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Death is part of life, but talking about it doesn't always come easily. Here, you'll find practical information about cremation, burial, funeral planning, and the choices available to families in Raleigh and throughout North Carolina.
Whether you're planning ahead, navigating a recent death, or simply curious, we're glad you're here
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What Is the Cost of Hospice Care?
Hospice care focuses on helping terminally ill patients live comfortably and includes pain relief care and symptom management. The focus is no longer on getting better or finding a cure, but instead on living well while dying. If you or a loved one are at this point in life, you may wonder about the cost of hospice care. Who will pay for the care you need?
What Does a Funeral Home Do?
If you’ve ever wondered why you need a funeral home to plan and arrange a funeral, it’s a job more significant than you think. There is much planning involved in arranging a funeral. Let’s look at the perspective of a 4th generation funeral director and see, “What does a funeral home do?” on a day-to-day basis.
Does Life Insurance Pay for Funeral Expenses?
It is crucial to plan for your passing so that your loved ones aren’t left making the difficult decisions. This includes planning your funeral and how to pay for it. One myth is that your insurance policy will cover your funeral expenses. However, this is not always the case. If you’re planning now, learn whether life insurance could pay for your funeral expenses.
Is Palliative Care the Same as Hospice?
Anyone with a severe medical condition may choose palliative care, whether they are getting better or not. In this way, it is not the same as hospice care. Let’s look at the differences and similarities between these caring and helpful types of care.
What To Do When a Parent Dies
When a parent dies, it can feel like a foundational structure in your life has suddenly disappeared. In addition, the overwhelming emotional stress can make it challenging to think about what needs to happen next. However, armed with a checklist, you can gradually and steadily make progress. Learn what to do when a parent dies.
What to Say When Someone Dies
You may wonder what to say when someone dies. Is there a magic combination of words or phrases that will make a difference for them as they struggle through grieving their loss? Learn about common ways to comfort grieving families and whether your words can lift and encourage their spirits.
What is a Celebration of Life?
A “celebration of life” is a way to remember a life well-lived while celebrating the beautiful qualities and character of the individual. On the other hand, a funeral service is often a sad and somber occasion focusing on the fact that a person is no longer with us. With a Celebration of Life, there may be less formality, more focus on a life well-lived, stories about the deceased, a relaxed dress code, or a theme around something the person loved.
How Do I Plan an Affordable Cremation?
Cremation is growing in popularity as a choice. According to the NFDA Cremation & Burial Report, “the projected burial rate in 2020 is 37.5% (down 7.7% from 2015) and projected cremation rate is 56.0% (up 8.1% from 2015).” Learn about the ways to make cremation affordable.
Online Funeral Planner
Your life is unique, and your end-of-life celebration should reflect who you are. Let’s look at how you can preplan a funeral for yourself or a loved one who would like your help thinking through this emotionally challenging task. If you’re ready to make a plan now, visit our Online Funeral Planner to make these difficult decisions now so that your family won’t have to make them later.
Condolences Meaning Explained
When someone dies, the depth of the loved ones’ sorrow is difficult to fathom. “My condolences” is an expression acknowledging the pain others experience in a loss. The word “condolences” meaning shows understanding and sympathy that someone is suffering in their loss of a loved one. Let’s look at the gestures that express our “condolences,” to those grieving.
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