Articles on Burials

How to Become Eligible for Burial in Arlington National Cemetery

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Arlington National Cemetery evokes emotion like no other place. Looking at rows of gravestones that extend for as far as the eye can see is incredibly moving. The most moving part of the experience is realizing that each grave represents someone ... more »

How to Buy an Eco Casket

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Choosing an eco casket for a burial is an environmentally sound decision. Eco caskets are biodegradable and are often less expensive than traditional caskets. Your decision to purchase an economically-friendly casket from a source other than a ... more »

How to Communicate Burial Preferences

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Communicating your burial preferences not only saves money after you are gone, but it can also make the expectedly difficult time a little easier for your family and loved ones as you have already communicated to them the way you want your burial ... more »

How to Deal with Death Pt 2

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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 to you... more »

How to Deal With Death Pt 2

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Death is a very sad thing to deal with and everyone has to go through it eventually. Here are some ways to help let the healing begin and start a new life without your loved ones... more »

How to Maintain a Cemetery Plot

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Take care of your loved ones even after they are gone by making their final resting place special. You can honor their memories by creating a beautiful place that you and others can visit; one that reflects who they are to you... more »

How to Pick a Cemetery

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You may need to pick a cemetery to either plan your own burial or for the burial of a loved one. If you have a family plot available it makes your job easier. Otherwise, you should do some research before you pick a cemetery... more »

How to Reopen an Abandoned Cemetery

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Many cemeteries fall into disrepair and are abandoned when new facilities are created, especially in small towns and rural communities. As a result, only the family members of those interred there maintain the abandoned cemeteries, and some ... more »

How to Request a Navy Honor Guard

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A Navy honor guard, officially known as the Navy Ceremonial Guard, is a group of highly trained and rigorously outfitted sailors who represent the Navy at ceremonies of all sorts. From patriotic parades to the funerals of former servicemen, the ... more »

How to Request an Air Force Honor Guard

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Requesting an Air Force Honor Guard is a long-time tradition when individuals who have served in the United States Air Force die. The process of getting an Air Force Honor Guard to take part in a funeral is simple and honors the deceased for ... more »

How to Save Money on Funeral Costs

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Even though the time of bereavement is always a difficult transition, it still makes sense to try to save money on funeral costs. How can you do this?.. more »

How to Select a Casket on a Limited Budget

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Whether you are choosing a casket for yourself or for a loved one who has recently passed, the experience can be draining, especially if you are on a limited budget. However, you don't have to spend a lot of time and money to find a casket... more »

How to Tour the Pantheon in Paris

By jamesbankston

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The Pantheon is France's answer to Arlington National Cemetery and Westminster Abbey—the last resting place of its most distinguished men and women... more »

How to Turn a Refrigerator Into a Coffin

By JacobCottingham

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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 handy to utilize a bit of thrift to turn that old ... more »

How to Visit cemetery at midnight

By smilesatme1

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If you only have one chance to visit your dead relatives, are you willing to do it at the middle of the night alone? Well, if you love the person so much, I think you don't mind going to a dark cemetery by yourself. Did you know that the cemetery ... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By Watusi

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When someone's mother dies, it can be a hard enough time trying to deal with the death, yet alone facing the task of writing an obituary. Here are some easy steps for writing a detailed obituary... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By beechin

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No one wants to think about the death of a loved one but it is an inevitability of life. Hopeufully this will help you to put together an Obituary during this tough time... more »

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