Planning today for future cemetery needs gives you and your family peace of mind. When a death occurs, family members are faced with making dozens of decisions, during a very difficult, emotional time. Planning ahead for cemetery needs reduces the number of decisions to be made, easing the burden.
Advance planning for cemetery needs is not a complicated process. You, or you and your family will meet with one of our staff members to review the possibilities, then you make the choices that are right for you.
The first choice to make is whether you want to be buried or cremated. We have many options available for both throughout the cemetery’s memorial gardens and memorial structures.
Another important choice is whether you want to purchase property for yourself only, or for other family members. Many married couples choose to purchase property at the same time, and some purchase adjoining spaces for their children as well.
Payment arrangements will also be discussed. You have the ability to make payments over time, or to take care of everything at once. As with everything else, costs of cemetery property and services do increase over time. Therefore, it is to your financial benefit to make arrangements now.
After your arrangements are completed, you simply inform your family members of your choices and save the paperwork in a safe place that will be accessible to your surviving family members. You will have the satisfaction of knowing it is handled, and they will appreciate your forethought when the time comes.
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Our pets become cherished members of our families, providing unconditional love, companionship, and joy to our lives. When they pass away, the grief we feel is genuine and profound. While our furry friends are only here for a short time, the impact they have on our lives is monumental. Here are some ways you can honor your beloved furry friend, after they’ve pass.
Create a memory box.
Putting together a box of items that remind you of a beloved pet can help you cope with their loss. Include items such as their collar, favorite toy, paw imprint, fur lock, and anything else that meant a lot to them. Keeping these items can bring comfort and closure after they have passed.
Spread their ashes somewhere meaningful.
If you choose to have your pet cremated, you can spread the ashes somewhere meaningful for your pet. You can even use the ashes to plant a tree in memory of them.
Donate to shelters in their memory
Animal shelters need donations, whether monetary donations or item donations. Donating to shelters in your beloved pet's name not only preserves your pet's memory, but also helps the animals in the shelter find their forever home.
Foster animals
Fostering is a great option if you aren't ready to get another pet but want to share the love you had for your pet with those in need. Because shelters fill up quickly, animals need foster homes. Fostering allows you to heal at your own pace, while sharing love with a pet in need.
Our pets become part of our family. During their time here on earth we share so many special moments with them, that when they are gone the emptiness left behind is unfathomable. It’s important to take proper care of yourself during this time of grief and figure out ways to keep your pet’s memory alive.