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Types of Headstones: Common Designs, Materials & Costs

The most common types of headstones are upright and wing headstones, slant or flat grave markers, and benches. Basic flat grave markers will cost roughly $500, while standard upright headstones will...

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Paying for a Funeral: Should You Pay For A Funeral With Cash

Death immediately makes the deceased liable for the costs of their funeral, cremation, and burial. Planning ahead for how to pay for the cost of a funeral and burial can be challenging. Even paying...

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Poems For Funerals For Fathers: Poetic Notes For Fathers

When you are preparing an obituary or eulogy for your father or comforting a friend who lost their dad, poems can capture the essence of what you want to say in words that are touching, appropriate,...

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Poems For Funerals For Mothers: Poetic Notes For Mothers In Grief

The death of a mother can be hard at any age. Many funeral poems for mothers capture the depth of emotion people feel after this loss, which makes them a good source of inspiration for sympathy...

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Poems About Death: Poetic Notes For Individuals Suffering From Loss

When you are trying to find some comforting words to say to someone who has lost a loved one, inspirational poems about death written by others may offer inspiration. Whether the verses are well...

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Planning A Funeral For A Loved One Step-By-Step

When a loved one dies, planning a funeral is left to family members. Making funeral arrangements often starts with contacting a funeral home who will help you plan out the details of the funeral,...

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