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Organising A Greek Orthodox Funeral

Hello, my name is Steve and this is my blog. The subject of this blog is a very important one. I will be writing about organising a funeral for Greek Orthodox members of your family. Three generations ago, my family moved from Greece to Australia. We have been living in Perth ever since that time and we enjoy a happy life within our small Greek community here. When my grandpa passed away last year, it fell to me to organise his funeral. I was lucky enough to find a great funeral home who helped me to make sure that everything was in place so we could give the old chap the send off he deserved. I hope you like my blog.

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The Benefits of Pre-Arranged Funeral Services
Talking about death is never easy, and planning your own funeral may be quite an uncomfortable prospect for many people. However, pre-arranged funeral services can alleviate the difficult burden that family members often experience when arranging a funeral. It may seem like a strange idea, but pre-arranging your funeral arrangements is a proactive and responsible step that allows you to have the final say in how your life is celebrated. In this blog post, we will discuss the benefits of pre-arranged funeral services.

Understanding the Benefits of Cremation
In recent years, cremation has become an increasingly popular choice for individuals and families planning end-of-life arrangements. This trend is driven by several factors, including affordability, flexibility, environmental considerations, and personal beliefs. Here's a closer look at why cremation is a beneficial option to consider. Cost-Effectiveness Compared to traditional burials, cremations often present a more affordable alternative. The costs associated with coffins, cemetery plots, and burial services can quickly add up.

A Guide On How To Plan A Memorial
Are you planning to hold a memorial? It could be you lost a loved one in the recent past. Most families are often conflicted over how to hold memorials for their loved ones. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to plan a memorial service.  Assess The Deceased's Wishes The deceased wishes should be at the core of the memorial ceremony. Therefore, conduct a thorough analysis to establish how best to remember their life and times.

Four Signs You Should Choose a Pre-Paid Funeral
Pre-paying for your funeral is a good, responsible choice for many reasons, from helping your family to getting control over your funeral. This article lays out four signs that a pre-paid funeral is ideal for you. You Have the Money Now, But Might Not Later The first reason to choose a pre-paid funeral is if you currently have the money to afford the funeral you want, but feel that you might not later.

Asian Funeral Planning Guide
Executing an Asian funeral can be pretty challenging for most families. In most cases, there is too much to do in a limited period. This guide offers some insights for people planning an Asian funeral for their loved ones.  Culture Once your loved one dies, your immediate task is to establish cultural or religious rights that could affect the funeral planning process. For instance: Do you have to hold special ceremonies or rights on the body before or after the burial?

Funeral Home Services You May not Know About
There is a misconception that funeral homes only offer specific services. For example, you may believe they only offer services directly related to the funeral such as burial or the chapel service. The truth is, many funeral homes offer several services that could benefit you. Here are some of those services and what you need to know about each one. Remember, these services are extensions of what the funeral home already offers.

Advantages of pre paid funeral plans
When someone passes away, those close to them are always faced with a number of both practical concerns and emotional issues, both of which can often overlap each other. Sometimes the death of someone is completely unexpected, at other times it can be more of a long-term reality that family and friends have come to understand and expect. What is a pre-paid funeral plan? Most people do not like talking or thinking about the fact that one day they will pass away.

Lesser-Known Roles of a Cremation Funeral Director
Cremation has increasingly become popular over the last couple of years with most funeral homes offering the service to clients. In most funeral homes, cremation funeral directors are the point of contact until after a funeral service. Some of the most common roles of a cremation funeral director include scheduling cremations and funeral services, comforting families, and monitoring cremation services to ensure compliance. However, some roles are unknown to most clients.

5 Steps for Ordering a Headstone for Your Deceased Loved One
One of the many things that you might have to do after losing a loved one is order a customised headstone for them. If this is something that you still need to get done, then you might be wondering which steps you will need to take. These are the five steps that you will need to follow when ordering a headstone for your deceased loved one. 1. Contact the Cemetery

Why You Should Consider What Funeral Preparations You Want Before Someone Has Passed Away
It is never easy to try and picture a funeral and how it should look like while a loved one is still alive. Putting this off until it actually comes to pass is very common, but this also leaves people in the lurch and struggling to make arrangements while making sure to remember everything. The very last thing you want is to forget an important part of the funeral and have that memory associated with what should be a solemn day of mourning.