Celebrating a Life: Blog

Retirement is a significant milestone in a person’s life. It marks the end of decades of hard work and the start of a relaxing, leisurely future.

Though it’s an exciting time, it can also feel a little unnerving as you plan for lifestyle changes,...

There are 169 million people in the U.S. who are registered as organ donors.

In the event of your passing, registering as an organ donor helps your family understand what you would have wanted. This is the same idea as prearranging your own funeral

While it may not feel like a top priority, documenting your final wishes is ultimately an act of love for your surviving family members.

But where do you begin?

Let’s face it: No one wants to think about their own passing. Thinking through your...

There’s no easy way to address preplanning final arrangements with your loved ones, but it’s an important step in ensuring their wishes are met. It also eases the burden on you to make those decisions without their input.

As your parents age, you...

When it comes to planning a funeral, it’s difficult to consider where to even begin, especially while experiencing a wide range of emotions. If you’ve lost a loved one and find yourself taking the lead on planning the final arrangements, you want...

It’s not uncommon for family disagreements to stem from the death of a loved one.

Heightened emotions can lead to arguments, confusion and pain, especially as family members navigate through their grief. This reigns particularly true if the family...

How much would you estimate a funeral costs?

If you were in the ballpark between $7,000 - $10,000, you’re correct, according to research from the NFDA. But if you estimated dramatically lower, you’re not the only one.

Planning a funeral often leads...

Whether you are planning a funeral after the loss of a loved one or choosing to preplan your own funeral, chances are you will work with someone from your funeral home of choice at some point during the process. The question is: Who will it be?

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Losing a loved one is already a stressful time, and it’s up to the surviving family members to make final arrangements—on top of dealing with grief.  

When it comes to planning a funeral, it’s difficult to consider where to even begin, especially...

Finding out a loved one is entering the final stages of life is undoubtedly overwhelming. Close family members are often left making funeral arrangements, all the while coping with anticipatory grief. But making preparations before a loss can...