Funerals 101

Top 10 Funeral Terms to Add to Your Preplanning Vocabulary

Preplanning can alleviate a significant amount of stress for both you and your loved ones. To simplify your preplanning experience, here are ten terms to add to your vocabulary.

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How Long Does Embalming Last? FAQs and Answers

Learn how long embalming preserves a body, factors affecting its duration, and what to expect during the process.
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How to Avoid Crying at a Funeral

Don’t want to cry at a funeral? Here are tips for managing your emotions without unhealthy bottling up your grief.
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How to Compare Funeral Costs So You Don’t Overspend

Navigate funeral planning with confidence using our comprehensive guide. Learn about funeral costs, consumer rights under the Funeral Rule, and tips to avoid emotional overspending. Whether choosing between burial and cremation or understanding direct cremation costs, find everything you need to make informed decisions.
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How to Plan a Funeral

Learn how to plan a funeral with clear steps, helpful tips, and support from funeral professionals. This guide simplifies the process from making the first call to arranging services.
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How to Plan a Memorial for a First Responder

Honor a fallen first responder with a meaningful memorial. Explore traditional tributes, personal touches, and attire guidelines for a respectful service.
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How to Read a Funeral Bill: Breaking Down the Costs

Learn how to read a funeral bill and understand the General Price List (GPL) to avoid unnecessary costs.
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How to Write a Biography for a Funeral Program with Examples

Learn how to write a meaningful funeral biography with clear steps, examples, and tips. Honor your loved one’s memory with a well-written obituary or program tribute.
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How to Write a Eulogy: Tips and Examples

Discover what a eulogy means and how to write one. Our guide includes essential tips, eulogy examples, and advice for delivering a heartfelt tribute.
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How to Write a Funeral Resolution

Learn how to write a funeral resolution with our step-by-step guide. Includes short examples for a parent, child, community member, and church member.
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Jennifer Lindell-Roys Named 2024 Funeral Director of the Year

Jennifer Lindell-Roys of Kersey Funeral Home is the 2024 Funeral Director of the Year, recognized nationally for her compassionate service and dedication to families.
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Keeping it Simple? Skip Embalming and These 4 Funeral Extras

Discover how to simplify your end-of-life arrangements by skipping embalming and four other funeral extras. Reduce costs and environmental impact. Choose what's right for you and your family.
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Know the Lingo: Demystifying 7 Funeral Words and Phrases

Anyone who has found themselves in the position of having to make funeral arrangements for someone else or planning their own end-of-life care...
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