If you or a family member formerly belonged to the U.S. Armed Forces, you may be wondering what kinds of expenses you can expect the U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) to pick up the tab for as you embark on end-of-life planning. While the VA does indeed cover many funeral expenses, there are several things that […]
Read MoreHumans have been marking and commemorating gravesites for millennia. The earliest known instances of headstones, as we think of them, date back to early Roman and Celtic cultures, when inscribed rocks were used to mark areas where friends and relatives were laid to rest. Today, headstones are made from a slew of materials, of which […]
Read MoreDeath is a touchy subject for a lot of people. Maybe it’s because you begin thinking of your own mortality, but a simpler reason is that many of us don’t completely understand death. To help those left behind to cope with the grief and sadness of losing a loved one, the family may plan to […]
Read MorePlanning a memorial service for a loved one will require you to look at photographs, watch videos and talk to people about the person’s passing, all while working with a funeral home to arrange burial services. All these things and more can make the memorial service planning process an emotional experience. Don’t take on unnecessary […]
Read MoreChoosing a headstone can be a deeply personal decision, one that you most likely weren’t preparing to have to make. But when the time comes to decide on a headstone, knowing where to start may help make it a little easier. While style, size, finish and design are all very important, the best place to […]
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