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Arranging A Memorial Service no comments
Posted at 11:25 am in Uncategorized
A death within the family, or perhaps a close family friend, can be a really emotional time and for many people the plans for a burial or cremation have been left to close family to organise as the dearly departed has not pre-arranged a service.
So Where Do You Start?
Make contact with any local funeral home and look at available choices to you. Either a cremation or burial can be performed, and commemorative services for either also have to be arranged. Discuss the alternatives available to you and sit down with other members of the family to see what their views are. The deceased may well have told someone what sort of music they would like played or what their preferences are over a cremation or burial.
In case you have been left to organise a funeral then it is important that as many people help out as possible. There is lot’s to arrange from cars and flowers to hymns and headstones and allocating certain areas of the funeral organizing to members of the family will lessen the stress and pressure on just one person.
Thanks to the rising expense ofheadstones and burial plots, the cost of a traditional basic funerals has risen significantly over the last ten years or so and if funeral expenses have been left to close family then the majority will choose cremations over a traditional burial as they’re far more cost effective and a service, similar to a burial service can still be held.
Grieving for a member of the family or even a close friend is a very sad and emotional time and for many people being left to organise the funeral stops them from grieving properly so it’s important that you discuss burial preferences with people especially if they are elderly or ill so when their time does eventually come close family know exactly what to do.
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Deeper Down Deeper in Debt – Funerals no comments
Posted at 12:46 pm in Writing a Will
Kacy Carr
The last goodbye at a funeral leaves you reminiscing about the good times, also leaving a trail of fond memories of the dearly departed. But after a funeral you find that it can also leave a huge debt hanging over your head.
The cost to bury a loved one can run into the thousands for a decent burial? What is a decent burial? What is the difference between decent and not so decent? The mind boggles.
For that extra few bob does the coffin of the decent funeral have a more highly polished finish. Does the deceased have more words said at the service? Well let me tell you a little secret, blurred vision and bloodshot eyes from weeping hamper the congregation from noticing the casket/coffin.
Words spoken at the funeral mass are rarely heard because other thoughts overpower any emotional sentiments, and one being is the worry over how to pay the funeral costs.
This is not the day for extravagance; imagine going to watch a stage play but the curtains never open -so what is the point for all that expense beacuse like said earlier – people are to upset to notice..
Decent and the not so decent goodbye
Mourners are there to share in your sorrow not to pass judgment on how many brass handles surround the coffin or what hymns are sung.
With not knowing the mechanics behind a funeral many families find themselves in a financial situation where they are faced with the heartache of trying to make ends meet.
In their time of grief the best of everything is chosen for their dearly departed which comes at a price that seems affordable at the time, that is till reality sets in where the departed was the breadwinner.
Life insurance is a necessity while in the land of the living; it can help lighten the load for those left behind after a bereavement
Unfortunately we have all experienced a loss at some time in our lives but should you at this present time be going through the experience of losing someone you love, then why not call on a member of the family to act on your behalf in arranging the funeral? This will be less of a burden for you to cope with while you come to terms with the death
Consider cutting funeral costs by
Less brass/save cash
Have the service shortened.
Funeral cars settle for 1 the hearse.
A family get together at the house, no big wake.
A small posy says farewell just the same as any large expensive wreath.
It is how you say goodbye in silent thought that matters giving the dearly departed the best send off ever.
The last goodbye at a funeral leaves you reminiscing about the good times, also leaving a trail of fond memories of the dearly departed. But after a funeral you find that it can also leave a huge debt hanging over your head.
The cost to bury a loved one can run into the thousands for a decent burial? What is a decent burial? What is the difference between decent and not so decent? The mind boggles.
For that extra few bob does the coffin of the decent funeral have a more highly polished finish. Does the deceased have more words said at the service? Well let me tell you a little secret, blurred vision and bloodshot eyes from weeping hamper the congregation from noticing the casket/coffin.
Words spoken at the funeral mass are rarely heard because other thoughts overpower any emotional sentiments, and one being is the worry over how to pay the funeral costs.
This is not the day for extravagance; imagine going to watch a stage play but the curtains never open -so what is the point for all that expense beacuse like said earlier – people are to upset to notice..
Decent and the not so decent goodbye
Mourners are there to share in your sorrow not to pass judgment on how many brass handles surround the coffin or what hymns are sung.
With not knowing the mechanics behind a funeral many families find themselves in a financial situation where they are faced with the heartache of trying to make ends meet.
In their time of grief the best of everything is chosen for their dearly departed which comes at a price that seems affordable at the time, that is till reality sets in where the departed was the breadwinner.
Life insurance is a necessity while in the land of the living; it can help lighten the load for those left behind after a bereavement
Unfortunately we have all experienced a loss at some time in our lives but should you at this present time be going through the experience of losing someone you love, then why not call on a member of the family to act on your behalf in arranging the funeral? This will be less of a burden for you to cope with while you come to terms with the death
Consider cutting funeral costs by
Less brass/save cash
Have the service shortened.
