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What is a Private Funeral Service?

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If you are in the process of pre-planning your funeral service or have recently lost a loved one, you may feel overwhelmed by the number of different funeral and memorial service options there are. While large gatherings are popular, depending on the person or situation, a smaller and more intimate service may be more appropriate. These are called private funerals. This article will explain what a private funeral service is and help you determine whether it’s right for you. Elements of a Private Funeral Service A private funeral is an exclusive service for the closest friends and family of the deceased. These services are usually invitation only.Those invited to a private funeral service are hand-selected by those planning it, ensuring that only those closest to the deceased will be in attendance. This not only limits the number of guests in attendance, but also allows the family to know exactly who will be in attendance. Due to their small size, private funeral services may not neces...
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COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

  If you are covering the cost of a COVID-19 funeral, FEMA may be able to help. Who is Eligible? FEMA may provide COVID-19 Funeral Assistance to you if: you are a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified non-citizen. the death occurred in the United States, including U.S. territories and the District of Columbia; the death was attributed to COVID-19; and you are responsible for the eligible funeral expenses incurred on or after January 20, 2020.      What is Covered? FEMA may approve COVID-19 Funeral Assistance for expenses such as: funeral services cremation interment costs associated with producing death certificates costs due to local or state government laws or ordinances transportation for up to two people to identify the person who died transfer of remains casket or urn burial plot marker or headstone clergy funeral ceremony funeral home , staff & equipments To learn more, see full details here .
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6 Burial and Cremation Alternatives

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  After death, we’re typically faced with a choice between burial or cremation. While traditional burial has been used for thousands of years, funeral home services are becoming more popular in the U.S. Both methods are widely accepted in modern society, but what if you don’t want to be buried or cremated when you die? The following options are unique in their own right and offer interesting substitutes to the “usual” funeral home services prescribed by the death care industry . These alternatives may require certain advance planning, which is all the more reason to document your final wishes and consider pre-planning your funeral. Body Donation Donating your body to science is an excellent option for those who want to contribute to the advancement of science and medicine. Medical schools typically use human cadavers to teach students proper anatomy and surgical techniques. Some bodies are respectfully used to study diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s in search of a cure....
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Customized Funeral Home Requests

When you are working on a final service with a funeral home, you can customize the service in a number of different ways through the casket, music, readings, and eulogy. While funerals are generally traditional events that have a certain course of action, that doesn’t mean each and every final service isn’t also customized. The  funeral home  you work with on a loved one’s final services should have lots of ideas for things you can do to make the service special and unique. You can come up with your own, as well, but these will get you started in the right direction for your family.   The Casket   There are a multitude of caskets out there and what you get can make the service feel different. There are many different materials from which to choose and you can also get different colors. Some caskets are plain, which is perfect for those who don’t want a big fuss. There are also caskets with carvings and you can even customize those, if you’d like....
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