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Headstone Etiquette: Yes, Grave Markers Come with Some Important Rules

Most people are familiar with headstones to some degree. While you may not have purchased one, you have probably seen these grave markers in cemeteries and other burial places. However, you may be...
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Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Seven Keys to Writing a Headstone Inscription that Honors Your Loved One

A headstone is an expensive, permanent, and important monument so it’s essential that you get it right. Once you’ve chosen the grave marker, it’s time to think about the words you want to inscribe...
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Friday, August 6, 2021

Extending Condolences: Eight Tips for Sharing Your Heartfelt Sympathies

Most people find it hard to put their deepest sympathies into words. Whether you are posting to a funeral home’s online sympathy board or sending condolences by mail, knowing what to say and how ...
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Sunday, July 25, 2021

The Protocol for Funeral Processions: Ten Important Things You Need to Know

Good funeral etiquette also involves following the protocols for the procession. Even if you’ve never participated in one, chances are you have seen a funeral procession and may have wondered abo...
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Tuesday, July 20, 2021

Eight Important Considerations for Young Children at Funerals

Losing a loved one impacts everyone who cherished the departed. If you are planning a funeral or memorial service, you may need to decide whether or not young children should attend. Grieving fam...
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Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Do You Know the Many Advantages of Pre-Paying a Funeral?

Making funeral arrangements is never an easy thing to do. When a loved one passes away without leaving behind any instructions, it can make planning their funeral even more challenging for surviv...
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Friday, June 18, 2021

Developing Your Legacy: How Do You Want to be Remembered?

When we pass on, we are remembered by the imprint we have etched into the minds and hearts of others. Our legacies are made up of a combination of successes, failures, contributions, life lessons...
By VGFS
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Wednesday, June 9, 2021

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