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Did you know that you don’t need to work directly with a funeral home or a funeral director when you are dealing with a death in the family? But, unless you or your loved ones plan ahead for a burial, working with an experienced professional can smooth the path for a well-run funeral. A funeral home and its director can walk you through the entire funeral process, including obtaining copies of the deceased’s death certificate, writing an obituary, contacting Social Security and more.

Filed under: Funeral Arrangements, Funeral Homes, Funeral Law on May 17th, 2009 | No Comments »

If you’ve ever watched CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) on television or if you’ve heard rumors about body farms and – yes – body snatching, then it’s time to set records straight. Donating a body to science isn’t as morbid or as mysterious as it sounds. If your religious beliefs allow you to think about this possibility for this after-life option, here are some tips on how and why body donations make sense:

Filed under: Alternatives, Funeral Arrangements on November 19th, 2008 | 4 Comments »