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  Selecting a Casket   There are plenty of purchases that are a pleasure and a treat, such as buying a new outfit for a special occasion or purchasing new furniture for your home. But there are some things that you need to buy that are the exact opposite of fun; they are painful, emotional, and confusing. One of these purchases is deciding on a casket for a recently deceased loved one.   It's a purchase that comes with a lot of pressure and responsibility, not to mention emotional stress and grief. On top of other funeral expenses and planning the service, buying a casket is one of the most significant and challenging funeral product purchases you must make. It's a big-ticket item with prices and features that greatly vary. However, with proper preparation, you can avoid some of the often-made mistakes that come with making such an important purchase during an emotionally traumatizing time. How? By learning as much as you can before you start shopping.    Follow...

Talking about death to those closest to you, to the people you care about the most in the world, is never easy. There are several reasons it's so difficult to talk about this sensitive subject; perhaps it's the fear of saying the wrong thing or the worry that you will unintentionally hurt someone's feelings. But the other topic that must be addressed when it comes to discussing death is how to plan a funeral for a loved one who has passed.   Memorial services and funerals provide an opportunity for you, other family members, friends, and others who cared about the deceased, to remember and honor the person who died while simultaneously providing comfort and support to all involved.    Here are a few things to know when it comes to planning a funeral:   Choose the Form of Burial According to Very Well Health , when planning a funeral or memorial service, the first step is choosing the form of final body disposition which aligns best with the deceased's wishes. Whether...

According to the U.S Department of Veterans Affairs , Public Law 106-65 requires every eligible veteran to receive a military funeral honors ceremony. The Military Funeral Honors Program includes traditions within the funeral honors, intended to express deep gratitude for those who have served our nation .   Here are some key components of a military funeral:   Military Representatives In Attendance According to the Department of Defense , the law defines a military funeral honors detail as consisting of two or more uniformed military persons, with at least one being a member of the veteran's parent service of the armed forces.   Playing of "Taps" Military One Source states that the U.S. Army officially recognized the version of Taps we know today in 1874. Beginning in 1891, the playing of Taps became the standard at military funeral ceremonies, and in 2013, legislation was passed recognizing Taps as the "National Song of Military Remembrance." Although a li...