Christian Orthodox Funeral Customs

Christian Orthodox Funeral Service Rituals

A split between the Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic Church, known as the Great Schism, divided the Church in 1054 A.D. Today, divisions of the Orthodox Church include the Antiochian, Carpatho-Russian, Greek, Romanian, Russian, Serbian, and Ukrainian Orthodox Churches which follow the languages and cultures of their founders. Although many Orthodox beliefs remain the […]


Christian Funeral Service Rituals

Overview of Christian Beliefs and Practices Christians have a strong belief in the afterlife and much of their lives are directed at achieving eternal peace in Heaven. They believe that Jesus was the son of God and came to earth to teach through his actions and lessons.


Roman Catholic Funeral Service Rituals

Overview of Beliefs and Practices “Roman Catholic” refers to the Christian church that recognizes the Pope and Vatican as the authority and representation of God’s teachings. Today, there are about 1.2 billion Roman Catholics around the world. Catholics teach that Jesus died to redeem man from sin. They believe in immortality and that in death […]


Prepaid Cremation Plans

September 2022 PREPAID CREMATION PLANSPrepaid cremation plans allow you to pay for cremation before you need it. In addition to the actual cremation, you can pay in advance for other elements, such as a memorial service or celebration of life. Prepaid plans are available for the full range of cremation services–from simple direct cremation (no […]


Sharing Your End-of-Life Plans

May 2022 DO YOUR LOVED ONES KNOW WHAT YOU WANT?Creating a funeral plan can be rewarding since it lets you slow down and reflect on what’s important to you regarding end-of-life arrangements. Once your plan is in place, you have the peace of mind of knowing that your family won’t have the burden of trying […]


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Wise Cremation Plan

Why Choose Cremation? The decision to choose cremation as a means of disposition after death is a personal one that can be influenced by a variety of factors, including cultural or religious beliefs, environmental considerations, financial considerations, and personal preferences. Here are a few reasons why some people choose to be cremated: A Cremation Prepayment […]



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Your Digital Assets: Will Your Digital Legacy Live On After You’re Gone?

Many of us now rely heavily on technology to maintain our day-to-day affairs. Facebook, Pinterest, Ebay, PayPal, Etsy, online banking and email--these services are all part of our digital legacy. Even the most casual computer user has a surprising amount of electronic information stored on their computer and on the web. The trouble is, privacy laws and restrictions on terms of services for many of the most popular online services such as Google and Amazon prevent our loved ones from accessing our information once we are gone.


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