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How to Dispose of Cremation Ashes

Man resting hand on cremated ashes at funeralWhen a loved one dies and wishes to be cremated, you have to determine how to deal with the ashes. Ideally, the person will have made his wishes known before his passing, but you might have the make the decision yourself. In this case, thinking about what the person would have liked should be the major factor in your decisionTraditional MethodsIt's customary to scatter ashes in a location the deceased family member enjoyed…

What to Bring to Your Initial Consultation With an Estate Planning Attorney

Read this blog and speak with our Pennsylvania estate planning attorneys to learn more about what to bring to your initial consultation with our firm.

What NOT to Say When Someone is Dying

Caregivers don't always know what to say in end-of-life discussions. What is the etiquette when a loved one is dying?

How Not to Dress for a Funeral

Many people don't have any idea what to wear to a funeral. Here are some tips to keep you from making mistakes with inappropriate attire.

What should I wear to a funeral?

Find A Coin On A Headstone? Don't Touch,Here's Why

Coins on a headstone? Finders, keepers? Not this time.

‘A guiding light.’ Why Vermont students are farming in Wendell Berry’s backyard.

The Wendell Berry Farming Program has partnered with Sterling College, an environmental school in Vermont.

Wendell Foster adds new sensory machine for occupational therapy

Wendell Foster has integrated a new sensory machine into occupational therapy for clients, according to certified occupational therapy assistant Joy Wagoner, which helps provide sensory integration.

How To Pre-Plan Cremation

When a body is cremated, the remains are burned to ash (sometimes called “cremains” or "cremated remains"). The cremated remains may be buried in the earth, interred in a columbarium, kept by the family in an urn, or scattered.

Should You Bring Your Child to a Funeral or Burial Service?

The key factors to consider when deciding if your infant or child should attend a funeral, memorial and/or burial service.

Funeral Planning: It’s Not Fun but It’s Necessary

Adviser Voices: Lauren Lindsay, director of financial planning for Personal Financial Advisers in Covington, La., says planners are in a good position to help clients make known their funeral wishes.

3 Steps to Help You Choose a Funeral Home for Your Loved One

Follow our step-by-step guide to help you choose a funeral home for your loved one.

9 Ways To WOW Families With Funeral Personalization

We scoured hundreds of funeral home reviews on Yelp in search of the most memorable elements of a personalized service. Read on to find out what they were!

Farm life fostered imagination and work ethic

School was not a natural fit for Mychal Wilmes, but he found that he learned plenty on the farm, which fostered a rich imagination.

The bespoke funeral director: 'It's about handling death differently'

From woodland burials to poetic eulogies, Louise Winter works with grieving families to help them plan memorable send offs

QUICK TIP: What to look for in a funeral home

Make the process of finding a funeral home easier by knowing what to look for.

Memorial Service Checklist: 11 Things to Consider

Many people choose to hold memorial services to honor a loved. It’s an opportunity to mourn and say goodbye with [...]Read More...