Funerals, Services, Alternatives | Final Needs Planning

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Final Needs Planning – Funeral Service – Burial – Cremation – Alternative Options What are the other after life options beyond Burial or Cremation? Funeral Service Providers, have you been asked about additional services or asked to provide them? Jay Requarth, MD, Funeral Insider Inc., Options for this question include green burial (which can be… Read more »

Funerals, Home Funeral | Final Needs Planning

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What exactly is a Home Funeral and what is involved in planning and preparation of one? Is this less costly than a traditional funeral, or is it more expensive?  Caleb Backe is a Health and Wellness Expert for Maple Holistics. “Planning a home funeral for a family member is one of the hardest things you… Read more »

Final Needs Planning, Benefits | Final Needs Planning

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What are the benefits to having the Final Needs Planning Program? How do you for see it being of benefit to you and your family? Would you recommend Final Needs Planning Programs? Jay Requarth MD, Funeral Insider,  indicates in his eBook “Lowering Funeral Costs Without Increasing Stress, Grief, Guilt and Anxiety” writes “If you are… Read more »

Funerals, What’s the Purpose? | Final Needs Planning

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Final Needs Planning – The Funeral What is the purpose of a funeral? Who does it benefit? Is it helpful or harmful? The Funeral.  What is the purpose?  Is it helpful or harmful?  Society tells us generally that the funeral is beneficial in providing closure to those left behind, however, more often than not, the… Read more »

Funerals, Trends, Green Funeral | Final Needs Planning

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A Green Funeral, also known as a Green Burial or a Natural Burial, involves the disposition of the dead with minimal environmental impact. It does not allow for embalming, concrete vaults, monuments and only the use of non-toxic and biodegradable materials, such as caskets, shrouds, and urns. When it comes to Final Needs Planning and… Read more »

Death, Discussing Death with a Child | Final Needs Planning

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Final Needs Planning – Discussing Death with a Child What, in your expert opinion, is the best approach to Discussing Death with a Child? Robert Varak, Law Offices of Robert J. Varak,  thinks “the best approach is to tailor the conversation to the emotional profile of each child. Broadly speaking, some children will react more emotionally… Read more »

Funerals, Who Are They For? | Final Needs Planning

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Are funerals for the living or the dead? You’ve likely heard this question before, but maybe never had to ponder it. When thinking about planning ones funeral – the answer to this question can become lost on most. We can get so caught up in conjuring up the best possible way to honour the dead, that… Read more »