What is a Green Funeral?
Posted on January 5, 2023 by | Leave a comment
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The term “green funeral” refers to ceremony, service, and body disposition that focuses on preservation of the earth. Many of those who live “green” also wish to end “green”. Just as living green is carried out in different ways and with many choices, there are also many different methods of having a green funeral. Your […]
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Choosing the Right Funeral Service: 10 Steps to Help You Get it Right
Posted on December 22, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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Who gets to decide what is included in a funeral service? Each state has laws that govern who has control over the body of a person who has died. In most states if the individual was married, the spouse will be responsible for taking care of the disposition (what happens to the body) and funeral […]
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It’s a Funeral … Go Ahead and CRY
Posted on December 8, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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Should Americans get more comfortable with tears? When it comes to funerals Americans can sometimes feel uncomfortable both shedding tears or observing their flow from a fellow mourner. Perhaps you have attended a funeral and noticed those who need to weep often leave the room? They retire to the restroom or go outside for a […]
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65 or over: Don’t Be a Fall Statistic
Posted on November 24, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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According to the CDC, an older adult (age 65+) suffers a fall in the U.S. every second of every day, making falls the leading cause of injury and injury death in this age group. If you or someone you care about are in this age group, it is time to do a safety assessment and possibly make a few adjustments. Footwear You […]
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3 Things You Need to Know About Veterans Cemeteries
Posted on November 10, 2022 by | Leave a comment
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There’s lot of information out there about veterans cemeteries: what they’re for, who is allowed to be buried in them, what is allowed to take place in them, etc. Often, this information conflicts or is purely anecdotal, so how can you know what’s true? Much of it depends on the circumstances, but we’ll share a […]
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