Planning a memorial service is typically different than planning a funeral for a couple of important reasons. First, there is no body to bury, so there isn't a need to hold a funeral at a cemetery. Second, there is no need to rush your loved one's service after they've been cremated – their service can be held several months after their death if necessary for some reason. Here are a few tips and tricks you can use to plan a memorial service for your cremated loved one that will help make the experience unforgettable.
Obesity is a growing epidemic in America. Current statistics suggest that 39.8% of the American adult population is obese. Carrying extra weight can lead to significant health problems during life, and it can create some unique challenges for surviving loved ones after death.
If you are faced with the task of making arrangements for a morbidly obese loved one, keep these three important considerations in mind.
1. Find the right funeral home.
A lot of people put off pre-planning their own funeral because they do not like to face the morbidity of the idea, but more people avoid going for funeral planning consultations because they are under the impression that they will have to take on another bill. These concerns about financing a funeral could easily get in the way of you ever doing the right thing and laying out your plans in advance, and that is definitely not something you want to leave to your family members once you are gone.
Death is an unfortunate part of life, and while you cannot prevent it, you can plan for it. Unfortunately, you may not realize how often individuals make mistakes that cannot be fixed during the process of planning a funeral. By avoiding these common mistakes, the final wishes of your loved one will be met in an effective and efficient manner.
Waiting to Pre-Plan
One of the worst mistakes you can make is to wait to pre-plan a funeral -- whether for yourself or for a loved one.
At the funeral service of someone who has been cremated, there are many different ways that you can deal with the cremated remains. While having them present in an urn isn't necessary, many people arrange to have the urn sitting somewhere in the room at the funeral home.
For example, having the urn on a table with a photo of the deceased person and perhaps some mementos is a common approach.
