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Five Common Questions (And Answers) About Veterans Burial Benefits
Funerals, memorials and celebrations of life offer opportunities to honor and recognize a service member’s heroism and contributions. Whether you’re making final arrangements for a deceased veteran...
Sunday, July 14, 2019
Share More Than Wealth with a Meaningful Legacy Letter
What do children of millionaires most wish to inherit from their parents? You might be surprised to learn that it’s not money.
In a survey by Wells Fargo Private Bank, Generation Z and Millennial ...
Sunday, July 7, 2019
You Can Live Well on Social Security Alone
Traditionally, financial experts have said that retirees need about $1 million in savings to be comfortable. But in truth, most people approaching retirement simply don’t have anything close to tha...
Friday, June 21, 2019
Choosing the Right Casket for Your Loved One
When a loved one dies, selecting the casket can feel like both a special honor and a weighty task. It can feel especially daunting if they didn’t share their internment preferences in advance.
Yo...
Sunday, June 9, 2019
Get to Know the Many Benefits of a Living Memorial
Saying goodbye to a loved one is never easy. Death can be difficult to accept for both the dying and those closest to them. Homegoings and repasts are invaluable ways to help the living come to ter...
Sunday, June 2, 2019
The Right Funeral Readings Bring Special Meaning to the Service
Funeral readings offer a special opportunity to remember a departed loved one.
They’re intended to bring comfort to the grieving while celebrating the life of the deceased and capturing his or her...
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Senior Loneliness: Why Isolation is Bad for Our Aging Loved Ones
Loneliness is wreaking havoc on America’s senior population. A 2017 study from the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) revealed that nearly half of the seniors in the U.S. regularly expe...
Sunday, May 26, 2019
Previous Posts
Seven Tips for Creating a Meaningful Autumn Memorial Service
By embracing the essence of fall, an autumn memorial service can create a comforting space for healing.
Nature is a wonderful source of inspiration for funeral services. The fall season, in partic...
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get the Facts and Help Save Lives
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a call to action for education, prevention, and support.
Every October, Americans recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign that promotes breast...
Funeral Directors: What They Do and How They Help During Difficult Times
Most of us are unaware of the invaluable services funeral directors provide, bridging the gap between sorrow and healing.
The role of the funeral director may seem simple, but its complex and mult...
Choosing a Funeral Celebrant? Here are Five Important Things to Know.
If you are responsible for choosing a funeral celebrant, seek someone who can provide a comforting presence and navigate the complexities of organizing a meaningful service.
Selecting the individu...
It’s Healthy Aging Month: Eight Practical Ways to Boost Your Wellbeing
This Healthy Aging Month, discover how simple lifestyle changes can unlock the door to a more fulfilling life as you age.
September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to promote ways for people to sta...
Seven Common Misconceptions about Hospice Care Explained
Misconceptions about hospice care often stem from a lack of accurate information and awareness.
The many inaccuracies surrounding hospice care create unnecessary fear and reluctance at a challengi...
Choosing a Cemetery Property? Don’t Make These Common Mistakes
Choosing a cemetery property is a delicate process that requires the balancing of emotional comfort with practical considerations.
When a loved one passes away, there are countless decisions to be...
