If I’m going to be cremated, why would I want my remains to be placed in a columbarium or interred or scattered at a cemetery?
As long as it is permitted by local regulations, your cremated remains can be scattered in a place that is meaningful ...
What options are available besides ground burial?
Besides ground burial, many cemeteries offer interment in lawn crypts or entombment in mausoleums. In addition, some cemeteries provide choices for ...
How do I choose the right type of grave?
Because it is an important question, many things must be considered. What type of memorial do you prefer? A marker set ...
What are my choices in ground burial?
Most common are single graves and lots composed of two or more graves. Not all types of graves are available at ...
What are the principal types of cemeteries, and how do they differ?
Cemeteries usually are divided into two broad categories: traditional cemeteries and memorial parks or gardens. A traditional cemetery, the type used ...
Does a body have to be embalmed before it is buried?
No, embalming is not required for burial. It is your choice. It may depend on such factors as whether the family ...
What recourse does a consumer have for a poor service or overcharging?
The complaint should first be given to the funeral director that served the family. If the situation is not resolved to ...
Is it possible to have a traditional burial if someone with AIDS dies?
Yes. Death because of AIDS is no different than any other cause of death.
After my death, how can my funeral home send me to my cemetery which is out of state?
In many cemeteries today, there is a funeral home on the grounds. If not, then arrangements would have to be made ...
How long can you wait to have a funeral without embalming?
Most states require that a deceased person either be embalmed or placed in refrigeration after a period of 24 hours from ...
Does the VA pay for Veterans’ funerals?
Although the Veterans Administration does not pay for complete funerals, it does provide certain merchandise, services and reimbursements. Your local VA ...
What happens if someone close to me dies away from home?
After the death has occurred, the most prudent decision would be to call your funeral service provider in your home town. ...
