Funeral Planning Guide Memorialization

Everyone wants to be remembered! Burying a loved one in an unmarked grave or scattering their ashes is dispatching them into the abyss of eternity. Being able to go somewhere and visit or honor our dearly departed helps us through the grieving process. In many cultures it’s a sign of respect to our loved ones who have passed on.Tributes

A funeral planning guide can guide you on what type of memorialization you should chose. The upright monuments of a generation ago are very expensive and are not allowed due to space restrictions and machinery access. Most families go with a “flat” memorial marker made of granite or bronze. These are cost effective and give you many options in terms of styles and terms of endearment as well as affinity group symbols.Send well wishes

Even families who prefer cremation place the urn in a niche. Some are “open front” niches others are “closed front” niches. Open front niches allow the family to place memorabilia of the deceased for public view. The point is, this allows family to return to a place where they can visit, honor and memorialize their departed loved one. It’s something to think about! Everyone wants to be remembered!

Families are becoming ever more creative in remembering their loved ones. Planting a tree or planting a garden in memory of a loved one has become popular. Placing memorial plaques in the great outdoors is a creative option. Scattering ashes in national parks, beaches and even nature preserves has become popular. Your imagination is your only limitation when planning a funeral for a loved one. Funeral planning has changed dramatically in recent years. The extended family can be spread over states, countries or continents. Funeral planning will have to consider is important dynamic in memorializing a loved one. One caveat, a permit is required for scattering of ashes.

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