2019

Ways to Reduce Stress When Planning a Funeral

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It's rarely the case that a funeral is an easy event. When you're planning one, there are times when you might feel stressed and overwhelmed. With the right approach, you can make sure planning a funeral is more about ensuring remembrance than experiencing stress. Try Not to Rush Very few aspects of planning a funeral require absolute immediacy. Aside from setting the date and finding a funeral director, other elements of your plans can benefit from not rushing.

30 December 2019

Commemorating a Funeral When You Can't Actually Be There

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There can be valid circumstances that prevent you from being able to go to a funeral. Perhaps the most obvious one is simple geography, and if the funeral is being held in a different city, a different state or even a different county, you might simply be unable to afford to make the trip on such short notice, as devastating as this can be. Clearly, if geography is not an issue and it's just a matter of a conflict with your schedule, try to rearrange your schedule.

4 September 2019

Headstone cleaning versus restoration: What are the key differences?

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Within every cemetery in the country are headstones that symbolise the life and journey of many different people. Each tombstone is unique, representing the story of the person who was buried there. Tombstones are also an important grieving symbol for families. The challenge that many people face is how to best preserve their tombstones. Over time, natural agents such as dirt, moisture and chemicals in the air tend to wear out tombstones.

7 May 2019