What is that food they serve at Greek Funerals after the service? How do you make it?
Jan 30
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Preplanning for a Less Stressful Funeral - Advice From a Licensed Funeral Director
Jan 29
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Tags: Fear
Jerry R. Guy asked:
As a funeral director for nearly three decades I have assisted thousands of families in planning funerals for loved ones during their time of need. I have also assisted countless families through the years in preplanning funeral services. It has been my experience that those families who preplanned seemed far less stressed when a death occurs than those who did not.
When you think about it, when is preplanning for anything inevitable a bad idea? The same theory applies to funeral planning in my opinion. Unfortunately, many people put off planning for this final event in their lives, choosing by default to let others handle these details for them when that time comes. More times than not, those forced to complete these final planning arrangements for others are doing so on one the worst days of their life.
Unlike atneed funeral planning, preneed funeral planning allows an opportunity to make important decisions in a much less stressful environment. Preplanning funeral services can also lead to lower funeral costs as emotional overspending is generally not a factor.
Today most funeral homes offer multiple options for those desiring to meet with a funeral director to make preplans for themselves or other loved ones. It is no longer necessary in most areas to visit a firm to prearrange services. Many firms will now come to your residence if desired to make these most important plans. Many families have commented to me through the years about how much less stressful it was to make these plans away from the funeral home. I learned long ago that many people’s reluctance to do advance planning was actually based on coming to the funeral home for fear of awakening sad and depressing memories of loved ones past funerals held at the facility.
Preplanning funeral services also offers other opportunities that will lower stress when the death occurs. Many facilities offer “price freeze” and discount offerings on merchandise and services for those who choose to make formal preneed arrangements.Much misinformation regarding this particular aspect of preplanning is being written by those claiming to be experts, usually touting only one particular “funeral methodology” that limits a person’s choices. This results in only adding to a family’s funeral planning stress in my opinion. Unfortunately and sadly, many fall prey to this novice and shortsighted advice, which ultimately only harms those who need these savings benefits the most as funeral costs continue to rise.
I can honestly say that in my nearly thirty years of funeral service experience, I have never had a family tell me they were sorry they preplanned or for that matter prefunded a funeral or cremation. On the other hand, I have had many families tell me that they wish they had.
As a funeral director I would urge anyone to consider preneed funeral planning. Don’t just take my advice, talk with friends and family you trust who have done this. I’m convinced when you do, they will give you the same advice I have. This is the best way to guarantee yourself and your family a truly less stressful funeral.
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As a funeral director for nearly three decades I have assisted thousands of families in planning funerals for loved ones during their time of need. I have also assisted countless families through the years in preplanning funeral services. It has been my experience that those families who preplanned seemed far less stressed when a death occurs than those who did not.
When you think about it, when is preplanning for anything inevitable a bad idea? The same theory applies to funeral planning in my opinion. Unfortunately, many people put off planning for this final event in their lives, choosing by default to let others handle these details for them when that time comes. More times than not, those forced to complete these final planning arrangements for others are doing so on one the worst days of their life.
Unlike atneed funeral planning, preneed funeral planning allows an opportunity to make important decisions in a much less stressful environment. Preplanning funeral services can also lead to lower funeral costs as emotional overspending is generally not a factor.
Today most funeral homes offer multiple options for those desiring to meet with a funeral director to make preplans for themselves or other loved ones. It is no longer necessary in most areas to visit a firm to prearrange services. Many firms will now come to your residence if desired to make these most important plans. Many families have commented to me through the years about how much less stressful it was to make these plans away from the funeral home. I learned long ago that many people’s reluctance to do advance planning was actually based on coming to the funeral home for fear of awakening sad and depressing memories of loved ones past funerals held at the facility.
Preplanning funeral services also offers other opportunities that will lower stress when the death occurs. Many facilities offer “price freeze” and discount offerings on merchandise and services for those who choose to make formal preneed arrangements.Much misinformation regarding this particular aspect of preplanning is being written by those claiming to be experts, usually touting only one particular “funeral methodology” that limits a person’s choices. This results in only adding to a family’s funeral planning stress in my opinion. Unfortunately and sadly, many fall prey to this novice and shortsighted advice, which ultimately only harms those who need these savings benefits the most as funeral costs continue to rise.
