Funeral & Celebration Planning

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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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  6 Questions to Ask Your Loved One About After-Life Planning

  It isn’t easy talking about a loved one’s end-of-life plans. These six questions can guide the conversation, creating an easier path forward.

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  How to Write an Obituary for a Veteran

  Writing an obituary can be challenging, but when your loved one was a veteran and their service was an important part of their life...

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  Meaningful Tributes That Won’t Break Your Budget

  Losing a loved one can be one of life's most challenging events, and planning a funeral that truly honors their memory is an essential part of the grieving process.

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  Shaking up Tradition: 3 Popular Funeral Alternatives

  When it comes to planning a funeral, everyone has distinct preferences and desires for their final tribute.

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  Honor Your Loved Ones with Creative Fall Headstone Decorations

  Discover unique ways to decorate a loved one’s headstone, including painted rocks, fall flowers, football team tokens, and Dia de Los Muertos. Craft idea included.

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  A Guide to Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)

  Discover the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), honoring departed loved ones with altars, food, and celebrations.

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  The Power of Crowdfunding: How to Raise Money for Funeral Costs Online

  Explore the growing popularity of crowdfunding for funeral costs, with tips on choosing a platform and setting up a successful campaign.

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  10 Tips for a Meaningful Funeral on a Budget

  Losing a loved one is a profoundly emotional experience, and planning a funeral service can add to the weight of grief.

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  Thank You Cards Made Easy: What to Say After a Funeral

  Discover thoughtful tips for writing funeral thank-you notes, including etiquette for printed and digital messages, sample wording, timelines, and heartfelt ways to express gratitude.

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  Save Lives After You're Gone: Consider Organ Donation

  Most of us want to help those in need, whether donating money or volunteering our time and talent.

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  Answers to Death’s Frequently Asked Questions

  Discussing death is often considered taboo in many cultures, leading to a lack of understanding and discomfort.

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  Living Loud, Exiting Proud: The LGBTQ+ Blueprint for End-of-Life Planning

  While everyone should make an end-of-life plan, if you are a member of the LGBQT+ community, those health care and funeral decisions may be even more critical to make ahead of time in order to ensure you receive the ending that represents you most authentically.

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