by O'Connor-Leetz Webmaster | Aug 1, 2019
Most funeral homes are prepared to handle all of the details related to disposition of human remains. These include: (1) Collecting ("removing") the body from the place of death. This is most commonly a hospital bed or morgue, nursing home, or at home when a person... by O'Connor-Leetz Webmaster | Aug 1, 2019
Many. Primarily it's intended to save time & money. Like any advanced planning it functions to allow the purchaser & beneficiary the ability to make clear, qualitative decisions. Generally, the death of a loved one means the immediate answers to dozens of lasting and... by O'Connor-Leetz Webmaster | Aug 1, 2019
Like all social skills "funeral decorum" is often refined through experience, but neither let that be your barometer for attendance, or ever expect that it will truly become "easier"time. One good rule of thumb, be yourself. Don’t set the expectation that you alone... by O'Connor-Leetz Webmaster | Aug 1, 2019
It has long been a requirement of most cemeteries that obligate you to purchase a burial vault, or some type of grave box or liner. The reasons for their requirement are manifold, the least of which is esthetics. Due to modern day use of heavy equipment upon the... by O'Connor-Leetz Webmaster | Aug 1, 2019
Yes, many do, or can. Some funeral homes historically were in the "marker" business generations ago, but currently, its more likely than not, that they are separate enterprises, but you would be correct in your thinking that funeral homes are a logical place to bring...