Death in One State, Burial in Another – Body Transport After Death
Body transport after death does not need to be complicated. Read this article for details on how to get it done.
How to Help Grieving People
What You Can Do? What You Can Say? Relatives, friends and neighbors are supportive at the time of a death, during the wake and funeral. Food, flowers and physical presence are among the many thoughtful expressions. After the funeral, however, you Read More →
Should I Prepay For My Funeral?
What is "Preneed" or "Prepay Funeral Expenses? "Preneed" is a term coined by the funeral industry to describe the arrangement and payment of a funeral prior to death. Obviously, if you are to have any say in it, you must plan Read More →
Twelve Reasons Why People Spend Too Much on Funerals
It's easy to spend too much on funerals... Here's why: 1. Fulfilling the role of grieving "helplessness." Many people feel so devastated and overwhelmed at a time of death that they assume they should leave all funeral planning to the funeral director. Read More →
Simple Burial and Cremation Information
History of the "traditional" funeral and simple burial practices In early America, home funerals were the practice everywhere, and each community had a group of women who came in to help with the "laying out of the dead." Visitation was held Read More →
Body & Organ Donation Information
Organ Donation - A Final Gift Death and consequent organ donation provides many of us with a onetime chance to make a valuable gift to humanity. All major religions approve of body and organ donation for medical and dental teaching, research, Read More →