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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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Choosing The Perfect Grave Monument: A Guide
Losing a loved one can be tough. And one of the best ways to memorialise them for years is to find the perfect memorial piece for them. Here's where grave monuments come in. They are many available varieties. Therefore, finding the right one for your loved one can be challenging and takes time to get the right piece. While there are several aspects to consider in your selection, this piece looks into some of the most critical ones.

How To Plan A Cremation
Do you intend to hold a cremation ceremony for your loved one? Cremations have become quite popular over the last several decades since they are convenient and environmentally friendly. Below is an exhaustive piece on how to hold a cremation.  Find a Suitable Funeral Home  Not all funeral homes offer cremation services. Therefore, you need to conduct background research to assess the suitability of your preferred funeral home. Typically, examine the following; 

What's the Difference Between an Unattended Funeral and a Direct Cremation?
If nobody shows up to a party, is it still technically considered a party? The same could be suggested about funeral packages referred to as unattended funerals. If nobody attends, is it even really a funeral? Although the term unattended funerals is certainly a contradiction, it's generally just another name for a direct cremation service. But what is a direct cremation, and does it affect a family's ability to have a traditional funeral?