Thursday, November 25, 2010

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Tuesday, August 10, 2010

Funeral Program Templates -- Save Your Work

Save your work. This is the most common issue when using funeral program templates. Most customers are under a tremendous amount of stress when they order a funeral program template. They are grieving, and there are many, many tasks to accomplish during this time of loss. Many users will download the template, open it, and get started creating there beautiful funeral program. Then something will interrupt them. The phone will ring, they will check email, or step away from the computer to take care of something. They return to the computer to find that changes have been lost.
Use these tips to ensure you don’t lose your hard work:
1. When downloading your template, pay attention to where you are downloading your files. The location of downloaded files may vary on different computers. Try to notice where your files are going. If possible, change the download location to your desktop, or to location where most of your commonly used files reside.
2. Once you have saved your templates, open the file immediately. Use the “Save As” function to make a copy of your template. This will ensure that you have a clean copy of your template, if you need it. Give your template a descriptive name. This will make it easier to locate.
3. Make a few changes to your template, save and close it. Re-open the template to ensure that your changes are maintained. This will also ensure that you have a fully functional software.
4. When working on your program, save every few minutes, especially if you are making a lot of edits. Don’t rely on Autosave features.
Funeral program templates can save valuable time and help you create a memorable funeral program keepsake. Following these tips can help you experience go smoothly.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Printable Thank You Cards

After a wake, funeral of memorial service, writing and sending thank you notes can be a daunting and time intensive task. You can help minimize stress and save time by using printable thank you cards. Printable thank can be created online from a variety of internet sites, or can be in the form of a template, that can be downloaded and printed from your personal printer. Printable thank you cards allow you to customize and personalize your thank you cards. You can type special notes, funeral poems, scriptures and even pictures. You can read more on printable thank you cards and funeral program templates on http://elegantmemorials.com.

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Cremation

Cremation has been around for many centuries. Today, many people are choosing cremation due to its cost-effectiveness and its environmentally friendly process. During the cremation process, the deceased placed in a combustible container and then into a special type of furnace for about three hours. At the end of that time, the resulting “ashes” are then placed in a container, or an urn, and given to the family.
There are many ways the resulting ashes can be disbursed. Ashes can be scattered, placed in an urn, or buried. There are also some very creative ways to keep the remains, such as incorporate ashes into memorial jewelry, paintings and ceramics.
Even if you have chosen cremation rather than traditional burial, that doesn’t mean there can’t be a service. A traditional funeral or memorial service can be held, complete with music, funeral poems, funeral programs, and other typical funeral elements. You can also have a non-traditional memorial services such as ceremonies is special locations like parks, the ocean, a marina or even a golf course. You can tailor the ceremony to reflect the interests of your loved one.
Cremation can be a much less expensive option, if you’re careful about which add-on services are chosen. Some of these add-on expenses include funeral casket rental for viewing the remains prior to cremation, headstones or grave marker expenses within a memorial garden, and fees to use a funeral home or church for a service. All of those may be very important to you, but remember that each time you utilize a service for viewing, transportation, memorializing and cremation of the deceased, there will probably be a cost associated with it. However, with careful planning and research, you should be able to plan for both cremation and final services that are affordable.
Also See:
Funeral Costs
Cost of Cremation
Scattering Ashes

Monday, April 12, 2010

Green Burial -- Green Funeral

Many people are now exploring new eco-friendly options for funerals and burials. There are many things that you can do to make your funeral, cremation or burial more environmentally-friendly.

Select a “Green” Funeral Casket
— A “green” casket is a casket made of bio-degradable materials has has much less environmental impact.
Forgo embalming
Do not use a burial vault – A Burial vault is not required by law. Inform funeral home or cemetery staff that you do not want to use one.
Consider cremation instead of traditional burial methods.
Do not use limousines
Use recycled paper and materials during funeral services and for funeral programs.
There are many resources that can help you plan a green funeral and burial. The internet, clergy, and funeral directors can assist with everything you need to be eco-friendly.

Sunday, April 4, 2010

Burial Insurance -- Funeral Insurance

If you have never planned a funeral or memorial service, you may not be aware of how costly it can be. Funerals, on average, can range between 3,000-10000 dollars, depending on which options you choose. There are several expenses associated with funerals and memorials including the casket, flowers, administrative and planning services, funeral programs and obituaries, burial costs and grave markers, just to name a few. These costs may be overwhelming, especially if you are on a budget. Funeral or burial insurance may be an option to help pay for the considerable funeral costs.
For some, life insurance may be an option for paying funeral costs. However, if you are unable to obtain life insurance, you may need burial or funeral insurance. This type of insurance may have a variety of options, and may or may be the right option for you. If considering purchasing burial or funeral insurance, make sure you have researched your options, and fully understand what your policy will cover.

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Christian Funeral

Christian funerals include many standard practices as well as unique spiritual elements that are meaningful to the deceased and his family. A Christian funeral service will usually include funeral songs and music, funeral scripture verses from the bible and prayers. It may also have speakers who talk or give tribute to the life of the deceased. A formal eulogy or “sending off” message is also given at Christian services, as well as a funeral sermon that is given by a member of the clergy. An interment or burial service usually follows the service. There may also be printed handouts or funeral programs that document the details of the funeral service and the life of the deceased. For more information about Christian funerals, consult the internet or your clergy.

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Funeral Program Video

When planning a funeral or memorial service, there are many different tasks that need to get accomplished. One of these tasks is creating a funeral program or memorial service bulletin. A funeral program is the document that is given out at the funeral or memorial service. The program contains an order of service, obituary, funeral and memorial poems, funeral songs and music and photos and photo collages and other useful information. This video explain funeral programs.