I can honestly say that in my nearly thirty years of funeral service experience, I have never had a family tell me they were sorry they preplanned or for that matter prefunded a funeral or cremation. On the other hand, I have had many families tell me that they wish they had.
As a funeral director I would urge anyone to consider preneed funeral planning. Don’t just take my advice, talk with friends and family you trust who have done this. I’m convinced when you do, they will give you the same advice I have. This is the best way to guarantee yourself and your family a truly less stressful funeral.
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Casper’s Simplicity Cremation is Your Last Best Call
Jan 29
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Tags: Shipping International
Casper Funeral Services asked:
Dignity and respect is the essential key to selecting a funeral service for a special and loved member of your family. David Casper of Casper Funeral Services, speaking in Boston, Massachusetts emphasized, “Casper’s $1,395.00 complete ‘Simplicity’ Massachusetts and New England cremation service provides families faced with a “Funeral Emergency” a guaranteed assurance of quality service at a most affordable cost. Don’t entrust your “Loved One” to a questionable and impersonal personal service provider.”
David Casper noted, “It is essential that you talk with and are assured that the people you select to care for your ‘Loved One’ are both dependable and reliable. You must be absolutely comfortable with your choice.”
“If you make that “Last Call” for a dear friend or family member and you don’t get a positive and caring response from the funeral provider, then hang up and call another funeral service provider. If you are not completely comfortable with the cremation choice you are about to make, then don’t make it. Instead, call Casper Cremation at 617-269-1930 or Toll Free 800-314-1890, a Massachusetts based cremation provider to comfortably and peacefully talk things over.” Casper cremation has developed answers to many Cremation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Casper Funeral Services specializes in funeral shipping, deceased shipping, international funeral shipping, Boston cremation, Massachusetts cremation, Massachusetts Funeral and Massachusetts veteran funeral services.
“Unlike other service providers, our “Simplicity” Massachusetts Cremation is not just a matter of removal and inexpensive disposal of an important person in your life. We want you to be at peace with your choice and have the assurance that the decision you make will provide you with life long peace of mind.
“Certainly, in these difficult economic times you should pursue every affordable option. You should not however disregard the personal factor in making a cremation choice. When you make that “Last Call” for someone… Are you comfortable or not with the people you are talking to about your choice. If you are making a decision for someone else… How would they choose if they were making this important decision for you?
Casper Cremation Service provides a friendly and personal option for a difficult lifetime decision. Why would you entrust someone you care about to anyone who doesn’t provide you with absolute trust and confidence? Always request a second opinion. Before you make your “Final Choice” visit Casper Cremation and review your options. Clearly, your best choice is a Casper ‘Simplicity’ Cremation.”
Casper Funeral Services is a leader in International Funeral Shipping and provides repatriation services from the United States to anywhere in the world.
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Dignity and respect is the essential key to selecting a funeral service for a special and loved member of your family. David Casper of Casper Funeral Services, speaking in Boston, Massachusetts emphasized, “Casper’s $1,395.00 complete ‘Simplicity’ Massachusetts and New England cremation service provides families faced with a “Funeral Emergency” a guaranteed assurance of quality service at a most affordable cost. Don’t entrust your “Loved One” to a questionable and impersonal personal service provider.”
David Casper noted, “It is essential that you talk with and are assured that the people you select to care for your ‘Loved One’ are both dependable and reliable. You must be absolutely comfortable with your choice.”
“If you make that “Last Call” for a dear friend or family member and you don’t get a positive and caring response from the funeral provider, then hang up and call another funeral service provider. If you are not completely comfortable with the cremation choice you are about to make, then don’t make it. Instead, call Casper Cremation at 617-269-1930 or Toll Free 800-314-1890, a Massachusetts based cremation provider to comfortably and peacefully talk things over.” Casper cremation has developed answers to many Cremation Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Casper Funeral Services specializes in funeral shipping, deceased shipping, international funeral shipping, Boston cremation, Massachusetts cremation, Massachusetts Funeral and Massachusetts veteran funeral services.
“Unlike other service providers, our “Simplicity” Massachusetts Cremation is not just a matter of removal and inexpensive disposal of an important person in your life. We want you to be at peace with your choice and have the assurance that the decision you make will provide you with life long peace of mind.
“Certainly, in these difficult economic times you should pursue every affordable option. You should not however disregard the personal factor in making a cremation choice. When you make that “Last Call” for someone… Are you comfortable or not with the people you are talking to about your choice. If you are making a decision for someone else… How would they choose if they were making this important decision for you?
