It is a sad reality that many people are elderly with no family, or with a family who will not take responsibility for them when they pass on. There are homeless people, those who cannot be identified by police because of a homicide, and anyone who otherwise has no family. Canadian Funerals for the UnclaimedRead more
One would not normally think about legalities when it comes to funerals, but they definitely exist. The privacy laws apply to the funeral industry as do certain medical disclosures so that funeral personnel is aware if they are handling a patient with a possible contagious disease. There are many other legal circumstances that affect theRead more
There are people who are non-believers and choose not to have a religious funeral service. Non-religious funeral ceremonies is a definite option that exists for these types of funerals. These services can be quite similar to their religious counterparts except that everything is geared towards what is referred to as humanist. The Main Difference inRead more
Different Customs for Jewish Funerals Customs vary depending on religion when it comes to funerals. In the Jewish faith, mourners will sit Shiva where friends and family will gather for a particular time period before burial. Following this period, there are other traditions that are followed. These customs were created many years ago but stillRead more
Over the last few decades, cremation has become a popular choice when planning a funeral. It is much less expensive and allows for more options in terms of the ceremony and burial. The Cremation Process and The Details For many people, cremation is the only choice based on the significantly lower cost than a casketRead more
In North America, the traditional funeral requires detailed planning involving a funeral home. No two funerals are the same, and details will depend on individual preference and vary according to religious beliefs. Standard Funeral Plans, Step-by-Step The funeral home will take care of the deceased once they are brought in from the hospital or coroner’sRead more
There are several events that occur in life that are inevitable. One of those events is when a person dies, losing a loved one. Everyone who has been born will, at some point, pass on. Funerals have been around since the beginning of time to assist in this process and have taken different forms overRead more