When someone we love dies, we want to honor them. We want a nice funeral. But funerals cost a lot of money. Many families spend $7,000 to $12,000 on a funeral. Why do they cost so much? The Basic Costs Add Up Fast A funeral has many parts. Each part costs money. The funeral home…
When someone dies, families work with funeral homes to plan the service. A big question many people ask is: Do funeral homes keep burial records? The answer is yes, but there is more to know. What Are Burial Records? Burial records are files with info about the person who died. These include: Full name Date…
When someone dies, families often gather to remember them. In many funerals, people give eulogies—short speeches about the person’s life. But in Catholic funerals, this does not usually happen. Why? Let’s look at some reasons. The Focus Is on God, Not the Person In a Catholic funeral, the main focus is the Mass. Catholics believ…
When someone buys a cemetery plot, they often think they own it forever. But is that true? The answer is: not always. Let’s look at how it works and what it means for families. What Does “Owning a Plot” Mean? Buying a cemetery plot does not mean you own the land like you would with…