Casper Cremation Service provides a friendly and personal option for a difficult lifetime decision. Why would you entrust someone you care about to anyone who doesn’t provide you with absolute trust and confidence? Always request a second opinion. Before you make your “Final Choice” visit Casper Cremation and review your options. Clearly, your best choice is a Casper ‘Simplicity’ Cremation.”
Casper Funeral Services is a leader in International Funeral Shipping and provides repatriation services from the United States to anywhere in the world.
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As a Minister a Fair Charge?
Jan 27
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Tags: Funeral Business
smittybo20 asked:
If a Minister Charges 150.00 to perform a wedding, what would be a fair charge to perform pet funeral services.
If a Minister Charges 150.00 to perform a wedding, what would be a fair charge to perform pet funeral services.
No I am not a minister. This is for a friend of mine.
This is for a pet funeral business.
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Father: Funeral protest made him sick. Would you sue also?
Jan 26
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Tags: Staff Sgt
suthrnlyts asked:
Finally someone is fighting these nutcases in court!
Finally someone is fighting these nutcases in court!
Excerpts:
BALTIMORE — The father of a Marine killed in Iraq took the stand in his invasion of privacy suit against a fundamentalist church that pickets soldiers’ funerals, saying protesters carrying signs at his son’s burial made him sick to his stomach.
Albert Snyder said Wednesday he had hoped for a private funeral for his son, Lance Cpl. Matthew Snyder.
“They turned this funeral into a media circus and they wanted to hurt my family,” Snyder testified. “They wanted their message heard and they didn’t care who they stepped over. My son should have been buried with dignity, not with a bunch of clowns outside.”
http://www.eveningsun.com/ci_7277523?source=most_viewed
Yes, it’s the Westboro Baptist Church led by Fred Phelps. They actually have a schedule listing future protests at memorial services:
·Schedules for upcoming pickets
·Memorial for Staff Sgt. Donald Munn II - at 9:15 a.m., Fri., Oct. 26 - at St. Margaret Catholic Dog Kennel, 21201 Thirteen Mile Rd., Saint Clair Shores, MI.
·Memorial for Army Pfc. Kenneth Iwasinski - at 10:45 a.m., Sat., Oct. 27 - at Belchertown High School, 142 Springfield Road, Belchertown, MA.
·Funeral of Army Spc. Michael Brown - at 9:15 a.m., Saturday, October 27th - at Ottawa University Chapel, 1001 Cedar, Ottawa, Kansas
http://www.godhatesfags.com/main/index.html
Phelps has run in various Kansas Democratic Party primaries five times, but has never won. Phelps supported Al Gore in the 1988 Democratic Party primary election
Before you jump on the Republicans, think again. This guy is a Democrat! Don’t waste your time… HA!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Phelps
I’m a supporter of free speech, but am appalled that this people can get within a mile of a memorial service or funeral to protest. What are your feelings? How would you feel if you were burying a relative and these people showed up to protest?
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Question I just caught the mouse that has been trespassing in my apartment ?
Jan 25
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Tags: Apartment
J.J. asked:
and it is dead in the trap I set Do I need to have a Funeral service for it ?
just kidding about the funeral part.
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and it is dead in the trap I set Do I need to have a Funeral service for it ?
just kidding about the funeral part.
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Whats the best way to raise money for a funeral?
Jan 22
Posted: under Funeral Service.
Tags: Raise Money
m@mi asked:
Hi everyone, this past week we lost our little cousin Audrie just minutes after her birth. Now as a family we are trying to pull together and raise money for her burial services. Does any one have any ideas or know of any places in the los angeles/san gabriel valley area that we can hold a carwash. Weve already created a website:
Hi everyone, this past week we lost our little cousin Audrie just minutes after her birth. Now as a family we are trying to pull together and raise money for her burial services. Does any one have any ideas or know of any places in the los angeles/san gabriel valley area that we can hold a carwash. Weve already created a website:
freewebs.com/audrielumpkin but it hasnt had so much success.
Thank you for any info…. Stephanie and Family
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DOES THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT CARE ABOUT OUR TROOPS?
