Let's face it. Nobody wants to be in the unfortunate situation of comforting a loved one who is grieving, but it happens to all of us. No matter how much we sympathize with the one who is in such emotional turmoil, it's hard to put yourself in someone else's shoes and guess exactly what they need in the midst of their grief. Here are some things that you can do and say to someone who is grieving that will be appreciated and remembered.
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If you are responsible for planning your loved one's funeral, and you plan on having pallbearers, here are a few things to keep in mind when choosing pallbearers.
Make Sure The Funeral Calls For Pallbearers
First off, make sure that the funeral you are planning will actually need pallbearers.
Open Casket: If you are planning an open casket funeral, generally the casket will be set up by the funeral home staff before the funeral and viewing starts.
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One of the most iconic symbols of veteran memorial services is the American burial flag. It's one of the things that show the funeral is for a veteran arguably more so than anything else. Many people aren't fully aware of where to find these flags or how they're used in the service.
Where to Find Veteran Burial Flags
Really, there are tons of places where you can find burial flags. Many stores sell them, and there are even custom flag services that can make one specifically for the resting veteran.
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While no one likes to talk or think about funeral planning, it's a good idea to think ahead about this need. If you have specific ideas or requests in mind for your own funeral, you want to take the time to properly plan it out in advance. This can allow you and your loved ones to benefit in many ways. Take a look at the following benefits of preplanning your funeral.
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When a family is grieving the loss of a loved one, they don't want to also be worrying about how they're going to deal with the funeral expenses. But it's common for people planning funerals to feel like it would be somehow disrespectful to spend too much time considering money – as though it would show that they cared more about their finances than the deceased.
Funerals can be expensive, however.
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