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A Guide To Organising Your Relative's Funeral

Organising a funeral isn't something you generally look into until you actually have to do it, but being aware of the process and steps required can help alleviate some of the stress and confusion you may be experiencing when you are grieving. When I had to organise my mum's funeral a few years ago, I realised I really knew nothing about how funeral services worked or what options were available during the planning stage. I wasn't in the best place emotionally to absorb the information that I was reading about planning a funeral, so I decided to start this blog to share what I feel are the essential steps in the planning process that everyone should know about. I also post about related topics, such as memorial options, planning your own funeral and financing an unexpected funeral. I hope you find my blog useful.

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Top Why Reasons Granite Headstones Are the Best for Memorials

Posted on August 20, 2020

Goodbyes are never easy, and that is how it feels laying a loved one in the ground, knowing you will never see them again. While pictures and videos help to keep the memories of a loved one alive, they might not last as long as a grave. It might explain why most people prefer visiting the grave of a loved one regularly to feel close to them. Therefore, it is essential to choose the right material for a headstone, and you cannot go wrong with granite. [Read More]

How to Make Sure Your Loved Ones Know (and Follow) Your Funeral Plans

Posted on December 19, 2019

If there's ever a time for your family and friends to honour your wishes and follow your instructions, it's the very last time that they will be able to do so. Some people have a very specific idea of how they want their own funeral to be planned, and if this is you, you might be concerned that your loved ones might not necessarily adhere to your wishes. How can you make sure that your instructions will be closely followed? [Read More]

Advantages of a Green Burial for Your Departed Loved One

Posted on December 12, 2019

One of the major logistics that you are tasked with taking care of once a loved one passes away is their burial. From choosing the right funeral parlour, inviting their close friends, choosing a casket, selecting the appropriate burial site and more. Not only is this a complex process but it is also an expensive one. Not to mention the fact that your chosen burial will also harm the environment if you choose the conventional route. [Read More]

What You Should Ask Your Funeral Director

Posted on December 12, 2019

When you begin planning a funeral for a loved one, you may be focused on specific details. For example, if the person who passed away did not leave a pre-plan in place, you may be focused on picking the casket and deciding service options. During these planning stages, especially if they are sudden, you may overlook some key points that could help you in the long run. Here are a few of those key points and the things you should ask related to them when you visit your funeral home and funeral director. [Read More]