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How to Plan a Funeral: Your Guide for Arranging Services
When someone we love dies, it is a difficult time for everyone. One of the most important things to do during this time is plan the funeral. Planning a service allows friends and family to come together and mourn the loss of their loved one. It can be an elaborate event or as simple as you like – it’s up to you! In this guide, we will outline what you need to know when planning a funeral.

5 Stages of Palliative Care: What They Mean for You
If you or a loved one is dying, it’s hard to know where to turn for help. However, palliative care provides comfort and support to those who are dying and their families. If you’re facing a terminal illness, it’s essential to understand how palliative care can help make the end of life more comfortable for everyone involved. Let’s look at the 5 stages of palliative care and what they mean for you and your loved ones.

Hospice Philosophy: Why We Need End-of-Life Care
When a loved one faces a diagnosis of terminal illness, their loved ones often scramble to find the best hospice care. The hospice philosophy is essential because it focuses on providing comfort and peace to those who are facing end-of-life illnesses. Let’s look at hospice philosophy and why it matters so much to families with loved ones facing death.

Pre Planning: Giving a Gift of Peace to Your Family
When it comes to end-of-life planning, preplanning is one of the most important steps you can take. By prepaying and prearranging your funeral services, you are giving your loved ones a gift of peace in a time of great stress and confusion. They will not have to worry about making arrangements or dealing with the financial burden that often comes with death. You can plan it all, including choosing the type of service, the location, and even who will officiate. Preplanning is the best way to ensure that your final wishes work out exactly how you desire.

How to Balance Caring for Your Elderly Parent with Living Your Own Life
When caring for an elderly parent, finding the right balance between caring for them and living your own life can be challenging. On the one hand, you may feel like you need to put your everyday life on hold indefinitely to care for them. Let’s explore some helpful options and find the best way to care for your elderly parent while still living your own life!

8 Cremation Ashes Ideas to Consider In 2022
When a loved one passes away, planning a memorial or funeral can help you work through grief. Cremation is often part of those plans, and when it is, what do you do with the cremains? Here are 8 cremation ashes ideas for you to consider in 2022.

7 Things to Consider When Preparing a Loved One for Cremation
When a loved one dies, the grieving process begins. Along with mourning the physical loss, you must also make crucial decisions about the deceased’s final arrangements. One of the options you may have is cremation. Here are 7 things to consider when preparing a loved one for cremation.

Everything You Wanted to Know About Cremation, But Were Afraid to Ask
Cremation is an increasingly popular option for those looking to dispose of a body. But how does cremation work, and what can you expect after the process is complete? Let’s look at everything you need to know about cremation, from how long it takes to what’s left of the body after the process finishes. We’ll also dispel some common myths about cremation and answer some frequently asked questions. So if you’re curious about cremation, read on!

Why Choose a Direct Cremation Provider?
Cremation is on the rise in the United States. In 2016, cremations accounted for over 50% of all funerals, and that number continues to grow. Cremation is often seen as a more affordable option than a traditional burial. That’s why it’s becoming more popular, but not all cremation providers are created equal. It’s important to know that not all cremation providers handle the cremation themselves. Let’s look at what cremation is and why finding a direct cremation provider matters.

Funeral Dress Guidelines in North Carolina
Social pressure to conform keeps most of us wearing clothing that won’t draw too much attention. We want to be seen for who we are and not only for what we wear. However, some events make us think more than twice about what to wear. Let’s look at common-sense funeral dress guidelines for North Carolina.