Funerals & Funeral Industry
After a person dies there are many decisions that need to be made about the funeral, the type of service, finding a funeral provider, funeral costs, options and what to do about the final disposition of the body. This section provides information about funerals and the funeral industry.
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What to Consider When Choosing a Funeral Provider
When considering a funeral provider, other burial or aftercare options there are many different choices to be made when deciding on the final resting place for a loved one who has died. This article offers basic background information on choosing a funeral provider or other various options.
When considering a funeral provider, other burial or aftercare options there are many different choices to be made when deciding on the final resting place for a loved one who has died. This article offers basic background information on choosing a funeral provider or other various options.
The Funeral Rule - Providing Written Prices for Products and Services
This article offers basic background information on the Funeral Rule and the types of information you can expect from a funeral provider.
This article offers basic background information on the Funeral Rule and the types of information you can expect from a funeral provider.
Comparing Funeral, Burial and Cremation Options
There are many different choices to be made when deciding on a funeral provider, other burial or aftercare options after a loved one has died. This list of items, summarized into a table can be helpful when comparing costs of various services offered by different providers and different types of providers.
There are many different choices to be made when deciding on a funeral provider, other burial or aftercare options after a loved one has died. This list of items, summarized into a table can be helpful when comparing costs of various services offered by different providers and different types of providers.
Options for Final Resting Places - Burial - Cremation - Space - Sea - Others
People have many options with their choices of final resting places. Direct burial and cremation are the most popular and the most traditional choices. Some are choosing more creative options to be scattered or buried at sea, to have part of their remains sent into space or made into works of art or jewelry. This article reviews these final resting places from the traditional to the creative.
People have many options with their choices of final resting places. Direct burial and cremation are the most popular and the most traditional choices. Some are choosing more creative options to be scattered or buried at sea, to have part of their remains sent into space or made into works of art or jewelry. This article reviews these final resting places from the traditional to the creative.
Planning for a Funeral
Tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help consumers sort through the many decisions about the funeral and final disposition of the body. Information is include on pre-planning, the Funeral Rule, choosing a type of funeral and a funeral provider, what to expect in funeral costs and a chart to use for comparison shopping when selecting a funeral home.
Tips from the Federal Trade Commission to help consumers sort through the many decisions about the funeral and final disposition of the body. Information is include on pre-planning, the Funeral Rule, choosing a type of funeral and a funeral provider, what to expect in funeral costs and a chart to use for comparison shopping when selecting a funeral home.
Plan a Funeral Service
This article helps explain the major areas involved in planning a more formal funeral service. Includes informaton on selecting the location and date, participants and finding ways of sharing memories.
This article helps explain the major areas involved in planning a more formal funeral service. Includes informaton on selecting the location and date, participants and finding ways of sharing memories.
Your Guide to Funeral care
This beautifully written and illustrated e-booklet, "Your Guide to Funeral care: Things you need to know when arranging a funeral," is available at no cost to download. This 28-page guide was developed by the Cooperative Funeralcare to help bereaved families understand many of the things that need to be done when arranging a funeral.
This beautifully written and illustrated e-booklet, "Your Guide to Funeral care: Things you need to know when arranging a funeral," is available at no cost to download. This 28-page guide was developed by the Cooperative Funeralcare to help bereaved families understand many of the things that need to be done when arranging a funeral.
Deed for the Pious Transfer of His Holiness John Paul II - Rogito
The Rogito or the "Deed for the Pious Transfer of His Holiness John Paul II" is an official record of the Pope’s life and most important works of the deceased pontiff. This is the English translation of the Deed for the Pious Transfer of His Holiness John Paul II, that was read at the funeral service.
The Rogito or the "Deed for the Pious Transfer of His Holiness John Paul II" is an official record of the Pope’s life and most important works of the deceased pontiff. This is the English translation of the Deed for the Pious Transfer of His Holiness John Paul II, that was read at the funeral service.
Create a Great Funeral Day - Plan Your Own Funeral
Create a Great Funeral Day can be used as an opportunity to plan and design your own funeral or memorial service, as a final gift to your family and loved ones. This article looks at important considerations for creating your own funeral or memorial service.
Create a Great Funeral Day can be used as an opportunity to plan and design your own funeral or memorial service, as a final gift to your family and loved ones. This article looks at important considerations for creating your own funeral or memorial service.
Etiquette of Funerals and Mourning Rituals
About's Guide to Entertaining, Donna Pilato, looks at funeral etiquette and mourning rituals for several of the major religions namely Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu Traditions.
About's Guide to Entertaining, Donna Pilato, looks at funeral etiquette and mourning rituals for several of the major religions namely Christian, Jewish, Muslim, Buddhist and Hindu Traditions.
Review of Your Guide's PDF Files to Organize After Death Events
A look at the downloadable, printable PDF Files created by your Death, Dying and Bereavement guide for this site to help in planning and organizing many of the events and the practical aspects that occur following a death.
A look at the downloadable, printable PDF Files created by your Death, Dying and Bereavement guide for this site to help in planning and organizing many of the events and the practical aspects that occur following a death.
