No one likes to think about the possibility of passing away, but it is important to plan for a funeral in advance. When planning a funeral or memorial service for yourself, there are many things that you have to take into consideration for your final wishes.

When you are grieving, Thanksgiving can be a difficult time. While everyone else is eating turkey and pumpkin pie, you may feel left out, or sad thinking about the loved one that has passed away.

The absence of their presence can feel overwhelming when you’re used to spending time with them during the holidays.

But there are ways to honor your loved one’s memory during Thanksgiving and express gratitude for the time you were able to spend with them while also taking care of yourself. 

The holidays can be a difficult time for anyone who has lost a loved one. And it can be challenging when trying to figure out how to get through grief during the holidays. However, there are ways to remember your loved ones to help ease your grief and help others who have lost loved ones.

Every day people have funerals or memorial services for their family members or friends. These are usually done at churches, funeral homes, or private residences. 

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more and more people are using online video conferencing to share important life events such as birthdays, graduations, and now, funerals.

Religious aspects may prove essential for making end-of-life plans with a loved one that may be important to them. In recent years, cremation has become more acceptable in the United States due to economic shifts that have occurred in the latter half of the century, as well as more permissive attitudes towards the relationship between the body and the soul.

End-of-Life care is meant to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual care and comfort for someone suffering from a terminal illness. This can be an emotional time for all parties involved, but there are ways to prepare yourself.

Does the law require the use of a funeral home to plan and facilitate a cremation or memorial service?

If you’re the primary caregiver for a loved one who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you’ll have to assist in making arrangements to secure their financial future. 

A cremation society is an organization made up of members who want to ensure their future cremation.

Unfortunately, many Americans pass away in care facilities without any life insurance policy or savings for final arrangements. 

Often, when a needy senior citizen passes in a care center, the financial burden of burial, cremation, or any type of service becomes the responsibility of the family and relatives left behind.

At National Cremation, our funeral directors are frequently asked whether or not funeral expenses are a tax deductible expense. Although we advise you to consult a tax specialist who can answer this question more fully according to the specifics of your case, there are some general rules to consider when answering this question.

When a loved one dies, you’ll have to cope with a wide range of emotions. You may feel shock, confusion, sadness, loneliness, anger, anxiety, guilt, relief or any combination of these. Yet while you’re experiencing these emotions, there are also practical concerns you’ll have to take into consideration.

Upon receiving the Memento Kit that comes with a National Cremation prepaid cremation, many don’t know exactly what to do with it. The Memento Kit has a variety of uses, and it is much more than a fancy box. Here are a few ideas to help you take full advantage of this piece of your cremation plan.

If you or a loved one served on active duty or in certain reserve branches of the US Armed forces, you may be eligible for a Veteran’s Administration (VA) burial allowance and other benefits as a result of your service to our country.

The cremation of a loved one does not end upon the acceptance of his or her ashes. Some prefer setting up a traditional funeral or a memorial service to show how much a family member means. If you’re wondering whether you can have funeral or memorial services with cremation, National Cremation has the answer: Yes, you can.

4 Places to Scatter Ashes in Florida If you’re preparing for an end-of-life ceremony and you’re considering interring cremated remains in the Sunshine State, you’re on the right track. Florida is one of the best states in the U.S. for cremation and memorials, not just because of the sun, ocean, and views.  In Florida, there Continue reading

Following the loss of a closely bonded owner or another pet, our pets can suffer separation anxiety or depression just as people do. Pet owners, especially cat and dog lovers can be sensitive to their pet’s grief.

Talking about end-of-life planning with your parents is no simple feat, as no one wants to think about death. However, planning for the end of your loved one’s lives can safeguard their well-being and put your mind at ease.

It takes a lot of courage to heal from the loss of a loved one. For many of us, reading a good book about grief is one of many helpful ways to recover.

 We at National Cremation believe that each person has a unique way of grieving, so we came up with a list of the best books to help your personal grieving process. We are with you during this difficult moment of your life.

When a member of the military dies or is permanently injured as a direct result of their service, the government offers their loved ones a variety of benefits.

