […]
Continue ReadingA Complete Funeral Planning Checklist
Whether you’ve lost a loved one or are planning your own affairs in advance, you’ll need to know everything you need to cover in terms of funeral planning. It’s a strange twist in life that when faced with the chaos, shock, and upheaval of a […]
Continue ReadingWhere Can You Legally Scatter Ashes?
Scattering ashes in a preferred place is a beautiful way to honor the memory of a loved one. Where can you legally scatter ashes? For the past several years, we’ve seen an increase in the number of people who wish to be cremated after death, […]
Continue ReadingThe Environmental Benefits of Cremation
As the world changes and climate change progresses, cemeteries worldwide are approaching capacity. Meanwhile, space-saving practices such as grave leasing are becoming more common. When the time comes to say goodbye, you may find yourself wishing you’d made plans earlier. While our funerary traditions are […]
Continue ReadingThe Benefits of Planning Your Own Funeral
The median cost of a funeral in the United States is just over $7,000. This includes a base service fee, payment for merchandise, etc. Regardless of how much a funeral costs, it can be highly difficult for other people to plan after you’re gone. For […]
Continue ReadingAn In-Depth Comparison of Cremation vs Burial
Though burial has been the default end-of-life service for hundreds of years, research suggests that cremation is becoming more popular in the modern era. Around 44% of Americans include cremation in their end-of-life plans these days, while only 35% prefer a traditional burial. Of course, […]
Continue ReadingHow Long Does It Take To Get a Death Certificate in Texas
Research shows that deaths have increased by 19.7% from 2019 to 2021. Deaths in the US also increase over the winter and decrease as summer comes around. If you had a death in your family, you may be wondering about the details of this. This […]
Continue ReadingHow to Lower the Cost of a Funeral
According to the National Funeral Directors Association, a funeral’s average cost is $7,000. Is that a price you’re comfortable paying? If not, you can avoid unnecessary fees by not accepting the standard funeral home package deals but only purchasing what’s needed. No one wants to […]
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