Saying good-bye is never easy. But it’s a time when you want to make the right decisions for you, your family, and your loved one. Information on all your choices of honoring a loved one is covered here.
African American Funerals: A History of Tradition and CultureDeath, and saying farewell to loved ones, has long been an integral part of our culture. In the African American community, our burial traditions, customs, mourning practices and service rites can be traced back to roots in Africa. Forms of these traditions have been passed down from generation to generation and are still proudly practiced
Writing An Obituary : A Step-by-Step GuidePreparing an obituary for someone you love is an exercise best approached with care and thought. Like the funeral service itself, an obituary acknowledges the loss of our loved one, expresses the pain of their loss and the joy that their presence among us brought. Essential Elements of an Obituary Announcement of death Biographical Sketch
A Family’s Guide to BurialGround burial provides loved ones a place to remember those they have loved and lost. This is the most common form of final disposition and is usually performed in a cemetery or a memorial park. There are several products and choices available when choosing this option and a basic understanding of the terms and products
A Layman’s Guide To CremationToday more families and individuals are choosing cremation for final disposition than ever before. Their reasons for this choice can range from religious beliefs, to family history, to financial considerations. Years ago, cremation was seen as “just cremation”. Families would hear a family member say, “just cremate me.” What many families didn’t realize then was
Preparing a EulogyA STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE Delivering a eulogy for a friend or family member is a wonderful way to participate in the funeral service. It is an opportunity to acknowledge the importance of the life lived, and to remind survivors of the memories and legacy left behind. Nearly any eulogy, if delivered with love and respect, can
Urns & RemembranceFor families who select cremation as a final disposition choice, the opportunity to capture their loved one’s personality in both a casket and an urn is present. For many families, urns can become one of their most emotional, inspiring and treasured works of art and every family member can share in this revelation. Urns are
Memorial ServicesHOW FAMILIES ARE CHOOSING TO SAY GOODBYE TO THEIR LOVED ONES TODAY A final farewell experience offers family, friends, and the community a powerful opportunity to both celebrate and mourn the life of a loved one and community member. By conducting some type of service, ceremony, or tribute, the six basic needs of celebration and
Types of Caskets: A Layman’s GuideTypes of Caskets: How To Make An Informed Choice Caskets can be categorized into two basic material types. Those manufactured out of a variety of metal materials including Bronze, Copper, Stainless Steel, and Standard Steel and those crafted out of a variety of wood materials including Mahogany, Walnut, Cherry, Maple, Oak, Pine, Poplar and Veneer.- 5 Things Many Families Don’t Know About Cremation1. That cremation doesn’t limit your funeral choices. Our research shows that many families aren’t aware of all the choices they have for saying goodbye to loved ones. You can be as creative in planning the way you want to say goodbye to your loved one as you wish. Cremation or Burial, your services should
- The Final Farewell Presentation: How People Today Choose Caskets That Capture The Spirit Of Their Loved Ones.Over our lifetimes our personality becomes our trademark. It reveals the essence of who we are and is what people remember most about us. Today, when people are faced with the loss of a loved one, they are able to make final arrangement choices that truly reflect the personal spirit of their loved one. One