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By Phaneuf | Pre-Planning | 5 September, 2019 |
The days of discussing death in hushed tones are passing. More of us share our wishes and plans with loved ones before a serious illness or crisis occurs. This openness toward end-of-life planning has led to more alternative funerals and other unique approaches to say farewell. The new HBO documentary, “Alternate Endings: Six New WaysRead more
By Phaneuf | Pre-Planning | 18 July, 2019 |
Pre-paid funeral plans remain a hot topic in the country as more Americans look at the cost of funeral services versus cremation. Confusion and misinformation can cloud the decision-making process, so this post shines light on the benefits of end of life planning, beginning a payment process and ensuring your choices remain intact. The conceptRead more
By Phaneuf | Pre-Planning | 30 April, 2019 |
Whether you realize it or not, you (and likely members of your family) have already begun thinking about or taking steps toward planning for the end of life. You likely have a life insurance policy — perhaps several — that will ease any financial burden placed on your loved ones after you are gone. Conceivably,Read more
By Phaneuf | Pre-Planning | 17 April, 2019 |
One of the reasons we chose a light-hearted title and cover image for our recent e-book is to shine some light on a topic many find uncomfortable talking about - funeral planning. No, it’s not a fun topic like vacation planning, but it is one worth discussing with a spouse, parent, grandparent or dear friend.Read more
By Phaneuf | Pre-Planning | 8 April, 2019 |
When someone passes, there are typically between three and five days to organize the final arrangements. This is also a time full of great sadness and stress for those who are mourning the death of a loved one, whether it was expected or unexpected. Often, they are not in the right mindset to make huge,Read more
By Phaneuf | Pre-Planning | 19 March, 2019 |
Planning ahead for your funeral is a final, gracious gift you can give to your family. By making your wishes known ahead of time, you are allowing loved ones to focus on their grief and celebrate your life. They are not left wondering – or possibly arguing – about what each of them thinks youRead more
By Phaneuf | Pre-Planning | 14 February, 2019 |
There’s eternal love and then there’s Larry David in the HBO sitcom “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” “I thought this was over at death. I didn’t know we went into eternity together. ‘Til death do us part, right?” the thinly-veiled character, Larry, says to his wife about being together post-death. What a romantic, eh? As we approachRead more
By Phaneuf | Pre-Planning | 20 December, 2018 |
While the holiday season can be an overwhelming joyous time for family and friends to gather and experience an abundance of togetherness, the season can also bring isolation, singular reflection and introspection — which can be good or bad. Rather than play Uno with a group of people, some of us would prefer to dealRead more
By Phaneuf | Pre-Planning | 20 November, 2018 |
“This looks delicious. Please pass the gravy and, by the way, what would you like on your tombstone?” That’s typical Thanksgiving dinner conversation, right? On second thought, maybe bringing up the end of someone’s life isn’t on the list of of topics for a happy family gathering around a 24-pound roasted turkey. Traditionally, though,Read more
By Phaneuf | Pre-Planning | 24 July, 2018 |
There will likely be tears, but that does not mean your funeral celebration must be a sad event. The benefit of utilizing a funeral planning checklist is to ensure your service includes all of your wishes and reflects your personality. This is an opportunity for your loved ones to create a final, lasting memory ofRead more
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