funeral planning
Tips for writing an obituary
Coping with the death of a loved one is never easy . Even those comforted by the acknowledgment that a recently deceased friend or family member lived a full life may still struggle with the sense of loss that comes with the passing of a loved one . Upon the passing of a loved one , an individual is often tasked with writing an obituary . Some people may find writing an obituary is cathartic , providing an opportunity to tell a loved one ’ s life story and indicate how unique the deceased was . Because writing an obituary is not something people are asked to do every day , it ’ s understandable if many men and women don ’ t know where to begin . Obituaries do not necessarily have to follow a formula , but the following tips can help people compose an obituary that conveys who their deceased loved one was and how much this person meant to friends and family .
• Contact your local newspaper . Some newspapers may have obituary guidelines that govern things like writing style and obituary length . Before writing an obituary , contact your local newspaper to determine if they have any such rules in place . Some newspapers may only publish obituaries written by their own staff members .
• Do not feel obliged to include cause of death . While acquaintances who first learn of a person ’ s death via an obituary may be curious about
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Our firm has been serving the families of this community for over 114 years .
We have been able to do so by making sound business decisions . One thing we have never sacrificed is quality in our merchandise and services to our families . Funerals do not have to be expensive . This is a life time memorial to your loved one and you want it to be a favorable memory , from the appearance of your loved one to the funeral service details . We service all cultures and we can design a funeral based on your budget . This is why families continue to choose us for their needs .
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PEACE OF MIND Many who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of loses a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral . Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision - making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress . PERSON CHOICE Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice . Pre-planning provides you with the time needed to make practical , detailed decisions that reflect your standards , lifestyle , taste and budget . And we assure you and your family that the choices you make will be carried out as planned . LOWER COSTS When you finalize your plan , we can advise you of the total cost . You do not have to set aside funds for your plan , but doing so protects you against escalating funeral costs . By locking in today ' s funeral costs and ensuring that the necessary funds are set aside , you help relieve yourself of unnecessary future worry and your survives of an unexpected expense . Call us at 606-678-4171 or visit our website at somersetunderstanding . com and see the " Plan Ahead " tab and read more details under " Who We Are " and " Our Services ".
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