Etched in Stone: Monuments & Markers
Choosing a lasting tribute for your loved one can be a meaningful part of the grieving process. Our guide helps you understand the key differences between monuments and markers, so you can make an informed decision.
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How To Select a Cemetery
Selecting a cemetery is a deeply personal decision requiring self-assessment to determine needs such as burial or cremation, religious or secular preference, location, budget, personal aesthetics, and specific needs.
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Preserving Memories: Cleaning Headstones and Grave Markers
How to care for a loved one's gravesite by cleaning their headstone or grave marker. Materials, such as granite, marble, and bronze, require different cleaning solutions.
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Retirement Security: The Full Spectrum, Including Funeral Preplanning
Explore a proactive approach to retirement security, encompassing not just financial strategies but also the often-overlooked aspect of funeral preplanning.
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What Exactly is a "Green Burial"? A Gentle Return to the Earth
Green burial is chosen for environmental responsibility, natural return to the earth, conservation, simplicity, affordability, and personal connection.
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Understanding VFW Benefits: Navigating the Support Provided After a Veteran's Passing
This blog post and podcast explains the funeral benefits provided by the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW).
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Dealing with Grief when a Loved One With Parkinson's Disease Passed Away
Losing a loved one with Parkinson's disease can be incredibly painful, but there are strategies for coping with grief that can help.
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So You Want to Be Cremated. Now What?
Cremation is a personal choice offering flexibility and simplicity, and planning ensures wishes are carried out with care and respect.
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National Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month: The Healing Power of Memorial Spaces
National Bereaved Spouses Awareness Month is observed in April. Memorial places offer the healing power of nature, art and symbolism, and the act of tending to a gravesite.
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Facing the Inevitable: Why We Avoid Talking About Death and Why We Should Embrace the Conversation
Talking about death can bring peace of mind, strengthen connections with loved ones, and help with practical matters like funeral arrangements and financial affairs. Openly acknowledging mortality can also encourage reflection on life's values and priorities.
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Supporting Children with Autism Through Grief: A Guide for Parents and Caregivers
Children with autism may have difficulty understanding and expressing emotions, which can make the grieving process particularly challenging.
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Honoring Our Heroes: 8 Essential Facts About Veterans Burial Benefits
Losing a loved one who served our country is a difficult experience. Thankfully, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides a range of burial benefits to honor their service and ease the burden on families. Here are 8 essential facts to help you understand what's available.
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