Keeping a cemetery clean and well maintained is one way of showing respect to departed loved ones. Over time, however, external elements such as weather conditions affect the integrity of monuments—some stones end up cracking and falling off their place. If the monument to a grave is broken, you might want to restore the stone to its previous condition. Although some funeral homes offer cemetery restoration services, restoring a monument is something that you can do by yourself.
31 August 2020
Headstones have long been a way for loved ones to honour the recently departed and to add a permanent fixture here in the world for them to be memorialised for all time. Below are 7 types of headstones to consider purchasing in the unfortunate event of a death of a loved one. Flat Headstones Flat headstones are the most cost-friendly option as they require the least amount of material and take up the least amount of space.
22 May 2020
Most people don't really think about anything related to the funeral industry unless they are directly affected by a recent passing. After all, it is quite a niche service that doesn't cross over into mainstream attention very often. However, this means that many people are woefully underprepared when the time finally comes where they actually do need to know what they are talking about in regards to a funeral. Luckily, there is an expert that can help you through this process and guide you from the planning phase to the actual ceremony, which is why funeral directors are so sought after.
7 April 2020
Soon after losing a loved one, the emotional weight can be overwhelming. Not only will you need to grieve the loss, but you'll also be faced with numerous funeral plans that need attention as soon as possible. A funeral director is the professional you need by your side to help streamline the entire process. Funeral directors are trained to work with grieving families when planning for a loved one's final journey.
25 October 2019
A memorial service is one of the best ways to honour a deceased loved one. The service gives friends and family an opportunity to mourn the deceased and remember the good times they shared. In the extract below, you will learn how to plan and execute a memorial service for your loved one. Invitations Send invites to close friends and family. If the deceased was a public figure, invite members of the public to the memorial service through the obituary.
29 July 2019
When a loved one passes away, it can sometimes feel like honouring their final wishes requires a fair amount of guesswork. Unless they have left an intricately detailed list about each and every aspect of their funeral service, the disposal of their estate and any memorials, some matters might require an educated guess. Knowing the person, you will need to consider whether this is what they would have wanted, whether it's choosing a charity to donate their possessions to or selecting a floral arrangement for their funeral.
25 February 2019
There are many ways of engraving a headstone/tombstone with the memory of your loved one. However, few are as durable and effective as laser etching. If you're using granite as the headstone material, laser etching is effective at engraving a unique message, image, or design. You can truly reflect the life and memory of your loved on via laser etching on granite. What Is Laser Etching? Laser etching is a method that uses laser technology to engrave stone on its inner surface.
24 September 2018
Being involved in arranging a funeral is probably one of the most serious things you'll ever do. It's understandably a sad, solemn occasion, and the traditions surrounding funeral services reflect that. In some cases, however, elements of traditional funerals just don't feel quite right. Perhaps the person who has passed away was a lively character who always brightened up the room, or perhaps they'd expressed how much they disliked the normal tone of a funeral.
2 April 2018
Losing a loved one is a painful experience; unfortunately, it is something we will all have to deal with at some point in our lives. Honouring the memory of a departed loved one can make you feel closer to them and can be fulfilling. The following are ways to keep the memory of a loved one alive. 1. Holding memorial services This could be a periodic event where you invite family and friends to pray and celebrate the life they had.
10 November 2017
After a loved one passes, the funeral arrangements are the next thing to be planned. If you don't think the deceased would have wanted a traditional burial and funeral, there are quite a few options available to you. Here are some different alternatives to traditional burials that you might want to consider. Funeral Service at Alternative Locations The first thing you should think about is that you can still have a funeral service prior to the burial service without being in a funeral home or church.
30 March 2016