Tips For Honoring Military Service At A Funeral
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15 September 2018
It takes a brave and special person to sacrifice so much to serve in a branch of the United States military. Planning a funeral for a veteran brings up certain concerns that you'll want to address in the memorial service. Consider these tips to acknowledge the dedication and patriotism that your loved one so honorably showed by serving their country.
Dedicate a Page of the Funeral Program
One way that you can let attendees know details of your loved one's service is by dedicating a page of the funeral program to it.
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Tips For Planning Your Own Funeral
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26 June 2018
If you have decided to take matters into your own hands and plan your own funeral, you might need a little help figuring out where to start and what to do. This way, you won't run as much of a risk forgetting some very important things. To help you get started with this process, you will want to check out the following suggestions.
Discuss The Viewing Arrangements
Some people like the idea of allowing for their casket to be open for friends and family to come visit in order to pay their final respects.
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Want To Be Cremated? Know How You Can Plan For It
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22 April 2018
It is common these days for someone to plan their funeral before they pass away. While it isn't exactly an enjoyable thing to do, it is the best way to ensure that you have control over what happens when you die. It also takes the burden off of family members to make these decisions for you. If your decision is that you want to be cremated, here is what you need to know when planning your funeral.
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3 Considerations About The Clothing Your Deceased Loved One Will Wear During Cremation
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25 March 2018
When you choose to have a recently deceased family member placed in an open casket for the funeral service, you'll likely confer with other family members to select an outfit for the body to wear. However, when you opt for cremation, you may be unsure how to proceed regarding attire.
While your funeral home director can help you to better grasp the process and how you need to proceed, it's useful to have a basic understanding of the clothing aspect of cremation.
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