How to Arrange a Cremation With the Lowest Possible Environmental Impact

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Cremating a loved one is often strategically carried out in a way that creates the smallest possible carbon footprint. This might have been in line with your loved one's wishes, or the option that their family feels is most appropriate. While cremation inevitably results in the release of pollutants into the atmosphere, there are ways to minimise the amount and toxicity of these pollutants. How can this be achieved? The Use of Formaldehyde

14 September 2021

3 Tips for Sealing Hairline Cracks on Granite Monuments

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Granite headstones are arguably the most durable, and a glance at one in a graveyard will make you believe they last forever. However, if you walk deeper into a cemetery, you will see just how much damage time, weather, and other elements can inflict on granite monuments. Hairline cracks are a particularly common issue with granite monuments. Therefore, it is crucial to understand how to repair hairline cracks on granite headstones.

28 June 2021

What Are Some of the Options to Pay for Your Own Funeral?

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Planning for the cost of your funeral isn't the same as planning for your death, although this association can make some people hesitant to actually consider these costs. Considering a prepaid funeral isn't a morbid course of action and is financially sensible, sparing your family from having to find a considerable amount of money on short notice when the time actually comes. What are some of the ways in which you can make these financial arrangements?

14 April 2021

3 Unique Headstone Inscription Ideas

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Memorialising a loved one is a significant part of the mourning process. Notably, it starts by choosing the right headstone for the deceased. However, selecting a suitable monument is only part of the process because you also need to do an inscription. Remember, headstone inscriptions last as long as the memorial stands. Therefore, you need to choose what goes on your loved one's monument carefully. This article highlights headstone inscription ideas that will not disappoint.

28 December 2020

A 5-Step Guide to Choosing the Right Funeral Director for a Decent Send-Off for Your Loved One

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Losing a loved one is an ordeal no one wants to go through. However, death is inevitable, and a stage in life that everyone has to go through. During this grieving moment, you need a funeral director who can take most of the burden off your shoulders when planning the funeral. The director gives you and your family an easy time without worrying about handling all the funeral details by yourself.

13 October 2020

Guide to Cemetery Restoration

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Cemeteries act as a reflection of people's lives and as their final resting places. For this reason, it is essential to maintain them in respect for the dead. Headstones, however, wear out with time due to weather elements and chemical reactions making cemetery restoration necessary. With the following guide, you can restore a cemetery. Outline a detailed plan When most people think of cemetery restoration, they expect the project to be completed in a short time.

30 June 2020

What Coronavirus Means For Funerals In Australia

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Coronavirus has touched nearly every corner of the world since it began in late 2019 and has changed how most businesses and individuals live their lives on a daily basis. While many businesses in Australia have moved to operate online only, for some, that is simply not an option. If you have had a loved one or close friend die in recent weeks, coronavirus has no doubt put an extra strain on this painful time for you.

2 April 2020