Planning your own funeral may seem a bit harsh not only to yourself but also to your loved ones. While it’s really inevitable, nobody actually enjoys the idea of dying and leaving all the people we care about. However, making funeral plans while you’re alive actually saves your family a whole lot of hassle and indecision in the future: Pre-planning your funeral allows you to compare rates and find the most cost-efficient choice. Consider the professional services, including the funeral director, facilities, casket, etc. Decide between a burial or a cremation and make the necessary arrangements. To know more, click here.

Planning a funeral for a deceased loved one? Make sure that you provide him with the ideal farewell ceremony. Here are some tips: Flowers are among the most important symbolism during a funeral; make sure to have arrangements prepared for the family and loved ones of the deceased. Make sure to inform all the important individuals about the ceremony, including other relatives and friends. Choose between a burial and a cremation. This can be so much easier if the deceased has already selected one before his death. For more ideas, click here.

Jax, a laid-black Labrador, along with fellow dogs Lady, Gracie, and Birch are trained therapy dogs. The dogs are certified to provide comfort to grieving families. Jax usually spends his day sleeping in a comfortable spot inside the funeral home office. His demeanor changes whenever a family walks through the door. The owner of the funeral home said that a gesture as simple as laying their heads on a grieving person’s lap or being there for a crying child to pet can help keep the grieving process better. The funeral dogs stay at the funeral home office or hallway at all times. Click here for more on this story.  

The family of the teen who was found dead on a wrestling mat has filed a lawsuit against the funeral home. According to Kendrick Johnson’s parents, the funeral home was not only negligent., they also committed fraud while handling Kendrick’s body. State medical examiners ruled Kendrick’s death accidental but a second independent autopsy was done and proved that a blunt force trauma to the head was the cause of his death. It was also discovered that the teen’s organs had been replaced with newspapers. Click here to read more on this news.

A funeral parlor or home is a form of business that offers a variety of funeral or burial services. It helps bereaved families dispose their beloved. A funeral parlor helps the surviving friends and family in many aspects. Depending on the wishes of the deceased’s family, the funeral service may be personal and unique. Some of the services provided by funeral parlors are embalming or retrieval of the body, handling of the body, and processing of requisite paperwork. Read more on these services by clicking here.

Pamala M. Shaughnessey-Banks, the owner-operator of the Reef Road Funeral Home, is the recipient of a Chamber of Commerce award. The award is given to highlight the accomplishments of businesswomen in Fairfield. Shaughnessey-Banks received the Women’s Economic Spotlight Recognition Award. It’s sponsored by the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce and state Rep. Kim Fawcett. In a news release, the award sponsors said that the mortuary industry has been dominated by the males and a fewer than 5% of the funeral homes in the nation are owned and managed by women. Click here for more on this news.

Carl Eggleston has a funeral business in Farmville, and he believes that innovation plays a crucial role when you’re in the funeral business. Having more than 30 years of experience in the industry, he’s seen it all and he’s tried to be the one who keeps up with the times and needs of bereaved families. Today, he is offering a new service to his customers: the drive-thru. According to Eggleston, you can just stay inside your vehicle and ride by the window to see your loved one. You can also see the time and place where the service is going to be held and other information without leaving your vehicle. For more on this news, click here.