Tweet There has been a death, now what do I do? By Marla J. Noel There is a lot to do after someone dies. This is not the entire list of things to do, however, it is a simple guideline to start the process. If you have to read and use this list, I am …
Tag Archive: Funeral Information
Planning- The Green Box
Tweet by Marla J. Noel I received this from a friend, who recently had a difficult experience with a friend who had not planned for her death, although she had been ill. Please think about this list, even if you are healthy and young, and spend some time putting together your Green Box. You can …
The Service Is For The Living
Tweet by Ian Crockett There’s a school of thought that when cremation is selected, it preempts any type of memorial service or remembrance ceremony. Nothing could be further from the truth. I’ve had two experiences that I consider fulfilling and if I didn’t know better, would say were choreographed by the deceased themselves. The first …
Funeral Etiquette in a Changing World
Tweet Posted by Marla J. Noel from a recent NFDA article Funerals are a difficult time, regardless of your relationship with the person who has died. Funerals aren’t what they were a decade ago, however. Increasingly personal and unique, with an increase in non-traditional funeral services, it is oftentimes challenging to determine what is or …
Funeral Vignettes
Tweet For the Gardener who has everything – literally, here’s something new they don’t have! Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary in sunny Mission Viejo, California is offering “The Gardener” personlized vignette as a “no extra cost” option with its regular funeral and cremation memorial services. The setting includes a potting bench, tools, a birdhouse, small …
My Funeral-My Wishes
Tweet Marla J. Noel –Funeral Plans My mother used to tell me, “Honey, just cremate me, and throw my ashes out back.” I know my mother is modest, and would never want a fuss made over her for any reason. But I had to remind her that a funeral service is for the family left …
Decisions that must be made at the time of a death
Tweet There are many decisions to be made at the time of a death. Below are the three primary decisions in planning for the funeral and interment of a loved one. 1. Vital statistics and historical data must be furnished 2. Method of burial must be selected 3. The casket/urn and funeral arrangements must be …
Why a funeral and what can you do for your own?
Tweet For those who are left behind, a funeral service provides: • A place for family and friends to gather for support and to reminisce. • An opportunity to celebrate the life and accomplishments of their loved one. • A chance to say goodbye. • A focal point from which the healing process can begin. …
