Losing a loved one is a traumatic experience, especially when it comes to planning the funeral. There are so many details that need to be taken care of. If you're in the process of planning your loved one's funeral, you have a lot on your mind. You're probably worried that you're going to forget something, and you might. That's where this helpful list comes in. Here's a list that will help you remember a few details that might be overlooked.
If you have a family member who is a veteran and has passed away, you may not realize that they may qualify to have a military honors funeral. Many people think that those funerals are only for people who were on active service at the time of their death, but any veteran may qualify for the funeral. What do you need to do to find out if your loved one qualifies?
The grief process for children can be even more complicated than what adults experience during periods of mourning. According to the National Alliance for Grieving Children, children need to know the truth during this difficult time. They need to be allowed to visit the grave or mausoleum of a loved one as a healthy way of mourning the loss. When preparing a child for their visit to a mausoleum, follow these tips to ensure that the visit best serves them, and that the cemetery and mausoleum are respected.
Documenting a funeral for posterity is not as rare as it used to be when film and video equipment was large, expensive, and distracting. People now regularly take out their cell phones and video parts of memorial services and other somber events. Celebrities like Patty Duke and Whitney Houston had their funerals filmed and broadcast for others to see. If you want to capture the entire funeral on video, it is pretty easy and inexpensive to do.
It's unfortunate, but many people miss the funerals of people they knew and loved due to life circumstances, such as having to work or living a long distance away. One way you can overcome this problem at your loved one's funeral is to livestream the event. This process involves recording the event and posting the footage online in real time. Many funeral homes offer this service for an additional fee. If the funeral homes near you don't or you'd prefer to do it yourself, here's what you need to know to livestream the event.
