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  September 9, 2009 By Susan Fraser in Learning Center Tags: funeral pre-plan, pre-planning funeral, preplan, preplan death, preplanning funeral	1 Comment
  When a family member dies unexpectedly, it is often heart-wrenching, emotional and stressful. Pre-planning for your own funeral or memorial makes everything so much easier on your entire family when the time comes that you pass. You also have more time to choose exactly what is right for you, which helps avoid putting this burden on your family when they are at their most grief-stricken and fragile. This is a true act of love, and means more to your family than you will ever know.
  Leaving all of these decisions to your family members is something that often happens, but can easily be avoided. Pre-planning also helps the family avoid the financial stress that often comes with making arrangements after the fact. When you plan your own funeral or memorial and choose the burial urn or casket that suits your preferences, it also guards against inflation. Your family can grieve and mourn as they so badly need to, instead of scurrying around trying to make arrangements while in an unstable emotional state.
  Often when all of these important decisions are left to the remaining family members, it can cause arguments or disagreements. Everyone wonders if they have made the right decision. They question their choice, asking themselves if this is what you would have wanted or chosen. Pre-planning the memorial or funeral simply takes the anxiety and added burden off of your family members, so that they can process what has happened and go forward with their lives. It truly shows your family that you love them deeply, and want to avoid placing these decisions on them at the most difficult time in their lives.
  Inflation is a fact of life that never goes away. In some cases, families of the deceased have been financially devastated by the costs of giving their beloved family member a proper and respectable funeral, memorial, or scattering of ashes. What happens if you die unexpectedly, without pre-planning? The expenses could literally ruin them financially. You care about your family, and don't want to see this happen. Pre-planning is the ultimate act of love and kindness you can give your family, so that they can be prepared when you pass, and not spend time that is meant for grieving trying to make choices they are uncertain of.
  Preparing for your own death is never something that you enjoy, but it is necessary to protect your family both emotionally and financially. Read more about what to do after losing a loved one. Death is an inevitable fact facing everyone, and taking the time to make arrangements is a true gift to your family members. The value of pre-planning is truly beyond worth.
  Beatrice Toney Bailey – Farewell, My Friend
  September 2, 2009 By Susan Fraser in Learning Center Tags: Bea-On Bereavement, Beatrice Toney Bailey, Farewell My Friend, GriefShare, losing a loved one	Leave a comment
  Farewell, My Friend is a manual that is written for anyone facing a serious health issue. The book is a step-by-step guide for those who wish to plan for the inevitable, and is an extremely valuable resource for those who may be called upon to act as caregiver or caretaker for terminally ill friends or family members.
  Currently, Bea is the host of the new innovative television show, "Bea-On Bereavement – The Power of Planning", which will air in September 2009 on RCCTV, Sacramento, CA. She is also a co-facilitator of a national GriefShare Support Group and is the Head Feature Writer for Senior Magazine of Northern California. She has authored this best selling book and is conducting presentations and book signings throughout the United States and Mexico.
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  Cremation Process – Elisa Krcileka
  August 29, 2009 By Susan Fraser in Learning Center Tags: cremation process, Elisa Krcileka, funeral, funeral home, losing a loved one	2 Comments
  Elisa Krcileka, a funeral director from Illinois discusses the process after losing a loved one. She illustrates a great deal of the information that you need to know if someone has passed. This kind of video is very important for people to see and it is another example of how technology has enriched our lives.
  She reviews the many important legal documents that need to be completed after death. Also typical process of the cremation and your relationship with the funeral home/ crematorium.
  In the Light Urns has created a useful guide after someone passes. Its called four steps to take after losing a loved one and provides more information to help you during this time.