Scientists have recently found the part of the body that controls the aging process and currently, they are trying to figure out a way to slow it down or to turn it off completely. That's great news for people in 20 to 30 years from now, but for those of us who are getting on a little bit now, we have to accept that our time on this earth is limited and we need to make the most of it while we can. Death is not something that any of us want to experience and we definitely do not want to … [Read more...]
What To Consider When Planning For Your Final Days
No one wants to think about the end of their life, but we have to if we're going to go out with all of our ducks in a row. All of our responsibilities to those who continue on after us will need more than the comfort of stardust and its promise of infinite connection. Some of us have the faith that we will see our loved ones again someday, and some of us don't. In both cases, we have a responsibility here on Earth to take care of our affairs before we pass. Today we bravely embrace the … [Read more...]
Preparing to Work with Funeral Homes – 5 Facts You Need to Know
There are many people who find themselves having to plan a funeral for the first time ever in their lives. While the fact that they have not been called upon to take part in such a dreary event before may be a positive one, not knowing what to do can be the downside. In this modern-day of busy lives, people need to get things done very efficiently, and this includes planning a funeral, but it is hard to be efficient when you don't know what to do. Here are five things you need to do when … [Read more...]
10 Easy Steps for Planning a Tasteful Funeral
A funeral is probably the last event anyone wants to plan.Planning a funeral means acknowledging our own mortality, and most people do not get excited about that. Regardless of whether you want to plan your funeral or not, you will eventually have one. If you do not plan it ahead of time when, someone else will be planning it while also grieving that you're gone. Planning your funeral means saving your loved ones the heartache of doing it for you. Here are ten steps to ensure … [Read more...]
Honoring a Loved One Post-Cremation
Losing a loved one is never easy, and the hassle of planning the perfect memorial can often be overwhelming. Honoring the life they led and dealing with the loss on a personal level is a lot to handle during an emotional time. After cremation services are performed, creating an environment for the deceased's family and friends to properly honor their legacy doesn't have to be a burden. Here are a few tips to ensure your final goodbyes are both memorable and honorable. Preparing … [Read more...]
What Are Your Options When It Comes to Financing a Funeral?
A funeral is a distressing time for people who have lost a loved one and, unfortunately, the cost of a funeral doesn't make the situation any easier. �According to a funeral home comparison website, you can expect the average funeral cost for a traditional service to be between $8,000 and $10,000.� There are, of course, other types of services that can help to cut costs, such as cremation. Even still, cremation services can be too expensive for some families, which begs the question: Wh … [Read more...]
