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How to Dispose of Cremation Ashes

Man resting hand on cremated ashes at funeral<br>When a loved one dies and wishes to be cremated, you have to determine how to deal with the ashes. Ideally, the person will have made his wishes known before his passing, but you might have the make the decision yourself. In this case, thinking about what the person would have liked should be the major factor in your decision<br>Traditional Methods<br>It's customary to scatter ashes in a location the deceased family member enjoyed…

Funeral Service or Memorial Service?

What is the difference, and which one is right for your family? There are several differences between a Funeral Service or a Memorial Service. Both celebrate and honor the life of a loved one. A …

Why people leave coins on soldiers' graves

If you've spent time at a national cemetery, you may have noticed coins on some graves.

How Not to Dress for a Funeral

Many people don't have any idea what to wear to a funeral. Here are some tips to keep you from making mistakes with inappropriate attire.

10 funeral home realities you probably never wanted to know

As Halloween approaches and the fall decor goes up, we find ourselves surrounded by pumpkins, scary movies and mountains of candy.

Find A Coin On A Headstone? Don't Touch,Here's Why

Coins on a headstone? Finders, keepers? Not this time.

Is A Career in Funeral Service Right For You?

5 Steps to Telling Your Funeral Home’s Story

Your funeral home website is often the first place families go to choose a service, so how will you tell them your story? Check out a few of these tips!

When You Meet with the Funeral Home

Within the first 24 hours of your loved one’s passing, you will need to meet with a funeral home to begin the final arrangements. This page will help you prepare for our conversation.

These websites unearth funeral homes’ tight-lipped pricing practices

The funeral home industry is being dragged kicking and screaming into the latest century — by a pair of Web sites that have begun to shed light on their prices.

14 Words With TOTALLY Different Meanings At Funeral Homes

14 average, everyday words that have an entirely different meaning at your funeral home... and could evoke some pretty funny reactions if stated just right.

When You Should Fire Your Funeral Home

Before I tell you when you should fire your funeral home, bear with me as I describe the situation that prompted this little blog post:<br>I traded in my c...

Funeral home owners discuss the recent increase in cremations

Planning a funeral for a loved one is never easy. It’s an emotional time, and if your loved one didn’t plan ahead, you have to choose between cremation or a traditional funeral. Local f…

Is Texting Too Impersonal For Funeral Homes?

The answer depends on whether you ask the family or the funeral director. If you ask funeral directors, some would say they’ve been doing it for years and think it’s crazy not to be texting families.

Getting Married at a Funeral Home? More Couples Say 'I do' to New Wedding Trend

More couples are tying the knot in an unusual place — funeral homes.

Can I Sue for Mortuary or Funeral Home Negligence?

The law recognizes that death is sacred and that it is not to be treated lightly. Society reserves death as the most severe punishment for its worst criminal law offenders and it recognizes that neglect in the context of death...

Is Your Funeral Home Data Backed Up?

If you aren’t backing up your data, then you’re putting it at risk. Cybercrime, hardware damage, human error – the list of ways you can lose data goes on and on.

These 17 Photos Show How Much Funeral Service Has Changed In The Last 150 Years

How much has the funeral service industry changed over the last 150 years? According to these 17 epic photos, apparently a lot!

How Can You Reduce Cyber Risk For Your Funeral Home?

You need more than a conventional security system to stay secure. Do you also have cybersecurity measures in place? If not, your data may not be safe.

Gibbons Family Funeral Home Understands “Details aren’t Little Things”

Eileen O’Grady Newell refers to little details that make a great big difference. She understands how much stress grief causes. She understands that there are only a few days to account for ev…