Death in One State and Need Burial in Another
I recently had a call from a fellow in Ohio who wants to be buried with his family in San Diego. He told me he has no family or friends to help out with things at the end. So, it was Read More →
How Can I Plan Ahead for the Death of a Loved One?
If you live in San Diego County you can call us and sign up your loved one as a member of the San Diego Memorial Society. We have 11 contracted mortuaries to choose from. Once the time of death arrives, the Read More →
Coping with the Loss of a Loved One to Mesothelioma
There is grief when a person is struggling with Mesothelioma. Here is an article that can help you cope.
The Most Effective Alternatives to Life Insurance
Many look for life insurance as a financial safety net. However, if you’ve been rejected for life insurance in the past, then you’re probably looking for alternatives to your life insurance. An effective money management strategy is something that many individuals Read More →
How to Plan a Memorial Service
Need to plan a Celebration of LIfe service? Here are some tips on how to set the tone, who to invite, what special touches can be done to make it a memorable day.
48 End of Life Care Costs and Statistics for Families and Caregivers
End of life care costs and statistics show a high cost of care in the last few months of life. The cost of hospital care, palliative care, and hospice care are part of end-of-life costs for most people. In the last Read More →
Actions and Decisions to be Made after a Death has Occurred
Who to call FIRST … Hospice Nurse (if the deceased was in hospice care) or Call the Sheriff's Office at (858) 565-5200 if death occurs somewhere other than a nursing home or medical facility Next, decide whether to: Use a funeral Read More →
After-Death Checklist for Survivors
Many people find that having a checklist of decisions to be made and tasks to be done when a death occurs helps them to be better organized and, thus, reduces some of the anxiety associated with an emotional time. We hope Read More →
What is a POLST Document?
You've had a terrible accident at home or are at the end of life and now the end is drawing near. Something has necessitated the calling of EMTs (emergency medical technicians) and they are on their way. You may think that Read More →