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Helpful guidance for planning, comparing services, and supporting families.
Five Celebration of Life Service Ideas
If you are thinking of celebrating life to honor a loved one, check out these service ideas and other useful information about celebrating life.
Coping With The New Year After Losing a Loved One
Coping with the memories of a loved one can be difficult at the best of times. It can be especially hard when you’ve lost someone recently.
The Most Popular Flowers for Funerals in the Philippines
Ever wonder why flowers are always present even in the funeral? Losing a loved one is not easy. Even if you think you are ready for the death of a family member, it would still hurt so deeply. Because nobody will ever be ready for it. Flowers have a way of making things a little bit better. It is the simplest yet very profound way of sending your sympathies to the bereaved. But do you know that the kind and color of the flowers matter?
Is It Necessary to Embalm a Body?
It is a process wherein the dead body is cleaned and disinfected. It is also referred to as the procedure of preparing, disinfecting, and preserving a cadaver to an acceptable physical condition. Embalming is done to preserve the deceased/decedent from natural decomposition.
What If You Can’t Afford A Funeral?
The minimum wage in the Philippines is ranging from PHP 316 - PHP 537 depending on the region. With this income, many families have difficulty saving for emergencies. Additionally, thousands of Filipinos do not have enough financial education. When death comes to the family, they might not have enough money to pay for the funeral.
Five Helpful Ideas On How To Console A Grieving Friend
Grieving is part of the process when someone loses someone they love. It's a solitary process, but they don't need to do it on their own. Depending on the individual, there is no time frame. It is not easy to console a friend who has recently lost someone close to you.
Five Distinct Differences Between Traditional Burial And Cremation Service
It is emotionally and mentally draining when a family member passes away, especially when the funeral is not pre-planned. You will then have to decide from choosing traditional burial or cremation service, the number of days for the public viewing, memorial service, cemetery, and many more.
Five Facts You Need To Know About Embalming
Embalming is the process used to inhibit decomposition temporarily. It is the process in which body fluid and gases are removed. Formaldehyde is a commonly used chemical to preserve the body and can be harmful to the environment. But there is a less harmful alternative that has been used in other countries and some funeral homes in the Philippines; however, it is not yet cost-efficient for the ordinary Filipino.
5 Five Things To Consider When Choosing A Cemetery
The cemetery is the 'final place' of the deceased. In some tribes, cultures, and communities, the deceased are buried in their properties, churchyard, or public cemeteries. But some people can opt to buy memorial lots. It is not the prestige you are paying for but for various reasons such as security, cleanliness, and, most importantly, less crowded than public cemeteries.
5 Reasons Why You Do Not Have To Broadcast The Passing Of A Loved One On Social Media
Facebook went dark for approximately six hours. It was not only the social media giant that went off the grid but the entire ecosystem such as Messenger, Whatsapp, Instagram, Oculos VR, and Workspace. In a world where everyone seems connected, the major outage of Facebook is a huge problem, especially for those businesses that rely heavily on Facebook. But what is it for ordinary people?
5 Ways How To Market Your Funeral Business On The Internet
The world is changing. Competition is getting more challenging and a lot more complicated. Your old strategies might still be working, but you know it is time to make some drastic moves. Adopting and making some changes can be challenging. It takes time, patience, and a lot of resources. Your team, including yourself, will probably need to learn the process and implementation. But it is worth it!
5 Basic Yet Helpful Features Of Mobile Banking
Have you purchased something on the Internet? Have you tried paying your groceries or bills using your mobile phone?