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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

I recently visited San Antonio, Texas and was fortunate enough to happen upon the Asian Funerary Art exhibit at the San Antonio Museum of Art. The exhibit was quite enjoyable with artifact tombs, coffins, and headstones dating back thousands of years. More photos and info to come as time allows.

YOU’VE JUST HAD AN ACCIDENT OR HEART ATTACK! Who should emergency helpers and professionals contact to get you the help you need as fast as possible? Here are some valuable tips provided to us from our friend Dave Savage. Most people carry virtually no contact information that emergency helpers need.EMERGENCY SUPPORT NOTIFICATION Keep one:♦ in … Read more

The average cost of a funeral in the US is roughly $9,000 to $10,000, although the number varies considerably depending on the type of funeral. The average cost has risen considerably from just a decade ago when it was around $6,000. The cost of the average funeral includes, but is not limited to the following; … Read more

What are the Benefits of Funeral and Burial Insurance? If you are already between the age of 50 and 85, you probably have already thought about and considered funeral planning or you are already in the process of planning it. Although the idea of planning for unwanted situations like death is not an enjoyable task … Read more

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

What is the Funeral Rule? The Funeral Rule, enforced by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), makes it possible for you to choose only those goods and services you want or need and to pay only for those you select, whether you are making arrangements when a death occurs or in advance. The Rule allows you … Read more

The cemetery is much more than merely the final resting place of a loved one; it thus serves as a memorial ground in which existing loved ones, close friends, and family members can visit and cherish the wonderful memories you both shared. Just so you understand, cemeteries differ, and these distinctions reveal the cultural practices … Read more

Why do more and more people pre-plan for a more natural burial? Natural burial can be considered as one of the best options available out there for traditional burial. In today’s world, natural burial has received much attention, especially because of climatic changes. It can be considered as an eco-friendly method of burial when compared … Read more