When compared to other major life cycle events, like births and weddings, funerals are not expensive. A wedding costs at least three times as much; but because it is a happy event, wedding costs are rarely criticized. A mortuary is a 24-hour, labor-intensive business, with extensive facilities (viewing rooms, chapels, limousines, hearses, etc.), these expenses must be factored into the cost of a funeral.

Often, the major concern for those making funeral arrangements is: What are the right choices? At the time of death, the right choices are often something only the family can determine. However, it is possible and increasingly common for a funeral to be pre-planned. An individual can make arrangements concerning his/her own service, memorialization, and final resting place prior to the actual need.

Obviously, it would be difficult or impossible to cover the entire world in ministering at these important events. However, we will help you as much as possible online and furnish you with wedding and funeral guidelines we think you will find helpful. As we grow, it may be possible to extend this help even further.

Green funerals' is a term often used to describe funerals which are designed to be simple and environmentally friendly. Some people consider the use of a cardboard coffin to be more environmentally friendly than one composed of wood bi-products. Woodland burial sites are where trees or wild flowers are planted on graves instead of a headstone, eventually turning the site into woodland.

Funeral Directors who are Members of the National Association of Funeral Directors abide by a Code of Practice which ensures that they treat their clients and the public fairly. Members are required to have price lists available showing the cost of the services they provide. To ensure you obtain the best value possible, you should contact at least two Funeral Directors in your area for an estimate of the funeral costs, or obtain a price list from their office to make comparisons.

Other than the family, there are veteran, union, and other organizational benefits to pay for funerals, most funeral directors are aware of the various benefits and know how to obtain them.

The death of a loved one can be a very confusing and challenging experience for a child. Attendance of the funeral may be helpful for the child to realize the finality of death, and also allows the child to share the emotional experience with the family. However do not insist that they attend. Let the child express sorrow their own way and do not force ideas on them, such as grieving or funeral attendance.

The playing of Taps is extended to the family of the deceased veteran as part of the military honors. It is a way of saying good-bye to those that have faithfully served our country. Taps were first played during the Civil War. Taps were sounded at the time during a cease fire so that each side could remove their dead from the battlefield. Taps today are played at the cemetery just after the 21 gun salute, while the flag is held over the casket.