Burial is a practice that has been used by humans since Neanderthals roamed the earth. In early human history, this practice was important for habitation reasons, but it has developed into a ritual practice that expresses respect for someone who has died. Kings and leaders throughout history have been buried with material possessions to denote […]
Read MoreEnd-of-life arrangements are incredibly personal, and every individual has different priorities and desires regarding their final wishes. Even though it can be challenging to think about what exactly you want from your funeral or memorial service, it’s important to invest some time into making arrangements for the service and burial monuments in Walterboro, SC in […]
Read MoreIf 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 […]
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