Arlington Ladies Make Sure No Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine or Coast Guardsman Is Buried Alone
Funerals at Arlington National Cemetery are full of ceremony, honor and military precision. The Arlington Ladies provide a personal touch to those who mourn and a comforting presence when fam
Read MoreWho Can Authorize a Cremation?
Final disposition of a body is an important and personal decision, and cremation continues to grow in popularity. Before a cremation can take place, a cremation authorization form must be
Read MoreTombstone Tourism: Why People Visit Famous Cemeteries
Whether it’s a desire to visit the gravesites of famous people; to admire the beauty and stroll among the gardens; or to do genealogical or historical research; visiting well-known cemete
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: How Do I Start the Conversation About Advance Funeral Planning with My Elderly Relatives?
Discussing end-of-life plans with your elderly parents or relatives can be difficult, especially if you don’t even know how to broach the subject. But helping your elderly relatives pre-p
Read MoreFAQ: What are the Traditions and Etiquette of a Funeral Procession?
A funeral procession is used to accompany the body or the cremated remains of a deceased person from the funeral service to the cemetery. A funeral procession allows for the family and fr
Read MoreLessons in Grief from the Animal Kingdom
Many animals are social creatures and like humans they create close bonds with others. We can’t know for sure what an animal thinks and feels, but many animals appear to experience grief
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: How Do I Write an Obituary?
The obituary page of a newspaper is one of the most well-read sections of the paper because the obituaries feature people that the readers knew and loved or were important to the communit
Read MoreFlowers Help Personalize a Funeral
Sending flowers is a tangible way of expressing sympathy to the family of a deceased loved one. Flowers can help celebrate the life of the deceased, provide comfort, and lift the spirits.
Read MoreThe Sky is No Longer the Limit for Dispersing Cremated Remains
There are many creative ways to disperse cremated remains but none so far reaching as a rocket into space – whether orbiting the earth, landing on the moon or launched into deep space. Wi
Read MoreVisitations Are Not What They Used to Be: The Healing Impact of Attending Calling Hours
Traditionally, a visitation was directed by religious rituals which involved two days of calling hours prior to the funeral service with an open casket to view the deceased. Today’s visitations a
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