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In the National Funeral Directors Association’s FAQ on Cremation, I found an interesting answer to a couple questions that should be considered by those who want their ashes sprinkled in a favorite place after their death and cremation. If I’m going to be cremated, why would I want my remains to be placed in a columbarium, [...] Understand your options before you sell So you have unwanted cemetery property, what options are available to you and what should you take into consideration? You must have the right to sell the property http://www.flickr.com/photos/38911797@N07/ / CC BY-NC 2.0 What types of Federal burial benefits are available to veterans, their dependents and survivors of veterans? The United State Department of Veterans Affairs 2009 Booklet on Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents and Survivors reads: Burial in a VA national cemetery is available for eligible veterans, their spouses and dependents at no cost [...] The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has put together a guide to help consumers make smart decisions when making funeral arrangements. Here is an excerpt from their section on Cemetery Sites: When you are purchasing a cemetery plot, consider the location of the cemetery and whether it meets the requirements of your family’s religion. Other considerations include [...] After running across an interesting thread on Ask MetaFilter regarding tips about selling or marketing cemetery plots, I thought some of the advice might be of value to the readers of Cemetery-Plot.com. The forum post comes from Lauralee Smith who asks: Trying to sell four adjacent cemetery plots. Funeral home suggested Craigslist ads, which I am currently [...] Dan Redmond, Cemetery and Funeral Inspector for the Department of Consumer Affairs, answers questions about cremation. Embedded from VideoJug.com: Funerals | Cremation Questions answered in this video: What is “cremation”? Source: ICFFA Consumer Resource Guide on Cemetery and Burial Cemeteries usually are divided into two broad categories: traditional cemeteries and memorial parks or gardens. A traditional cemetery, the type used for many generations, has upright monuments, usually made of stone. Many traditional cemeteries also have private mausoleums for above-ground interment. Because many have functioned in their [...] Steve Spann, President of John A. Gupton College shares tips on buying a cemetery plot as a part of the funeral planning process. John A. Gupton College provides a professional curriculum in the funeral arts and sciences. Are you seeing this on RSS? Click here to view the video on You Tube Source: ICFFA Consumer Resource Guide on Cemetery and Burial Can I resell my grave? It really depends on the rules and regulations of the cemetery and the laws of the state or province in which the cemetery is located. While some cemeteries will repurchase graves, others have laws restricting the resale to a third party. What happens if [...] Dan Redmond, Cemetery and Funeral Inspector for the Department of Consumer Affairs, answers questions about cemeteries. Embedded from VideoJug.com: Funerals | Cemeteries Questions answered in this video: What types of cemeteries are there? |
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