Funeral Planning
June 10th, 2011
To plan a funeral for a loved one is going to be one of the most difficult events a person has to overcome in their life.
To commemorate a life well lived, one of the first things you should do is, remember all the things your loved one enjoyed such as music, movies, and any other interests. These are essential to the memory of your loved one.
A few other notes:
- Find a funeral home that is close by so you don’t have to travel too far.
- Connect with a funeral director you feel comfortable with and who understands what you and the family want to remember about your special loved one.
- Pick a couple of close friends, lover, or family member to deliver the eulogy. A eulogy is, is a speech that someone close to your loved one has written personally to talk about the life of the now deceased. It’s usually given at a funeral by a very close friend or relative to share all the memories that had with that special someone.
- When planning a funeral it’s always helpful to have an energetic person to help you plan out this special ceremony.
- Pick a funeral service that is right for your deceased loved one.
- Some other things you should consider are: making a guest list, the date and time, and the food that will be there.
- Make the memorial service more memorable, by having photos or videos of your loved one with you, friends or the family. Show and play them at the service after everything has been said. Everyone will start to remember all the good times they had with that special someone.
- Choose a casket or urn that is affordable and appropriate.
It’s very important you choose the burial ground where you will lay your loved one down to rest or where you will scatter their ashes.
This is how to plan a memorable funeral.
Thanks to our friends at Life & Death blog for letting us borrow from their post.
For more information about grief, cremation and memorial service planning, please call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040 or visit our website.
LC
Being Aware of Grief
June 6th, 2011
A friend recently told me of a coworker of hers who lost a loved one. While some time has passed since their passing, our friend still has his good and bad days.
What kind of signs should I look for so I’ll know what to say or how to act with my friend? There are signs you’ll notice as their day starts and as it goes on:
- How are they walking or standing? What’s their body language?
- Are they talkative or quiet?
- Do they have an appetite?
- Do they seem distracted from their work?
- Did they show up late, take a long lunch or leave early?
- Or are they working long hours–there when you arrive and staying when everybody else goes home?
- Do you notice a change in appearance or attitude?
What should you do or say? Try a few of these:
- Be calm and even toned when you speak to them.
- Try talking about every day things. Share your life and ask about theirs.
- Be supportive if the subject of loss comes up.
- Invite them to coffee or lunch.
- Offer to car pool with them.
Distraction and support are but two ways you can help. By no means, do not try and be a counselor–leave that to professionals.
For more information on grief and grief care, see our blog.
LC
Honoring our Servicemen and Women
May 27th, 2011
Please take a moment this weekend to remember the brave men and women who have served and fought and died defending our freedom.
To all of you, thank you for your service.
To those of you who have lost a loved one in service to our nation, please accept our condolences for your loss and our thanks for their, and your, sacrifice.
We are here to help and to serve the families of our nation’s warriors, specifically those who return to be honored posthumously. For more information please see our Frequently Asked Questions section of our website or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
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Affordable Cremation
May 25th, 2011
LocalCremation.com offers simple, affordable and dignified cremation and memorial services.
Whether you choose to make the arrangements in our offices, in your home or on line, the pricing and ease of making the arrangements is the same.
Affordable because the price is the same. A simple cremation can also be paired with a customized funeral or memorial service.
Simple in that you can start with the simple cremation and work up to more elaborate and customized services.
Dignified because your loved one is treated with respect and dignity from they time they are put into our care.
For more information please consult our Frequently Asked Questions section of our website or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
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Loss of a Pet
May 20th, 2011
Losing a pet is difficult. The dogs, cats, birds and other pets we take into our homes become family members. And when they pass away, we lose a member of our close inner circle.
The signs of grief are as if we had lost a spouse, child or parent. We experience the steps of grief and grieve the loss severely in many cases.
Dealing with their final arrangements is like dealing with a funeral for a human. With pets, cremation is many times a more viable option because finding pet cemetery can be difficult.
While LocalCremation.com does not specifically offer pet cremation, we have resources and can advise you on the need. Please see our Frequently Asked Questions section at www.localcremation.com.
Honoring Those Who Protect and Serve Our Communities
May 12th, 2011
With the anniversary of 9/11 coming soon and the reminder of the day with the recent death of Osama bin Laden, we remember those who protect and serve our communities each day: firefighters and police officers.
For those who lose their lives in the line of duty or those who die after a long career, cremation and customized memorial services are an option for their burial and funeral.
Cremation is simple, affordable and dignified. Whether you choose to make arrangements online, in our offices or in the comfort of your home, the price is the same. From simple cremation to customized memorial services, LocalCremation.com would be honored to help you during this important time.
For more information please visit the Frequently Asked Questions section at www.localcremation.com or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
Affordable Cremation
May 7th, 2011
Cremation is an affordable alternative to other funeral options. Choose cremation because:
- It is a affordable. Whether the arrangements are made in our office, over the phone, on line or int eh comfort of your home, the price is the same.
- It is simple. Cremation doesn’t have to involve a casket or a service. the whole funeral process can be as simple or customized as you wish for your loved one.
- It is dignified. From the time we take your loved one into our care, they are treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
For more information, contact us at www.localcremation.com or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
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Memorial Services for Veterans
May 3rd, 2011
LocalCremation.com specializes in memorial services honoring our veterans.
Whether they have served honorably in the past or are a casualty of war, we are here to ensure that they are treated with dignity and respect. From simple cremation to customized memorial services, we offer a variety of options to help you honor a life well lived in service to our country.
Our simple, dignified approach is affordable. Whether you choose to make the arrangements in our office, in your home or online, the price is the same.
To learn more, see our Frequently Asked Questions section at www.localcremation.com or call Wendell Cox at 214-343-4040.
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Cremation in Dallas
April 30th, 2011
LocalCremation.com is the best source of information in Dallas on cremation. We provide simple, dignified and affordable cremation services. From simple cremation to customized memorial services, we are here to help you in this most difficult time in your life or the life of a loved one.
Simple because cremation is the simplest form a funeral service.
Dignified because from the time we receive your loved one, we treat them with dignity and respect. We are here to help you and do our best to make this difficult time as easy as we can.
Affordable because cremation is one of the least cost funeral alternatives. The cost is the same whether you choose to come to our office to make arrangements, choose to make them on line or have one of our memorial professionals meet you in the comfort of your home.
For more information, please visit www.localcremation.com or call 214-343-4040.
Wendell Cox
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Authority to Cremate
April 22nd, 2011
Having the authority to cremate the body of a deceased person is provided for by law. There are specific rules and regulations to follow to ensure the rights of the deceased and their next of kin.
There is a form provided by cremation professionals that is called the Authorizing Agent(s) Priority Signature List. Here is an edited version provided as information as to who has authority to cremate. A complete version of this form is available from LocalCremation.com.
- First Priority. All persons designated in a written instrument signed by the decedent. This written instrument, known as the appointment of agent to control disposition of remains can be found in the Texas Health and Safety Code Title 8. A copy of the written instrument must be attached to the authorization for cremation and disposition.
- Second Priority. The decedent’s surviving spouse.
- Third Priority. All of the decedent’s surviving children.
- Fourth Priority. All of the decedent’s surviving parent(s).
- Fifth Priority. All fo the decedent’s surviving adult siblings.
- Sixth Priority. All adult persons in the next degree of kinship in the order named by law to inherit the estate of the decedent.
Should you have any questions about this authority, please call us at 214-343-4040.