These offerings are administered through the Veterans Benefits Administration and can help provide security during a difficult and tumultuous time.

Writing an obituary offers a chance to notify others of your loved one’s passing, and is also an opportunity to celebrate life and share what made that person special to those who loved them. Because of this dual purpose, obituary writing often feels challenging, due to the great responsibility that the obituary writer carries both to the person who is gone, as well as to those left behind.

During funeral services, it’s not uncommon for friends and family to speak about what their loved one meant to them, but what happens afterward? When the departed has reached his or her resting place, can any following memorial services tell a complete life story? How can you say goodbye to your parent, grandparent, or friend in a delicate and meaningful way?

Experiencing the passing of a loved one can leave us in an emotional and vulnerable state of mind. Navigating grief during this time can make planning and executing cremation funerals especially difficult, and sometimes people take advantage of this. But there are ways to protect yourself and your finances.

Recently, cremation has become the most popular option for Americans when making final arrangements; it is more cost-effective than traditional burial, and it offers a variety of ways to memorialize our loved ones. Here are just some of the reasons that its popularity has skyrocketed within recent years:

Traditional memorial services capture the essence of a loved one. However, each individual brings something unique to this world, so you’ll want the memorial service to be unique to them.

If you’re wondering how to plan a memorial service, it is natural to gravitate towards the usual services – traditional burials, services at funeral homes. If you’re one to think outside the box, here are ten ways you can personalize your loved one’s memorial service:

For many children, the death of a loved one may be their first experience with the concepts of mortality, death and dying. For others, the death may come at a time when they already understand those concepts, but may not know much about what happens after. In either case, National Cremation recommends that you keep a child’s developmental stage in mind when discussing difficult topics such as death and cremation.

Cremation has risen in popularity in recent years due to its affordability and flexibility compared to traditional funeral and burial options.

However, many families do not fully understand the cremation process. We created this post to inform our National Cremation families and readers on cremation and clarify commonly misunderstood industry terms.

How to Prevent Slip and Fall Accidents When you are young, you hardly worry about the prospect of falling. Generally, the worst that happens is a small bruise, be it on your tailbone or your ego. Even if the fall is more severe than usual, broken bones tend to recover more easily when you’re younger, Continue reading

While everyone should take the time to consider their end-of-life plans with family and loved ones, that process is all the more important for veterans and active service members. There are several circumstances, benefits, and services these men and women will have to consider that don’t apply to the civilian population. These benefits apply to Continue reading

These days, eco-conscious decisions can be found in just about every industry. Across the U.S., more and more people are trying to reduce their carbon footprint, limit their pollution, recycle more often, compost their biodegradable trash, and drive in electric cars – or just bike. The funeral industry is no different: Families have begun seeking Continue reading

Writing a will, like so much of end of life planning, can be emotionally difficult. Doing so forces you to confront your own mortality and make tough decisions about how you would like your family to proceed once you are gone. As difficult as this process is, it is necessary, lest succession laws govern how to settle your Continue reading

Helping Those Experiencing a Loss Over the Holidays Talking to friends who may have lost a loved one over the holiday season can be tricky. Most people don’t know what to say or feel helpless when their friends grieve in front of them. However, those in grief often benefit from the support of friends and Continue reading

How to Honor Loved Ones During the Holidays It is difficult to lose a loved one, and the holidays can be a painful reminder of those who have passed away. However, remembering your loved one in small ways through the holidays can help to ease the pain and allow you to recover. Below are a Continue reading

How to Cope With Loss Over the Holidays Losing a loved one over the holiday season is heartbreaking. While everyone else is fussing over getting the perfect gift or ensuring they have all the best decorations up, the holiday season can leave the bereaved with intense feelings of grief and depression.  It is important to Continue reading

Many people don’t anticipate the financial and legal aspects of getting older. There are specific arrangements that many avoid even acknowledging until they are senior citizens. But, life is unpredictable, and it’s advisable to prepare for the future.

There is a certain finality to burial that cremation sometimes lacks. As you watch the coffin descend, you’re able to come to terms with the fact that life is over and you must say goodbye. But when you receive your loved one’s remains, there’s still one large unanswered question – what do you do with them?