Funeral Planning Guide Blog

Death and Inflation

admin — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:14:32 +0000

In these inflationary times people are more aware of how and what they spend their money on. Buying preneed cemetery and funerals has been popular for generations. Those who had the wisdom and foresight to have bought years ago are glad they did. Still you have procrastinators who will inevitably leave the problem for a loved [...]

Final touch: A Cosmetic Lift for Your Funeral?

admin — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:09:18 +0000

The recent boom in cosmetic procedures has raised the bar for many of us when it comes to appearance. And, it turns out, the dead are no exception. See preperation of the dead As the population has become increasingly sophisticated about procedures to enhance their appearance, so have their requests, morticians say, for smoothing lines, plumping [...]

We Can All Learn From Michael Jackson

admin — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 02:12:30 +0000

In the wake of Michael Jackson’s death it has given us pause about planning for the inevitable. There has been much ado about his will or lack thereof; as it turns out he had one from 2002. Given all the changes in his personal life over the years, it makes you realize how important it [...]

Going Green In The Hereafter…….

admin — Sun, 17 May 2009 16:17:38 +0000

Here’s an example of going green in the death care industry in El Mirage Az. SUN CITY — When Shiloh Garner of Maricopa began helping her mother with funeral preplanning, having a “green,” natural burial became an important consideration. “We had heard about green burials and thought it was a great alternative,” Garner said. “We want to [...]

How Do You Want To Be Remembered?

admin — Fri, 15 May 2009 05:16:53 +0000

Funerals are usually the last place you’d expect to learn, let alone have fun and laugh, but that’s exactly what the deceased want to happen at this service. Romeo Theatre Company students and their director will make a return during the Victorian Festival to make history come alive by holding a Victorian funeral re-enactment. The performance will [...]

Don’t Die Broke!

admin — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:46:47 +0000

Add more funerals to the list of expenses cities and towns may have to bear in the wake of state budget cuts. Gov. John Lynch and House lawmakers have proposed eliminating money to pay for the funerals of old people who die broke. The state budgeted $25,000 for the services last year. If the cut stands, municipalities [...]

Not All Funeral Homes Are Bad

admin — Tue, 17 Mar 2009 19:31:05 +0000

All too often we hear or read about unscrupulous funeral homes taking advantage of families in their time of need. It’s nice to hear about funeral homes who are doing the right thing and going the extra mile for families. The following is a case in point. Farmer & Son Funeral Home noted for service The Farmer [...]

Funeral Planning Advice

admin — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:31:42 +0000

The following article was written by Jerry Guy a Funeral Director. You should take heed and follow his advice! Making funeral plans can be a very stressful event. Many things must be considered and decisions made. This usually comes at a time when most people are at their worst, mentally. Today, it is not uncommon for traditional funeral [...]

Public Still Afraid of Death Care Providers

admin — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:46:53 +0000

The following story is common in the death care industry. People fear what the don’t understand until they need our service! After being denied a permit to build a crematory in unincorporated Larimer County north of Loveland, funeral home operator Rick Allnutt looked elsewhere.He inquired at an industrial park near the Fort Collins-Loveland Municipal Airport, but [...]

Violent Death at the hands of Police

admin — Wed, 07 Jan 2009 05:48:28 +0000

The Death of a loved one is always sad. Be it accidental or from illness the loss is always painful. When it comes at the hands of those sworn to protect us, it’s sting is particularly painful. By now you may have heard of the young man who was killed by BART officers in Oakland. [...]