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Karen Roldan

Karen Roldan has been in the funeral industry since 2006, and a licensed funeral director and embalmer since 2008. She is currently licensed in the states of Indiana and Pennsylvania. She attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science in Wheeling, IL, and graduated with an associate degree in Mortuary Science. Karen enjoys wring about the funeral industry because her passion is helping families in their deepest time of need. She feels being a funeral director is a calling and she is proud to fulfill this role. Karen is a wife and the mother of four sons. She, her husband and their youngest son call Pennsylvania home.

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Everything To Know About Being a Pallbearer

Pallbearers: Everything You Need to Know

So, Grandma has asked you to be a pallbearer for Grandpa’s funeral. Don’t hesitate to accept the role of pallbearer. It’s a time-honored tradition.

If you’ve never carried a casket, don’t worry. We’ve put a bunch of information together for you. Once you have finished reading this article, you will be able to give all of the other pallbearers a lesson!

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How to Find a Funeral Officiant

What a Funeral Officiant Does, and How to Find One

Anyone can conduct a non-religious ceremony, including family or friends. But with that being said, your pun-loving uncle might not be the best choice.

So how do you choose someone to facilitate the funeral service? Do you have to pay an officiant, and if so, how much? How do you become a funeral officiant?

Below are some guidelines to follow on how to choose a funeral officiant.

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Saying Goodbye to Someone You Love

100 Best Saying Goodbye Quotes to Someone You Love

Whether you are saying goodbye for an extended period or saying your final farewells, it can be hard to find the right words.

How do you say goodbye to someone you’ve always counted on? If that person who means more to you than anything is dying… what do you say?

We have compiled a list of quotes, sayings, and poems. Please help yourself to any one of them; combine some. Make your goodbye message meaningful and heartfelt.

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Wedding Memorial Table Ideas

50 Wedding Memorial Table Ideas to Honor a Loved One

Your wedding day is a time to share your happiness and love. Without a doubt, you’ll want to include all of your loved ones.

But what if one of the most influential people isn’t there to participate? How can you include them? How do you remember them, along with reminding everyone else?

Here are some heartfelt tributes to revere that special someone that is no longer with you. We’ve selected 50 wedding memorial table ideas that honor your loved one in unique and creative ways.

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Funeral Invitations

Funeral Invitations: What You Need to Know

What is a funeral invitation? Should you send them out in the mail or make phone calls? What about Facebook or an email?

Planning a funeral is stressful and full of questions. If you need help making decisions about funeral invitations, read on to learn what you need to know.

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Advice for Talking to Someone Who Is Dying

What to Say to Someone Who is Dying

It is hard to know what to say in difficult times. Even more so when someone you love is dying, this is a scary time for everyone involved.

What do you say? Do you just ignore it? What if you say something distressing? Is it ok to cry?

Read on to find some advice on saying the “right” words.

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How Long Is There Between Death & Cremation?

Cremation Timeline: How Long Is There Between Death and Cremation?

The cremation timeline can vary from state to state, and even between funeral homes down the road from each other.

Still, you want to know: How long will the cremation take? When can you pick up the cremated remains? What will you do with the cremated remains once you have them back?

Death can be a confusing time. You have so many decisions to make, and you are working on a timeline.

Read on to find out the answer to these questions and more.

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