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How to Compare Funeral Costs So You Don’t Overspend
Navigate funeral planning with confidence using our comprehensive guide. Learn about funeral costs, consumer rights under the Funeral Rule, and tips to avoid emotional overspending. Whether choosing between burial and cremation or understanding direct cremation costs, find everything you need to make informed decisions.
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Understanding Funeral Costs: How To Save Money On Funeral Expenses
Navigate funeral costs with confidence using our guide on understanding fees, rights under the Funeral Rule, and tips for planning a meaningful service within your budget.
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Cheers and Tears: What to Expect at an Irish Wake
Wakes are an enduring tradition in Ireland and for families of Irish heritage everywhere. They last one to three days before the funeral, depending on how well-known and beloved the individual is. If you’ve never experienced the vitality and emotion of an Irish wake, here are a few things you should know.
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8 Tips for What to Wear to a Spring Funeral
Deciding what to wear to a funeral is more challenging in the spring or summer. You want to avoid being distracted by uncomfortable clothing for the weather yet remain respectful of the occasion and the surroundings. To help you prepare, we put together eight quick tips on what to wear to a warm-weather memorial.
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From Headstones to Gemstones: A Guide to Permanent Memorials
Permanent memorials, ranging from headstones to gemstones, play a crucial role in how we remember and honor our loved ones.
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Managing Anger in the Midst of Grief
One of the most common yet unexpected reactions to grief is anger.
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‘Last Words’ Project Turns Letters Into Song
Crystal Meneses wears many hats. She’s a death doula, a chaplain for a local hospice organization, a music therapist, a death cafe facilitator, a grief counselor, a volunteer for several charities, and a transport worker for a mortuary.
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Traditional or Trendy: Which Funeral Service is Best for Your Family?
Losing a loved one can be a challenging experience, and there are important choices to make in the immediate aftermath.
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Understanding and Managing Grief: A Complete Guide
Grief, more than a "very sad feeling," is the profound response to loss, be it from death, relationships, or jobs. Funeral professionals emphasize the unpredictable and painful nature of grief, urging strength in seeking help.
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The Epic Impact of Gratitude, Even When Facing Life's Final Chapter
Though it sometimes may be hard to find, gratitude is a practice that’s at the heart of this season.
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Funerals: The Ultimate Farewell Party or Just a Pricey Send-Off?
Have you ever wondered if funerals are worth the cost and hassle? Losing a loved one is never easy, and the burden of planning a funeral only adds to the stress.
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Differences Between Undertakers, Funeral Directors, and More
When it comes to job titles like undertaker, embalmer, mortician, and funeral director, it's not uncommon to feel a sense of confusion.
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Cremation Jewelry: a Growing Trend to Memorialize Loved Ones
Losing a loved one is never easy, but their memory lives on. Some families choose to transform ashes (also known as cremated remains or “cremains”) into wearable art to keep their loved one's memory close.
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