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By Phaneuf | Funerals | 12 December, 2019 |
Planning your own funeral is not a gloomy experience but instead a cathartic one – as long as it’s not happening during a time of crisis. There are a variety of reasons you may find pre-planning your own funeral a rewarding experience, which we outline in this post. This is one time when it’s OKRead more
By Phaneuf | Funerals | 3 December, 2019 |
A fascinating article about fresh flower altars at Japanese funeral services got us thinking about the significance of funeral flowers. The Japanese word seikasaidan is used to describe the art of Japanese fresh flower altars. It’s amazing to look at photos of the many flowers it takes to create these gigantic works of art. ARead more
By Phaneuf | Funerals | 18 October, 2019 |
Each year, some families in New Hampshire and Vermont can’t afford a funeral and need assistance interring the remains of a loved one. Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium has worked with more than 100 indigent families annually that simply don’t have the funds to give a departed family member a dignified farewell. In fact, ourRead more
By Phaneuf | Funerals | 26 September, 2019 |
“Why do people waste all that time on a funeral?” “The whole process of a funeral, What’s the point of that?” “Are funerals a waste of time?” When we consider that funeral services are for the living and not the person who passed, no, funerals are not a waste of time. Funerals, which take manyRead more
By Phaneuf | Funerals | 16 January, 2019 |
Death does not always come with advance notice. A loved one suddenly passing can throw lives near and far into turmoil. There are many things that need to happen in a very tiny window of time in order for a funeral to take place two or three days after the death. Sometimes, traveling to aRead more
By Phaneuf | Funerals | 6 November, 2018 |
Veteran’s Day a.k.a. Armistice Day was first observed 99 years ago in 1919 in the United States, though it did not become a national holiday until 19 years later in 1938 (and was officially named Veteran’s Day in 1954). Veteran’s Day is an opportunity to honor all current and deceased veterans of the military. It’sRead more
By Phaneuf | Funerals | 4 October, 2018 |
While home funerals have been gaining popularity in New England and around the country, most families choosing one still utilize some services offered by a local funeral home in order to make the process less stressful. Home funerals can provide a feeling of safety and comfort for loved ones, and can add a positive andRead more
By Phaneuf | Funerals | 13 September, 2018 |
Until the middle of the nineteenth century, funerals in the United States mostly took place in a family home, with family members performing all aspects of after-death preparation of the body, to present the deceased to visiting friends and family in the home. This was followed by the deceased being buried in a small cemeteryRead more
By Phaneuf | Funerals | 24 April, 2018 |
In this age of “environmental awareness,” it’s no real surprise that even funeral arrangements are going green. In fact, the idea seems to be picking up steam, thanks to recent stories in the media, including a feature article in the New York Times. But what does that even mean? How can you possibly have aRead more
By Phaneuf | Funerals | 17 April, 2018 |
You’ve just lost a loved one and you’re trying to make burial arrangements, plan a memorial service, and take care of the many details that are involved. You might be caught off guard by the cost of it all. Paying for a funeral can be very expensive, especially if you aren’t prepared for it. FindingRead more
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