(PDF File) Guide to Compare Funeral/Burial/Cremation Options
This PDF File "Guide to Compare Funeral/Burial/Cremation Options" is a single page table that can be used to help in organizing information when comparing costs at several funeral homes or exploring burial options. It is part of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
This PDF File "Guide to Compare Funeral/Burial/Cremation Options" is a single page table that can be used to help in organizing information when comparing costs at several funeral homes or exploring burial options. It is part of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
(PDF File) Sympathy Cards Received ~ Thank You Notes Sent
This pdf file is a downloadable table that can be used to help organize information for the Sympathy Cards received--who they were from and when Thank You Notes were sent for the cards. This document is one of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms created for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
This pdf file is a downloadable table that can be used to help organize information for the Sympathy Cards received--who they were from and when Thank You Notes were sent for the cards. This document is one of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms created for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
(PDF File) Donations Received ~ Thank You Notes Sent
This pdf file is a downloadable table that can be used to help organize information for the Donations received--who they were from and when Thank You Notes were sent to acknowledge the gift. This document is one of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms created for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
This pdf file is a downloadable table that can be used to help organize information for the Donations received--who they were from and when Thank You Notes were sent to acknowledge the gift. This document is one of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms created for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
(PDF File) Flowers Received ~ Thank You Note Sent
This pdf file is a downloadable table that can be used to help organize information for the Flowers received--who they were from and when Thank You Notes were sent to recognize the gift. This document is one of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms created for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
This pdf file is a downloadable table that can be used to help organize information for the Flowers received--who they were from and when Thank You Notes were sent to recognize the gift. This document is one of the Funeral Care and Memorial Assist forms created for the Death, Dying and Bereavement site.
(PDF File) It's Your Funeral e-Booklet
This version of the It's Your Funeral brochure is available as a 12 page booklet that can be printed out, filled in and left with family. The helpful online brochure is provided by the Putnoe Church, the St Mark's Church and Community Centres in Bedford, England.
This version of the It's Your Funeral brochure is available as a 12 page booklet that can be printed out, filled in and left with family. The helpful online brochure is provided by the Putnoe Church, the St Mark's Church and Community Centres in Bedford, England.
It's Your Funeral: Preparing for your Funeral
A helpful online brochure on preparing your funeral is provided by the Putnoe Church, the St Mark's Church and Community Centres in Bedford, England.
A helpful online brochure on preparing your funeral is provided by the Putnoe Church, the St Mark's Church and Community Centres in Bedford, England.
Funerals: A Consumer Guide
This online page provides helpful tips to help consumers sort through the many decisions about the funeral and final disposition of the body. Information is include on pre-planning, the Funeral Rule, choosing a type of funeral and a funeral provider, what to expect in funeral costs and a chart to use for comparison shopping when selecting a funeral home.
This online page provides helpful tips to help consumers sort through the many decisions about the funeral and final disposition of the body. Information is include on pre-planning, the Funeral Rule, choosing a type of funeral and a funeral provider, what to expect in funeral costs and a chart to use for comparison shopping when selecting a funeral home.
(PDF File) Federal Trade Commissions' Consumer Guide to Funerals
This 36 page printable brochure provides helpful tips to help consumers sort through the many decisions about the funeral and final disposition of the body. Information is include on pre-planning, the Funeral Rule, choosing a type of funeral and a funeral provider, what to expect in funeral costs and a chart to use for comparison shopping when selecting a funeral home.
This 36 page printable brochure provides helpful tips to help consumers sort through the many decisions about the funeral and final disposition of the body. Information is include on pre-planning, the Funeral Rule, choosing a type of funeral and a funeral provider, what to expect in funeral costs and a chart to use for comparison shopping when selecting a funeral home.
Funeral Ethics Organization
Funeral Ethics Organization's mission it to promote ethical dealings in all death-related transactions by working for better understanding of ethical issues among funeral, cemetery, memorial industry practitioners, law enforcement, organ procurement organizations, and state agencies, as well as better understanding of these areas by the general public.
Funeral Ethics Organization's mission it to promote ethical dealings in all death-related transactions by working for better understanding of ethical issues among funeral, cemetery, memorial industry practitioners, law enforcement, organ procurement organizations, and state agencies, as well as better understanding of these areas by the general public.
Bill of Rights for Funeral Preplanning
A helpful online resource from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) discusses the rights and protections that consumers should expect from an ethical and reputable NFDA funeral home when preplanning their funerals. This important resource explains what consumers should expect and require of a preneed contract.
A helpful online resource from the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) discusses the rights and protections that consumers should expect from an ethical and reputable NFDA funeral home when preplanning their funerals. This important resource explains what consumers should expect and require of a preneed contract.
Museum of Funeral Customs Website
The Museum of Funeral Customs provides the public with a deeper understanding of the history of American funeral and mourning customs, funerary art and practice; fosters an appreciation of history within the funeral profession; and encourages further study on the subject.
The Museum of Funeral Customs provides the public with a deeper understanding of the history of American funeral and mourning customs, funerary art and practice; fosters an appreciation of history within the funeral profession; and encourages further study on the subject.
Funeral Trends - Celebrant Ceremonies
From an article published in American Funeral Director in May 2006, "Funeral Trends" looks at the new trend--an increase in end-of-life tributes. These tributes take place a year of more after the funeral and give family members the opportunity to celebrate their loved one's life.
From an article published in American Funeral Director in May 2006, "Funeral Trends" looks at the new trend--an increase in end-of-life tributes. These tributes take place a year of more after the funeral and give family members the opportunity to celebrate their loved one's life.
It's My Funeral and I'll Serve Ice Cream if I Want To
An article from the New York times examining the changing trends in funeral planning among members of the baby boom generation. Not content to quietly make an exit, the baby boom generation are changing the ways that funerals and memorials for themselves and their parents are being planned by thinking outside of the traditional planning boxes.
An article from the New York times examining the changing trends in funeral planning among members of the baby boom generation. Not content to quietly make an exit, the baby boom generation are changing the ways that funerals and memorials for themselves and their parents are being planned by thinking outside of the traditional planning boxes.