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Custom Memorials & Your Guide to Popular Headstone Symbols

With the extensive selection of custom memorials, almost any symbol or message can be added to stone grave markers. However, despite a plethora of options, there are

How long can a headstone last?

The lifespan of a headstone depends on the kind of material used, the headstone finish, the location and proper maintenance.

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How to Place a Headstone

x<br>In years past, a headstone was purchased only after a loved one died. Today, it is not uncommon to choose, purchase and place a headstone on a grave in advance. Each cemetery has its own regulations governing the type and size of headstones it allows. Cemeteries also decide who is allowed to set the stones in place -- the monument company, plot owner, or cemetery employees -- and whether or not a concrete footer is required under the headstone or monument. Footers…

What Can Be Done With Cremation Ashes?

During the cremation process, the body of the deceased gets reduced to bone fragments. These bone fragments are further reduced in size with the help of certain machineries. The final product looks like fine sand and is known as cremated remains. Usually white in color, the cremated remains will weigh between 4lbs to 8lbs depending upon the body structure of the deceased. The cremated remains are…

10 funeral home realities you probably never wanted to know

As Halloween approaches and the fall decor goes up, we find ourselves surrounded by pumpkins, scary movies and mountains of candy.

What should I wear to a funeral?

Funeral Service or Memorial Service?

What is the difference, and which one is right for your family? There are several differences between a Funeral Service or a Memorial Service. Both celebrate and honor the life of a loved one. A …

The Facebook Formula for Funeral Homes

Learn how to convert your funeral home's Facebook Page into an active, effective marketing channel

Is A Career in Funeral Service Right For You?

5 Steps to Telling Your Funeral Home’s Story

Your funeral home website is often the first place families go to choose a service, so how will you tell them your story? Check out a few of these tips!

When You Meet with the Funeral Home

Within the first 24 hours of your loved one’s passing, you will need to meet with a funeral home to begin the final arrangements. This page will help you prepare for our conversation.

These websites unearth funeral homes’ tight-lipped pricing practices

The funeral home industry is being dragged kicking and screaming into the latest century — by a pair of Web sites that have begun to shed light on their prices.

How a Designer Updated a Funeral Home

Fresh repeats, pops of color, and modern furniture may not be what you'd expect from a mortuary, but Gin Braverman disagrees.

How to Watch the Tyre Nichols Funeral Service

You may not be able to be there in person but you can pay your respects online.

Does Your Funeral Home's Facebook Page Accurately Portray Your Brand?

The tab sections along the left side of your funeral home's Facebook page let you customize and personalize your page to reflect your brand.

14 Words With TOTALLY Different Meanings At Funeral Homes

14 average, everyday words that have an entirely different meaning at your funeral home... and could evoke some pretty funny reactions if stated just right.

When You Should Fire Your Funeral Home

Before I tell you when you should fire your funeral home, bear with me as I describe the situation that prompted this little blog post:<br>I traded in my c...

Increase Engagement & Visibility of Your Funeral Home Website

It’s no secret that we are a visual society. Statistics show that people actually remember 50% more of what they see and hear, as opposed to what they only hear. And you better believe the same holds true for visitors of your funeral home website. As the attention spans of your families continue to shrink, …

Is Texting Too Impersonal For Funeral Homes?

The answer depends on whether you ask the family or the funeral director. If you ask funeral directors, some would say they’ve been doing it for years and think it’s crazy not to be texting families.