Jan 22
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Tags: Young Men
Leonard K asked:
In combat there are no nice things, a dead enemy soldier is simply an object to be examined for documents and then removed as quickly as possible sometimes crudely. Noone says a prayer here, or holds a funeral service……. These had been living breathing young men yesterday…today they are a sanitation problem
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In combat there are no nice things, a dead enemy soldier is simply an object to be examined for documents and then removed as quickly as possible sometimes crudely. Noone says a prayer here, or holds a funeral service……. These had been living breathing young men yesterday…today they are a sanitation problem
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What’s the Difference Between a Funeral Service and a Memorial Service?
Jan 20
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Tags: Clergy Member
Mike Testa asked:
omes provide different services depending on the needs and preferences of the decedent’s family.
While many people use the phrases “funeral service” and “memorial service” interchangeably, they are actually different services.
A “funeral service” is any official ceremony that takes place in the presence of a casketed body. In other words, the body (inside a casket) is present during the ceremony. The casket lid may be open or closed.
A “memorial service”, on the other hand, is any official ceremony that takes place without the casketed body being present. For example, the ceremony might take place with just an urn containing cremated remains (i.e. “ashes”) serving as the focal point of the ceremony. Alternatively, the focal point could be just a picture of the deceased displayed on an easel.
Other than this distinction, both a funeral service and a memorial service are similar. Both types of services last approximately 25 minutes and are usually accompanied by a eulogy delivered by a family member or clergy member. Both types of services can be held at a funeral home, church, or any other place the family chooses.
Usually, a funeral home will charge the same amount for a memorial ceremony as they charge for a funeral ceremony (around $500). Remember, the ceremony itself is just one component of overall funeral costs. A typical funeral or memorial service can easily run more than $7,000.
Although, this article just touched on one aspect of funeral planning, there are many considerations that need to be addressed in deciding between a funeral, memorial, or cremation service.
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omes provide different services depending on the needs and preferences of the decedent’s family.
While many people use the phrases “funeral service” and “memorial service” interchangeably, they are actually different services.
A “funeral service” is any official ceremony that takes place in the presence of a casketed body. In other words, the body (inside a casket) is present during the ceremony. The casket lid may be open or closed.
A “memorial service”, on the other hand, is any official ceremony that takes place without the casketed body being present. For example, the ceremony might take place with just an urn containing cremated remains (i.e. “ashes”) serving as the focal point of the ceremony. Alternatively, the focal point could be just a picture of the deceased displayed on an easel.
Other than this distinction, both a funeral service and a memorial service are similar. Both types of services last approximately 25 minutes and are usually accompanied by a eulogy delivered by a family member or clergy member. Both types of services can be held at a funeral home, church, or any other place the family chooses.
Usually, a funeral home will charge the same amount for a memorial ceremony as they charge for a funeral ceremony (around $500). Remember, the ceremony itself is just one component of overall funeral costs. A typical funeral or memorial service can easily run more than $7,000.
Although, this article just touched on one aspect of funeral planning, there are many considerations that need to be addressed in deciding between a funeral, memorial, or cremation service.
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Funeral Planning - How Many Alternatives as Well as Selections Do I Need to Know When Responsible For Planning a Funeral?
Jan 18
Posted: under Funeral, Funeral Service.
Funeral planning is a difficult activity involving emotional strain, money decision making, and uncertainty. Without some instruction, the options and information surrounding funerals and arrangement planning can seem overwhelming at an already burdensome time.
When you start to plan a funeral you’ll learn that there are a number of decisions that need to be made, regardless of whether you’re dealing with a death or pre-planning.
- Hunt around for a funeral director.
- Get prevailing price lists from at least three different funeral homes.
- Line up a date with the Funeral Director of your liking.
- Choose a funeral service location. A church is one of several venues. If you choose a church, you’ll need to choose clergy.
- Decide on a date and time for the service.
- Choose the kind of service you want: traditional, non-traditional, military, etc.
- Choose a casket (or cremation urn).
- Choose flowers.
- Choose music.
- Choose a burial container or mausoleum crypt.
- Pick clothing for the deceased.
- Write or have an obituary written.
- Choose the funeral car arrangements.
- Choose pallbearers, scripture readings (if applicable) and eulogists.
Planning a funeral can be a multi-layered process. After you’ve completed the initial arrangements, there are a number of additional things to be done.
Funeral planning involves a number of different (and sometimes expensive) elements so it’s important to be prepared in advance for what is to come.
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