Funeral cars settle for 1 the hearse.
A family get together at the house, no big wake.
A small posy says farewell just the same as any large expensive wreath.
It is how you say goodbye in silent thought that matters giving the dearly departed the best send off ever.
Life Insurance:protection After Death no comments
Posted at 8:35 am in Writing a Will
Luke Ashworth
No one wants to think about death. No one wants to think about leaving their family and friends behind. No one wants to bother thinking about the details of a funeral, burial or cremation, or about leaving this earth at all. For many, death is just not going to happen to them; they’re going to stay here for ever.
Unfortunately, people do die and they leave their families and other loved ones behind. Often, those left behind, are left bills, the need to deal with funerals, and burials or cremation, and wills. Those left behind don’t have the ability to just forget about all the funeral expenses; they have to put their lives on hold and their wallets on the line.
Leaving this life isn’t something anyone wants to think about, but it will happen, and you’ll want to be financially prepared to help your family out.
The Blessing of Life Insurance
Today, the cost of a funeral can be more than the cost of a car. Many people just don’t have that kind of money laying around in preparation for the unexpected. There are very few people in this world who actually have the ability to save up money for the emergencies of life. Those that can afford to hide away piles of money should do so. Those who don’t should get life insurance .
Life insurance is a policy that a person purchases in order to ensure that, once they’re dead, their families won’t be stuck paying for an expensive funeral. In some cases, a life insurance policy is large enough to, not only pay for the funeral, but also leaves some financial support for the family of the departed. To the children of someone who dies, a life insurance policy can be a “lifesaver”. Not having to worry about where their going to get the money for the funeral, for the burial, and for the mortgage on the house is a weight off of their already burdened shoulders. Having someone you love die can be a hard blow, having to deal with their financial mistakes once they’re gone, can be even harder. Purchasing life insurance is one way to ensure that not only you, but your family, will be taken care of in the event of your death.
Leave Your Family Something Other Than Debt
If you die in debt, your debt does not die with you. Unfortunately, there are many people who believe that once they are dead, debt collectors have no one to call. Debt collectors are completely within their legal rights in calling your family in order to collect on your debt. Purchasing life insurance is one way to save your family from your financial mistakes. If you have accumulated tons of debt in your lifetime that you have not been able to pay off, do not make your family do it for you once you are dead.More and more, life insurance is becoming a life necessity. Not only is it a way to clear your debt once you are dead, but it is also a way to give your family peace and comfort once you are gone.
Life insurance is important; do not leave earth without it!
No one wants to think about death. No one wants to think about leaving their family and friends behind. No one wants to bother thinking about the details of a funeral, burial or cremation, or about leaving this earth at all. For many, death is just not going to happen to them; they’re going to stay here for ever.
Unfortunately, people do die and they leave their families and other loved ones behind. Often, those left behind, are left bills, the need to deal with funerals, and burials or cremation, and wills. Those left behind don’t have the ability to just forget about all the funeral expenses; they have to put their lives on hold and their wallets on the line.
Leaving this life isn’t something anyone wants to think about, but it will happen, and you’ll want to be financially prepared to help your family out.
The Blessing of Life Insurance
Today, the cost of a funeral can be more than the cost of a car. Many people just don’t have that kind of money laying around in preparation for the unexpected. There are very few people in this world who actually have the ability to save up money for the emergencies of life. Those that can afford to hide away piles of money should do so. Those who don’t should get life insurance .
Life insurance is a policy that a person purchases in order to ensure that, once they’re dead, their families won’t be stuck paying for an expensive funeral. In some cases, a life insurance policy is large enough to, not only pay for the funeral, but also leaves some financial support for the family of the departed. To the children of someone who dies, a life insurance policy can be a “lifesaver”. Not having to worry about where their going to get the money for the funeral, for the burial, and for the mortgage on the house is a weight off of their already burdened shoulders. Having someone you love die can be a hard blow, having to deal with their financial mistakes once they’re gone, can be even harder. Purchasing life insurance is one way to ensure that not only you, but your family, will be taken care of in the event of your death.
Leave Your Family Something Other Than Debt
If you die in debt, your debt does not die with you. Unfortunately, there are many people who believe that once they are dead, debt collectors have no one to call. Debt collectors are completely within their legal rights in calling your family in order to collect on your debt. Purchasing life insurance is one way to save your family from your financial mistakes. If you have accumulated tons of debt in your lifetime that you have not been able to pay off, do not make your family do it for you once you are dead.More and more, life insurance is becoming a life necessity. Not only is it a way to clear your debt once you are dead, but it is also a way to give your family peace and comfort once you are gone.
Life insurance is important; do not leave earth without it!