Funerals are often regarded as “Celebrations of Life.” Sometimes families want someone to speak for the deceased at funeral services, but they may not have anyone readily available. This is sometimes the case when individuals are not involved with any religious organizations during their life. It can also occur when individuals estrange themselves from their families or spend much of their life away from others due to being institutionalized. However, sometimes it is a matter of a death being devastating and leaving everyone close to the deceased including clergy members unable to take an active role in the services.…
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You don’t have to spend a fortune to give your loved one a proper good-bye. In fact, setting a budget for a cremation service can be helpful. It can give you a clear focus and allow you to figure out what you can do for your loved one without breaking the bank. Follow these tips to help you strategically plan a special cremation service at a place like Holmes Funeral Home that honors the life the person cherished and how well they lived it.…
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Gathering loved ones together for a funeral can create an ambiance of that’s oddly mixed with deep grief and the joy that comes with cherished memories and a reunion of family members who may not have seen one another in a while. The funeral is a good event for the creation of a memorial scrapbook. Since so many different people who were important to the loved one will be gathered together, you may want to encourage people to help join in the creation of a memorial scrapbook for the deceased person’s children, spouse, or other immediate family.…
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