Burials

Grave site headstones are important and meaningful markers for family and loved ones of the deceased. Most cemeteries and mausoleums will take care of the immediate area surrounding the stone,...

At some point in time most people will be looking for a cemetery plot for a relative or themselves. The decision to purchase a burial plot or a grave site sometimes is done in advance by families....

You can honor a departed pet or human family member by adding a Laser Engraved Plaque to an existing headstone and save hundreds to a thousand or more dollars in the process.

The United States government provides a free US flag to drape a casket, accompany an urn, or for other use at a funeral to honor a Veteran. Here's how to get one.

Why would you consider burial on private property? Funerals costing nearly $10,000? Feeling the loss of an important ritual in your life cycle? Want to care for your own family? Fed up with...

Coping with the death of a family member or friend is among the most challenging emotions one can face. Offering condolences does not come easy for most. What do you say or not say? How can you...

It is one of the saddest things to have to do in life; put down your loved dog. There are so many things to consider when putting your dog to sleep. If you are in need of advice in this...

If you or a loved one is in the process of dying, and you have no money, and no insurance, then consider contacting your county for an indigent burial. Most families who are in a crisis, don’t...

The idea of pre-planning end-of-life decisions and buying funeral insurance or plans is not new. With funeral costs in the $10,000 and higher range, it may be worth your time to evaluate. If you...

Information to help you plan and prepare for a funeral after the loss of a loved one.

Funeral costs for one person can easily run $8,000... NOT INCLUDING a burial plot, gravestone or flowers. When decisions about funerals are not made ahead of time, survivors are faced with...

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Arlington National Cemetery makes it easy for family members to schedule funeral services for loved ones. However, to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery, the deceased individual must meet...

Preserving our heritage through tombstone preservation is a growing concern for many. A walk through a cemetery will soon reveal that very few tombstones last more than a 150 years before the...

How to transfer gravesite ownership to another party.

This year we have had several celebrities that passed away, from Michael Jackson to Walter Cronkite. As a result, we were unfortunate enough to have witnessed funerals practically every week. ...

Someone you love dearly is gone...Out of sight, perhaps, but never out of mind or heart. They'll always be a part of your life -- a wonderful part of your life.

If anyone strongly believes they do not want any uncomfortable experiences, such as resuscitation, life support, and want to make their own decision on death, now is a good time to put your wishes...

Bronze is a popular choice for grave markers, especially for pet grave markers. They offer a dignified material and an elegant, timeless touch to markers. Bronze is a metal that will develop a...

Planning a funeral can be both an emotional and financial challenge for families. It is for this reason that knowing the financial resources you have to pay for the event and then planning and...

Granite is a frequent choice for headstones. It's a beautiful stone, is harder than marble and makes for long lasting headstones. Over time headstones accumulate lichens, moss, bird droppings,...

As you go to visit and decorate graves of loved ones on this Memorial Day you may notice that their headstones need cleaning. If possible, hire a professional to do the job. If not, then follow...

A eulogy is a speech written for someone who has died that is read at the funeral service. An elegy is similar, but is usually a poem. Here's how to write one well. Please rate and comment on...

Death and taxes; they're inevitable so why not plan a green funeral? Taxes? That's a tough one. You're on your own. Planning your own funeral or the funeral of family member or friend doesn't...

People suffering from grief can regress back to earlier stages at any time. Then again, they can also completely skip over stages in the first place. While they may not always occur in order,...

Headstone sayings are uniquely personal to the deceased as well as those who will visit and care for the grave site. They can be a message for the visitors or a phrase about the contributions...

When a loved one passes away, we want to honor and remember them in every way possible. The U.S. Department of Veterans’ Affairs offers a burial flag at no cost to the family of any honorably...

Its been over 40 years sense my husbands death. You can never get over it. But you do learn to live with it.

Some of the best short stories are written in cemeteries. Check out the tombstones, and sometimes you'll find a whole life summed up in just a few words. Where do you find these interesting...

Although there are many things in the world that are uncertain, there is one thing that is: death. Just as we were all brought up into this world, we will one day all go back into nothingness....

Even though making a memorial invitation might bring you sadness, you can make this process easier by a few easy steps.

Loosing a loved one is never easy, and many people feel guilty about how they react.

If you have never attend an African American Funeral, then it is imperative that you read this article so that you will know what to expect.

Thinking about your own funeral is hard and often times unthinkable. Since we all have to go at some time, why not go green? This is something our great-great grandparents did but over this past...

Selecting a cemetery is as important as selecting the funeral home, casket or service type. It is the final resting place of a person you love. It is purchased separately from services and products.

Holding pet funerals can be an unusual experience for anyone. If you're unsure about the basics of holding one, read this article.

Maintaining a loved one's grave site is one thing we all can do to show honor to those we have lost. It isn't as hard as it sounds. Leaving flowers is a great start, but have you ever thought how...

This historic cemetery is well worth visiting during the nice weather.

Would you like to dedicate a portion of your land as a family cemetery? Read on for tips on how to establish this special lasting legacy. At the end of the article is a link to information...

If you are like me, burying your Mom was the hardest thing you will ever have to do. Knowing that she is gone is still unimaginable and maybe the reality hasn't hit you yet no matter how long...

For various reasons, a real coffin can sometimes be impractical for burial uses. Whether you’re in a hurry, can’t afford a wooden box or merely following the requests of the deceased, it can be...

Death is a hard issue to deal with but is one that everyone has to go through. Here are some helpful ways to get your life back on track and properly mourn the death of a loved one that is close...

If you have a family who just passed away and you will need to let other family members know about his or her funeral or death, then you can either put it in a news papers or publish it...

Whether you are doing a rubbing or just want to clean a loved one's gravestone you need to do so carefully to avoid damaging the stone.

Green living is all the rage these days, people are eating organic foods, planning green weddings, and going on eco-tours. But what about end-of-life issues? Is there any way to make sure that the...