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Helping to plan the funeral of a loved one is more than just a great responsibility—it is a great honor. While funerals are usually seen as both terribly sad and terribly expensive occasions, it doesn’t have to be this way. A dignified celebration of a loved one’s life can bring a family closer together, and – if well-planned – can be accomplished for less than the average funeral cost in the US. But Remember This: Cheap Funerals are almost unheard of.
“At need” or “immediate need” refers to the planning that takes place after a death, whether expected or unexpected. Surviving loved ones usually make these arrangements at the time of death, which may include: Visiting a funeral home, Making decisions, Gathering documents, and Planning the service.
At-need funeral arrangements, also known as immediate need arrangements, are made by surviving family members when someone dies without pre-arranged plans. This can happen in the case of a sudden death, short-term medical diagnosis, or other unexpected circumstances.
What Is The Difference Between A Funeral And Memorial?
Funerals
Memorials
Memorials are a remembrance service for which the body of the departed is not present. Because the body is absent for this type of service, memorials can occur any time after death and are often chosen because they offer flexibility in timing and location.
As the name suggests, memorials are a service that honors and remembers – or “memorializes” – the life of a departed loved one. Many memorials are considered to be “life celebrations,” rather than an “end of life celebration.” If a cremation has already been performed, memorials often include the scattering (or even burial) of the ashes.
Do I Choose A Funeral Or Memorial Service?
Whichever end of life celebration you choose is a completely individual decision – end of life celebrations often rely on such factors as religion, tradition, culture, budget, logistics, and respecting the wishes of the deceased.
It is important to note that funerals and memorials are not mutually exclusive events – you do not have to choose one or the other. For example, many people opt for a private funeral service, followed by a larger memorial service.
Other Types Of End Of Life Celebrations
Wakes – Wakes are social gatherings that are customarily held before a funeral. While a wake traditionally referred to an after-dark prayer vigil, wakes are now commonly known as an event highlighting the effects of the departed on an entire group or community. Modern wakes are typically held at a funeral home and just prior to the funeral service.
Viewings – Viewings are a time for family and friends to pay respects to the departed. A viewing usually occurs after the body has been prepared by a funeral home – this typically includes embalming to ensure the body appears in its best state. Viewings are also sometimes referred to as “calling hours,” “funeral visitation,” or “reviewal.” Guests are not usually required to stay for a set amount of time – people come and go as they see fit. A viewing is a tangible experience with a loved one after death – many believing a viewing to be an essential part of the mourning process, as seeing a loved one can offer a way to say goodbye and assist in the acceptance of death.
How can I save on funeral expenses?
Funeral planning can be expensive and stressful, and at Titan Casket, we like to help in any way we can! The first step is to request a General Price List (GPL) from your funeral home, and then substitute for specific line items using the guide below. For more information on GPLs, click here.
Here are a few ways to reduce the cost of funeral planning:
Do Your Research: Explore parting.com as you plan the funeral to estimate funeral costs in your area and find a funeral home or other farewell professional within your budget.
Buy a Casket Online: The use of a casket or coffin is independent of the type of end of life celebration you choose. Purchasing a casket online from us at Goldstar Memorial Solutions is an easy way to save a lot of money and time. You will receive a top of the line casket delivered free of charge and with care in a timely manner.
Casket Sealing: Purchasing a non-gasketed casket is often an easy way to save some money on a coffin casket.
Casket Container: A casket container typically comes in the form of a sealed vault – which helps prevent outside elements from getting inside a casket, or coffin, and supports the weight of the soil on top – or a grave liner – which partially (or even entirely) encloses the casket, but minimally helps prevent outside elements from getting inside a casket or coffin. Casket containers are not required by most states (so there is often no legal need to purchase one). However, many cemeteries do require them as the containers serve as a way to minimize gravesite maintenance. If you must have a container, grave liners are often a less expensive option.
Funeral Service: End of life services can occur mostly anywhere one desires to have one. Consider having an at-home funeral service, a graveside service, or a memorial service instead of a traditional funeral home service.
Fresh Flowers: When it comes to purchasing flowers for an end of life celebration, make sure to shop around for the most economical provider. These providers tend not a florist shop, but an online retailer or grocery store. If possible, floral arrangements can be less expensive if you order them well in advance, choose in-season blooms, and opt for an arrangement of just a few boldly-colored flowers against many leafy fronds.
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A Checklist to Help Avoid Unnecessary Stress from Funeral Planning
Pre-planning is one of the best things you can do for your loved ones to save them the
added anxiety of dealing with it at such an emotional time
Through this you’ll be able to save your family and friends the stress, possibly save money by having a last will and testament, and to have pre-discussed with your significant other or a trusted family member of best have choose some of the elements that are important to you. When pre-planning for your own funeral, you’ll have the peace of mind to know you’ve done as much as you can to relieve their burden. Even if you don’t finish completing all the items on the funeral planning checklist, getting a start on it will reduce the stress for your family and friends.
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We hope that by now you have developed a good sense of how we at Goldstar Memorial Solutions believe in the power of integration — integrating all of our memorial services, facilitated by our unique professional collaborative partner network, into one unified concept, with each service personally tailored to your individual needs.
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