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jazzinc said
on 7/21/2009 Hi all - Although planning guides and hoping that your loved one takes the time to write it down, are all great ideas - it seldom happens. My Father recently was sick and my family was by his side the entire time or hustling from work to the hospital. No one could take the time to drive around and handle all the details. Fortunate for us we hired Jennifer from 4celebrationsoflife.com to handle it all. We met with her at the hospital, told her what we were thinking and she took it from there. She called and set meetings for us with the church, the reception site, brought us flower choices, she even assisted with the Obit and Eulogy writing and review/coaching. It happens so rarely in your life, but people think they know what is needed - we didn't, but she did. She saved us money using her preferred vendors and even set up the VA services a few weeks later. The photo boards the...
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Bls46 said
on 5/1/2009 I am looking for information from anyone who has held a home wake funeral in IOWA
maggiesmom33 said
on 11/24/2008 Thanks Owen919. I ran into this issue when my grandfather passed and really liked some of the online funeral guest books as opposed to what was offered at the funeral home. You can find classy and cost effective guest books online - yes, there is shipping but most sympathetic sites offer a discounted overnight shipping for our specific cases (and there is typically no tax). Glad I helped!
anocasio said
on 11/17/2008 Check out some of the online casket stores. We saved thousands going through www.dignifiedcaskets.com and the casket was wonderful.
CemeterySpot said
on 11/12/2008 To reduce stress, hold down costs and create a most memorable funeral you need to some important yet simple advice. You see, with a proven plan you can avoid making lots of mistakes, reduce stress, and save a bunch of money. How To Plan A Funeral: Your Complete Guide To Funeral Services And Savings (http://www.funeralplanningbook.com/) is a practical, easy to read book will take you through all of the steps and considerations facing you when you have to plan a funeral. AND, I put lots of check lists and fill-in-the-blank forms in my How To Plan A Funeral: Your Complete Guide To Funeral Services And Savings (http://www.funeralplanningbook.com/) book so that every step of the way you can take notes and guide yourself to a personalized and workable plan. This will save you time, money and reduce the stress of dealing with planning a funeral. It's available as an immediate download so there'
Owen919 said
on 11/12/2008 To maggiesmom33:
Thank you for posting those website suggestions; I was at a loss for a classy guest book for a memorial service (and needed it in 2 days!) and finding your comment was a godsend. I contacted all, and they were all good, but the first one you mentioned was GREAT. So nice, so understanding, and delivered a high quality book and supplies *overnight*... not cheap, (because I needed overnight shipping) but yes, it still ended up less expensive and *nicer* than anything else offered locally, including the funeral home. Thank you.
DonaldMan said
on 7/1/2008 Go to http://www.rappardlaw.com/The%20Importance%20of%20Writing%20A%20Will.htm
Then scroll to the bottom of that page. There you will find two excellent forms to assist you in
conveying your wishes to your family regarding your burial and memorial service. There is also a
section regarding personal information, that can assist you in providing information for writing
an obituary. There is also some helpful probate information for handling the estate for the heirs.
NicoleAndiem said
on 4/20/2008 Check out the "Memorial Preferences" website @ www.memorialpreferences.com They offer a concise workbook for planning your own funeral including an outline to create your own obituary. Very helpful.
maggiesmom33 said
on 3/11/2008 You can save money by purchasing a guest book on line and not at the funeral home. There are plenty of guest books out there. Most are lined, some are blank and some are unique. blueskypapers.com has a pretty unique and classy one.
You can find nice thank you cards on line cheaper as well. Try cranes.com or williamaurthur.com
With all of these, you can request expedited shipping and you still made out... and with a better product!
maggiesmom33 said
on 3/11/2008 You can save money by purchasing a guest book on line and not at the funeral home. There are plenty of guest books out there. Most are lined, some are blank and some are unique. blueskypapers.com has a unique one.
You can find nice thank you cards on line cheaper as well. Try cranes.com or williamaurthur.com
With all of these, you can request expedited shipping and you still made out... and with a better product!
anocasio said
on 8/30/2007 We purchased a casket for my father at www.dignifiedcaskets.com and were quite impressed. We saved $2305 compared to what the funeral home wanted to charge. Plus, they had it delivered the next day to our funeral home. I highly recommend them to anyone considering buying a casket online.
Anonymous said
on 8/8/2006 Church services?
Who would you like to perform the service?
Casket open or closed?
Who would you like to be Pallbearers?
Music? if so, what songs?
Is there a living will?
Is there anyone/anything you would like to be said at your funeral?
What picture, if any, would you like to have in the paper?
Anything you don't want done?
What do you want to wear?
What is your favorite flower?
What is your favorite color?
What color looks best on you?
Anything you want with you when you are buried?
Anything you don't want with you when you are buried?
Where do you keep all your insurance policies?
Lawyer's name?
Is there a burial policy? where is it?
Where do you want to be buried?
What funeral home would you like to be used?
What kind of money is saved if any for your funeral?
If out of town funeral from your home, would you like an in town viewing?
and, would you like the paper in both places to have your obit in it?
Anonymous said
on 2/8/2006 Have an enlarged photograph of the deceased placed in the church, crematorium, chapel of rest and reception, it helps loved ones to remember the good times.
Anonymous said
on 1/13/2006 There is now a website dedicated specifically to funeral pre-planning that is very user friendly and does not sell products on its website. The National Funeral Pre-Planning Association is there to serve your specific needs in every aspect of pre-planning.
Just one visit and you will be a believer in the value to loved ones as you document your choices. The education you receive is definitely worth the visit.