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While the loss of a loved one may be a topic that many people would prefer not to think about, it’s important to think ahead to avoid unnecessary stress, confusion, and panic when the time comes. To learn more about how to do this, follow these links:
For more information on funeral planning, call Leak & Sons Funeral Homes in Chicago at (877) 265-0352.
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Many people have a hard time understanding the costs associated with funeral planning, and this misunderstanding can make the whole process even more painful. Read on for a guide that will help you understand the breakdown of funeral expenses. This can help you plan better and feel better about your expenditures.
Labor
A great deal of labor goes into the process of planning a funeral. A full team of professionals will help you plan your funeral from start to finish. Their expertise and professionalism are invaluable to those who might otherwise feel overwhelmed by the vast amount of planning that goes into making funeral and burial arrangements. When you are coping with the loss of a loved one while trying to carry on with your normal life, the cost of having a funeral director and his or her team help you out is worth every penny
Caskets and Urns
Burial is about respect and honoring one’s legacy. One of the best ways for a funeral home to achieve these two things is by providing the best-quality caskets and urns. These make for a final resting place that a loved one deserves. Shockingly, big-box stores have begun selling caskets and urns made from scrap wood and metal. A good funeral home would never try to cut corners with cheap burial items. Their mission is to provide your deceased loved one with the beauty and respect that they deserve in death.
Transportation
In order to keep the bodies of the deceased in good condition, specially equipped vans and hearses are required for transportation. This specialized equipment is an expense that cannot be avoided, or the body may begin to deteriorate well before burial. By investing in a hearse or contracting with a body-transportation company, the funeral director ensures that the deceased’s body can always be taken care of.
Leak & Sons Funeral Homes of Chicago charges very reasonable rates for our compassionate, professional funeral planning services, which result in funerals, burials, cremations, and memorials that truly are second to none. Call us at (877) 265-0352 to get started today.
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Grief has a tendency to make people who have lost a loved one very sensitive. Gifts can be a great way to break through that sensitivity and show them you care, but special knowledge is needed to ensure that your gift will not be considered rude.
This video from Howcast discusses several tips for picking appropriate gifts to express your sympathy. Tips include proper etiquette when writing a message, guidelines that must be followed for gifts, and how to factor your relationship with the deceased into your decision.
The professionals at Leak & Sons Funeral Homes of Chicago are always ready to help you with our renowned custom funeral services after the passing of a loved one. To set up an appointment with a funeral director, call us today at (877) 265-0352.
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The passing of a loved one is a sad time for anyone. However, rather than letting grief get the best of you, you can keep your sorrows to a minimum by doing something that will help preserve your loved one’s memory for years to come. There are many ways you can do this, but here are two to get you started:
Hold a Memorial Service
A great way to preserve your loved one’s memory is to hold a memorial service on a significant date or in a special place. Holding such a service at the deceased’s gravesite on the anniversary of death can be a bit difficult—focusing more on your loved one’s death than on the happiness of life. Consider a more pleasant location. For example, you might pick your loved one’s favorite restaurant, vacation spot, or city and hold it on his or her birthday, anniversary, or even the date they retired. All of the deceased’s love ones can gather and have a chance to share fond memories.
Create a Memory Book
“A picture is worth a thousand words,” the old saying goes. You can use pictures of your loved one to create a lasting tribute to him or her. Contact friends and family and asking them to send you pictures of them with your loved one. You can compile these into a memory book, either digital or in the form of a physical scrapbook. There are many websites that you can use to create shareable memory books to send to friends and family members of the lost loved one.
If you or someone you know has suffered a loss and is looking for a top Chicago funeral home, look no further than Leak & Sons Funeral Homes. From planning your funeral in advance to ensuring that everything on burial day runs smoothly, our funeral experts are always there to support you every step of the way. Call us at (877) 265-0352 or visit us online to learn more about what we can offer.
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Choosing between burial and cremation is most likely the first decision one has to make when deciding what to do with the body of a loved one after he or she has passed away. Once you have made that decision, the funeral director you are working with will present you with another decision to make: would you rather protect the casket or urn with a grave liner or a burial vault? A vault is almost always a better option.
Protect Entire Coffin
A burial liner provides a coffin with considerable protection, but it only covers the tops and sides of the coffin. This means that the bottom of the coffin is in direct contact with the ground, and therefore not entirely protected from the elements. In order to provide your loved one’s coffin with total protection, have it encased in a vault.
Prevent Coffin Collapse
Many old cemeteries are dotted with large areas where the ground has sunk in. This is because, either during the initial burial or at some point afterward, the casket was crushed under the weight of the dirt. Burial vaults, made from concrete and metal, are designed to withstand even the pressure applied on dirt by heavy machinery used in modern cemeteries. Investing in a burial vault can give you the peace of mind that your loved one’s casket will not be crushed underground.
Keep Moisture at Bay
Moisture that seeps into the ground can cause your loved one’s casket to deteriorate over time. Carefully manufactured burial vaults are designed to provide caskets with 100% moisture protection. Speak with your funeral director to find out more about your options.
Leak & Sons Funeral Homes has a collection of high-quality and cost-effective options for you to choose from. Call (773) 846-6567 to speak with a caring and experienced member of our staff today.
