Pre-Need Blog

  • Personalized Funeral Memorials
    The idea of planning a funeral is overwhelming and it can bring in a lot of different challenges. On the other hand however, planning a funeral can help show appreciation and respect to the people in your life. There are all kinds of personalization options for funeral memorials. Whether you want to choose a more … Read more
  • Personalize Tributes with Casket Wraps
    Losing a loved one is truly one of the most difficult moments in life. Honoring their life and memory is an important part of the healing process. One way to personalize a tribute is through the use of casket wraps. Casket Wraps are a unique way to capture your loved one’s personality and individuality. These high-quality … Read more
  • Embalming Explained: Roles of an Embalmer
    When a loved one passes away, it can be a challenging time for those left behind. Saying goodbye to someone you care about can be especially difficult when you must face the harsh reality of their physical absence. However, providing a dignified and respectful funeral service can help provide some comfort to grieving families. That’s … Read more
  • Celebration of Life Ideas
    However, there are various ways to memorialize someone after they pass away, and it all comes down to the methods that you feel are the most appropriate. Hold a memorial party This is a great way to show your appreciation to the loved one, since you are gathering people that were important in their life. … Read more
  • Body Donation
    When you donate your body to science, upon your death, your cadaver will be used by a medical school or research institution for scientific research. The use of human cadavers is vital to medical research. It helps students work on surgical procedures as well as study treatment options for disease. Currently, there is a shortage … Read more
  • What is the proper clothing when attending a funeral?
    Darker apparel without any flashy designs or bright colors usually is best when attending the funeral of a loved one. Take a conservative approach and if you decide to wear jewelry, keep it simple. Remember, you are there to honor the deceased, not draw attention to yourself. A tie, sportcoat, and polished pair of dress … Read more
  • Morgan Freeman Dracula Casket
    We stumbled upon this vintage video of Morgan Freeman as Dracula singing about how he loves to take a bath in a casket. Enjoy. Check out: Local Funeral Directors
  • Growing popularity of video memorials for funerals
    In the past few years, video memorials for funerals have become quite the trend. Concerns regarding the Covid pandemic as only accelerated the popularity.  People find it safer to send a video memorial, plus this type of memorial can also last in the long run. It really goes to show that it’s easier than ever … Read more
  • End of Life Resources
    End of Life Resources and BlogsThe Inspired Funeral  Amy Cunningham is a Brooklyn-based funeral director and celebrant with a passion for helping families arrange dignified, distinctive funeral and memorial services. The Amateur’s Guide to Death & Dying: Our primary outreach is to terminally ill, chronically ill, elder and dying people, but not exclusively. Concerned family and friends, … Read more
  • Water Cremation
    What is water cremation? The living body benefits immensely when it floats in water. One of the reasons why some people prefer water cremation is because they wish to carry over those benefits to the dead. Water cremation is a new way of disposing off a dead body. It is a green method that has … Read more
  • Death Certificates
    A death certificate is a proof of a person dying. Government offices will issue this legal document. It usually includes details such as the cause of death, date and place of death. Having a death certificate helps settling or closing loans, taking care of banking needs, insurance claims, changes in other legal documents such as real … Read more