Burials are somber and not at all easy, whether you know the deceased well or not. When you are the nearest of kin, and you feel you didn't know the deceased all that well, the situation gets even harder. In this case, there are a few things you should know about.
Look for Friends and Family
You may need to be the one to locate the rest of the deceased's friends and family, let them know what happened, and invite them to the memorial service.
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Whether you're someone who enjoys gardening or is simply always in favor of giving, it's nice to put together plans to distribute seeds at your funeral. Funeral planning beforehand allows you to come up with a number of personalized ideas that your family members and staff at the funeral home can implement after your passing. Although funeral attendees don't typically attend funerals with the expectation of taking something away, you can expect that they'll appreciate the gift of plant seeds.
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Funerals for veterans customarily have a high degree of patriotism. If you have a family member who served the nation as a member of the armed forces and has recently passed away, you may be planning a veteran's funeral. There are many ways that you can approach this. Some people ask that other members of the military who will be attending do so in uniform, for example, while having a bugle player is also common.
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