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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…

Frequently Asked Questions About Headstones and Grave Markers

In many cases, when a family experiences a loss, the number of things to be decided with regards to planning end-of-life services is overwhelming, in addition to being completely new territory. We recently had a customer ask us for additional information on headstones and grave markers, and we decided to expand upon...Read More

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The wife of Morris Cerullo Mrs. Theresa Cerullo has died

Morris Cerullo World Evangelism has publicly announced the passing of Mother Theresa Cerullo. Morris Cerullo passed July 10, 2020 and his wife passed July 30, 2

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.

Custom Memorials & Your Guide to Popular Headstone Symbols

With the extensive selection of custom memorials, almost any symbol or message can be added to stone grave markers. However, despite a plethora of options, there are

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.

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 …

The Facebook Formula for Funeral Homes

Learn how to convert your funeral home's Facebook Page into an active, effective marketing channel

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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.