When a death occurs in Santa Cruz, knowing how to comfort those left behind is not easy and sending funeral flowers can be sometimes even more difficult. What is appropriate as funeral wreaths to memorialize relatives, or people to whom you are not related or those you’ve not personally met, such as the wife or […]
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‘Preneed’ or ‘prearrangement’ are terms coined by the funeral industry to describe the arrangement and payment of a funeral prior to death. If you wish the funerals to be in your own way, you should plan in advance of your or a beloved’s death. To prefinance the funerals, you may get one of Santa Cruz […]
Prior to engaging with a funeral home in Santa Cruz, check with several funeral homes. Compare their costs along this Santa Cruz funeral checklist. ‘Simple’ Disposition of the Remains in Santa Cruz: – Immediate burial – Immediate cremation – If the cremation process is extra, how much is it? – Donation of the […]
As more people are choosing cremation in Santa Cruz, funeral service professionals are striving to give consumers a true sense of what their many options are for Santa Cruz cremation services. Often funeral directors find that people in Santa Cruz have a preconception that they have fewer choices for a ceremony when selecting cremation for […]
A casket often is the single most expensive item you’ll buy if you plan a ‘traditional,’ full-service funeral. Santa Cruz caskets vary widely in style and price and are sold primarily for their visual appeal. Typically, they’re constructed of metal, wood, fiberboard, fiberglass or plastic. Although an average casket costs slightly more than $2,000 in […]
One of the main things to keep in mind when choosing a cremation urn in Santa Cruz is that rushing to make a choice is usually not necessary. Many people assume that an urn will be available immediately after the cremation is completed, but that is not the case. Crematories in Santa Cruz typically will […]
Funeral homes, cemeteries and other service providers in Santa Cruz expect to receive payment in full at the time of the funeral. With the average cost of a funeral around $8,000 in the United States for example, it can be a hardship if you have not planned ahead for this expenditure. There are several ways […]
Santa Cruz Funeral Services: Embalming Many funeral homes in Santa Cruz require embalming if you’re planning a viewing or visitation. But embalming generally is not necessary or legally required if the body is buried or cremated shortly after death. Eliminating this service can save you hundreds of dollars. Under the Funeral Rule, a Santa […]
Every Santa Cruz family is different, and not everyone wants the same type of funeral. Santa Cruz burial arrangements practices are influenced by religious and cultural traditions, costs and personal preferences. These factors help determine whether the funeral will be elaborate or simple, public or private, religious or secular, and where it will be held […]
Many people in Santa Cruz don’t realize that they are not legally required to use a funeral home to plan and conduct a funeral. However, because they have little experience with the many details and legal requirements involved and may be emotionally distraught when it’s time to make the plans, many people find the services […]
