Featured FAQ: How Do I Choose Music for a Funeral?
Music is a powerful vehicle for expressing emotion, setting a mood and bringing people together – and choosing the right music for a funeral or memorial can make the service tremendously personal whi
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: How Do I Choose a Funeral Home?
While it may be convenient to choose a funeral home based on the fact that it is nearby or it comes recommended by someone you know, contacting your local funeral homes, visiting their facilities, an
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: What Happens to My Digital Data After I Die?
In this digital age, we share a variety of personal information online – from emails, to photos, to credit card data, to posts on a multitude of social media networks. But what happens to that inform
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: How Much Do Funerals Cost?
No two funerals are exactly alike as they reflect the life of the individual being memorialized. Ultimately, the cost of a funeral depends on what services and merchandise are chosen in accord with t
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: What is the Value of a Funeral?
The most important meaning of a funeral is honoring the life of a loved one and providing a safe and supportive venue for family and friends to express their grief and offer support to one another.
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: How Do I Write a Fitting Eulogy?
The days following a loved one’s passing is a naturally emotional time for those left behind, and writing a eulogy may seem daunting. But it is a great honor and a final act of love you can bestow on
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: Do Hotels Offer Bereavement Rates?
Those close to a loved one often live far away and must make last-minute hotel reservations in order to attend their loved one’s funeral or memorial service. Many South Shore hotels offer bereavement
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: Do Airlines Still Offer Bereavement Fares?
At one time many major airlines offered reduced fares for those passengers who were traveling last-minute due to a death or imminent death of a family member. However, those types of so-called bereav
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: When is the Right Time to Call Hospice
Hospice care is designed for terminally ill patients and their families to make their final months and days as comfortable as possible. Hospice can be called as soon as a patient receives a terminal
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: Why is a Viewing Important
One of the most important purposes of a funeral is to provide the opportunity to say a final farewell to a loved one in a safe and supportive setting. Having the chance to view the deceased before b
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