When we lose someone we love, the religious and cultural traditions we practice can bring us comfort and healing during a difficult time. While many of us are familiar with our own religious traditions surrounding death, we may not know how different faith traditions mark the passing of their community members. Below we have summarized…
If your loved one was a veteran, your family is entitled to certain funeral benefits after they’re gone. These benefits range from honoring your loved one with ceremonial tributes, like a flag, to offering financial support to help cover funeral costs. In order to access these benefits, you will need to fill out various forms.…
Veteran families are entitled to certain benefits when their loved one passes. If your loved one meets the federal and county requirements, you may qualify for financial assistance to help cover the cost of their funeral. We’ve compiled frequently asked questions to help you navigate the application process. How do I apply? To apply for…
If you have a loved one who passed away unexpectedly and they require a post mortem examination, you may be wondering why the exam is necessary and what it entails. A post mortem examination can be conducted for a variety of reasons, but is usually performed at the request of a coroner or doctor to determine the cause of death of a person after a sudden death.
Rather than shying away from planning ahead, know what to look out for so you can make the best decision for yourself and for your family. Read on to understand the benefits of prepaid plans, mistakes to avoid when planning ahead, and questions you should make sure to ask your funeral home before making any purchase.
A prepaid funeral plan is an arrangement you make with a funeral home today for services after you pass away. The funeral home uses the funds you pay today to cover the cost of the services you have outlined in your agreement.
When your loved one dies at home, you may not know where to begin – especially if it was an unexpected death. The first few hours after the death can be overwhelming and stressful. As you begin making decisions, some items will need to be addressed sooner than others. Read on to know which items you should address now.
A memorial service is an event to honor and celebrate the life of a loved one who has passed. Personalized memorial services are an opportunity to remember your loved one and say goodbye with the help and support of your family and friends.
When exploring treatment and end of life care options, families often confuse hospice and palliative care. Hospice and palliative care both aim to provide pain and symptom relief for patients. While palliative care can be coupled with curative treatment, hospice care provides pain relief for patients with terminal illnesses who have ended all curative treatments and have a life expectancy under six months. All hospice care is a type of palliative care, but not all palliative care is hospice.