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Direct Burial: The Least Expensive Way to Be Buried

September 24, 2024September 3, 2022 by Karen Roldan

Funerals are expensive. Whether you have a funeral to plan right now or are planning ahead, you want to get the best prices.

Hands down, direct burial is the least expensive burial option. And it’s not even close.

But direct burial does have its downsides. Can you still have a traditional funeral, or even graveside committal? How “direct”, exactly, is direct burial? Will your family still have the time and opportunity to mourn your loved one?

Continue reading and we’ll tell you all about direct burial, including what it is, how much it costs, plus all the pros and cons.

23 Best Rock Songs for Funerals

October 2, 2023August 29, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

If your loved one was a classic rock enthusiast, choosing the best rock songs for their funeral will take something of a deft touch.

Other styles of music are easy. Some people love the classical beauty of Bach and Mozart, while others are going to turn to religious songs and hymns. Still others will prefer to hear one of their loved one’s favorite pop and country standards.

Among all these styles, there are plenty of songs that are perfectly suited for the funeral or memorial service.

But for the rock ‘n roll fan? You want to select songs that represent them well, but at the same time you don’t necessarily want the music choices to come off as tactless or as a joke.

That’s why we’ve curated the 23 best rock songs for funerals. Each track has lyrics suitable to remember and memorialize your loved one, and many are rock ballads that feel right for a celebration of life.

And, most importantly, they all rock.

When you choose one of these classic rock songs for your loved one’s funeral, you know that somewhere your special someone is rocking out and watching with approval.

The Truth About Burial Vaults & Whether You Really Need One

October 31, 2024August 25, 2022 by Karen Roldan

Burial vaults are some the largest (and most expensive) funeral products. If your funeral plans involve burial, you’re going to need to make a decision about which one to purchase – if you purchase one at all.

You probably have questions. Do I need a burial vault? What’s the difference between that and a grave liner? How well do these protect the casket, and my loved one?

Here’s what you need to know about burial vaults.

21 Best Fishing Memorial Gifts & Tributes

October 2, 2023August 22, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

Let’s talk about fishing memorial gifts and tributes that actually mean something.

The one good thing about fishermen and women and their one-track obsession – um, we mean hobby – is that they are easy to shop for! Everything and anything with a fish on it just calls their name.

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50 Meaningful Sympathy Messages for Coworkers

March 11, 2024August 15, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

Imagine that one of the people you love the most on this earth has died.

It could be a spouse, a child, a parent, a sibling. When someone like that passes away, it rocks you to your core.

Then imagine going back to work. Even if you were given a few weeks, even a month, to mourn, going back to work feels weird. It’s as if you’re pretending everything is normal when in fact your world has exploded. Life goes on, work goes on, and everyone around you is so… normal. As if your loved one had no impact on the world. It just seems off.

That’s what your colleague is feeling right about now.

Burial: Your Guide to Traditional (& Non-Traditional) Burials

September 24, 2024August 9, 2022 by Karen Roldan

Every culture and society has a fitting way to say goodbye to a departed loved one. This is what their community deems the proper and appropriate way to lay their loved one’s remains to rest while honoring their life and memory.

What is a traditional burial? What makes up a non-traditional burial? Is it wrong to choose the non-traditional burial? How do you decide which is best for your needs?

21 Best Modern Funeral Songs

October 31, 2024August 8, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

Modern funeral songs – sounds like any oxymoron, right? Most people think of funerals as traditional affairs, full of dreary and dull music played at a plodding tempo.

But in these modern times the trend has been towards updating and personalizing the memorial service. Even the name of the service has changed to be more positive – nowadays, most people call it a “Celebration of Life.”

The aim is to make it as individual and unique as your loved one was, and that includes the song selection.

After all, not everyone one who passes would leave instructions to play Bach, Mozart, or Beethoven at their funeral. Some would prefer pop music – and that’s ok!

For those who adore all things modern and trendy, up-to-date and on-the-money, we’ve curated 21 wonderfully fitting modern songs to play at the funeral. Drop a beat and make your guests nod, sway, and smile through their tears.

21 Best Butterfly Memorial Gifts for Sympathy & Comfort

October 2, 2023August 1, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

Symbolizing both the fragility and the strength of life, butterflies remind us of transformation and flight through struggles.

Spirituality, the butterfly is a metaphor of hope. The slow, colorless caterpillar is shrouded in death only to emerge beautiful, graceful, and with wings that cause it to soar.

Those are just a few reasons why a butterfly-themed memorial is such a thoughtful gift for someone who is grieving. They need comfort and support. Here are 21 pretty gifts that feature our favorite winged friend: the butterfly.

21 Best Christian Funeral Songs

October 31, 2024July 25, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

It’s important to think of music as one of the first things to set aside for you or your loved one’s funeral. Songs really speak to the soul in ways that eulogies and slide shows can’t even touch.

Having your songs carefully selected ahead of time is a must. And when you’re a believer, selecting the just-right Christian funeral songs is even more important. Here are 21 wonderful ideas for your consideration.

What to do with a Military Funeral Flag

July 24, 2023July 21, 2022 by Daniel Szczesniak

What should you do with a military funeral flag? What is the proper military funeral flag etiquette?

Let’s find out.

What you need to know when planning a funeral

10 Things the (Shady) Funeral Home Won’t Tell You

October 31, 2024July 15, 2022 by Daniel Szczesniak

There are so many tips out there for planning a funeral that you may feel overwhelmed by all options.

Many of the guides and how-to manuals are put out there by funeral homes, and, while most funeral information is truly meant to be helpful, there may be a few things the funeral home or director may not tell you unless you inquire specifically.

21 Best Hummingbird Memorial Gifts for Sympathy & Comfort

October 2, 2023July 11, 2022 by Melyssa Williams

People say when a hummingbird appears in your yard, it means a visitor from heaven is looking out for you. That’s one reason why a hummingbird memorial gift is so special when you’re searching for the perfect way to honor the memory and loss of someone so dear.

Another reason is that people simply love hummingbirds!

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