Q. My daughter is getting married in the fall, but she isn’t much of a planner and would much rather just attend her big day and have it all planned for her. I am the same way, and to be honest, the details stress me out. To our … [Read more...]
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October 28, 2016 by
Renato Bialetti's family placed his ashes in a replica coffee pot urn. Q. I recently read about a funeral for 50-year-old Renato Garcia, where his body was on display at his own wake, wearing a Green Lantern costume. When asked … [Read more...]
Print This PageA Different Type of Funeral
August 1, 2015 by
Q.I am the kind of person who likes to plan ahead for everything. I started planning my wedding before I was even engaged, and named my children long before I was pregnant. Now that I am getting older, I am beginning to think … [Read more...]
Print This PageCool or Spooky? Funerals that Mimic Life
October 10, 2014 by
Q. My great aunt, Jane, is not afraid to talk about death. The things she loves most in life, besides family, are the Washington Redskins, playing canasta, and gardening. She often mentions how when she dies, she wants to be … [Read more...]
Print This Page“How do I obtain a death certificate?”
September 8, 2011 by
If you have lost a loved one and are now attempting to close out their estate, we are sorry for your loss and we understand how frustrating the process can be. The steps to take after the loss a loved one can be overwhelming, but … [Read more...]
Print This PagePreNeed (Pre-Paid) Funeral and Burial Plans
March 1, 2011 by
Advantages and Disadvantages of Prepaid Plans One way to plan in advance for the end of one's life is to sign a formal contract called a "preneed funeral plan." With this plan, money to pay for a funeral and/or burial is held in … [Read more...]
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