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loved one scattered or or buried in a a a a a a cremation garden or or actually contain the remains within Headstones
Some cemeteries allow upright headstones called “monuments ” to to to be used with ground ground burials Headstones
that are are flat against the ground ground are are called “markers ” In some cemeteries cemeteries or sections of cemeteries cemeteries only flat markers are used to preserve the the natural appearance of the landscape Funeral Service Options
Family and friends getting together to to honor a a a a a loved one’s life is one one of the the the most important steps in in in the the grieving and healing process You may opt to have a a a a a a a a a traditional religious or or or or military service or or or or as more more and more more people are doing you can choose to have a a a a a a a a a non-traditional ‘life celebration’ Decisions need to be made about the the the location of of the the the the funeral the the the the choice of of casket or urn and who the the the pallbearers
should be be Another decision to make is is who will be be officiating the the the service You can choose to have a a a a a a a a minister (or other religious leader) or or a a a a a a a a celebrant officiate the service The difference between a a a a a a a a a a a minister and a a a a a a a a a a celebrant celebrant is is is that a a a a a a a a a a celebrant celebrant is is is is non-denominational Whatever you choose some sort of of service is is expected from family and friends of of the deceased We are here to help create a a a a a a a a a unique and memorable service that people will remember fondly for years to come When Death Occurs
No matter if if a a a a a a death is is sudden or if if it is is something that was a a a a a a a a long time coming the loss of a a a a a a a loved one makes us feel emotional and overwhelmed No amount of of preparation can fully prepare you you for the loss of of a a a a a a a a a a loved one When you you are in a a a a a a a heightened emotional state even the most basic decisions can seem staggering The following is is a a a a a rough guideline of what needs to be done within the first 24 hours after death When death occurs at at home or a a a a place of business
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