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Death With Dignity: When The Prescription Is Simply Insurance
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This was my first observation when I visited the cemetery where an apple tree has been planted in memory of my husband's death. I noticed that I am still feeling sensitive when I am looking at an apple tree.

My mother tried to hold on as long as she could. I told her that I would see her at the other side and not to be afraid. She did so much for me. Now it is time for her to be with my father. I read my mother her own private eulogy which she loved. She nodded and smiled. I held her hand. She squeezed my hand and she understood. She said "I lo." with all of her remaining breath. She was finally ready to die. I said good-bye and cried, and cried, and cried. She died a few days later.

funeral homes usually want to know how you are going to pay for those costs, and the subject tends to come up at the worst possible time. This time would be right after a loved one passes away. It can be very stressful to come up with the money or arrange financing at a sad time when so many details need to be attended to.

Almost inevitably, there will be video footage of the deceased somewhere in a cupboard on one or another member of the family. You just have to ask around. Maybe a birthday or just a family barbecue. Nothing brings a person back into our memories better than video - ideally with audio also.

Talking about money at the time of a loved one's death might first appear tasteless. However, should a family under duress incur expenses they can't easily afford? Isn't it easy to see, because of grief, guilt, or sibling pressure, how survivors could spend more money than necessary? Grandma prepaid for her arrangements 9 years before her death. The funeral home and cemetery honored the details and the pricing of the contract. There was no pressure, no questioning, no hints or insinuations about changing anything. One last point about money and prearrangements, since Grandma made and paid for her selections, the costs for the same products and services had more than doubled. So Grandma's foresight also saved a significant sum of money for her estate.



Another thing to consider is transportation. You will need to make sure that everyone can attend the funeral and has access to transportation. In addition, what type of hearse do you want to be used? Should it take a special route? For any of the older attendees, will they need a wheel chair? Also. right after the funeral, do you have transportation to go back home, or wherever you'd like to go?

It might not be the best time to sit down and make a list right now. Especially on your computer. Because somewhere in the top 5 things to do, you will write, "Burn down my ex boss' house." This could become public at some point and paint you in a bad light, especially if your ex boss's house actually does catch on fire someday.

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