Benefits to Setting Aside Funds for a Funeral Expense Trust
Abbey Caskets has expanded its Funeral Expense Trust used for prefunding your caskets to also help you to set aside and…
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Regarding Cremation, Christian funerals and Burials
The Church’s teaching on funerals, cremation and burial is summarized in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. At number 2300 in…
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Create a Great Funeral Day
Yes, this is a real “holiday.” Observed on October 30th, this holiday was registered in 1999 as a day for people…
Reverence: The Image of God Respected
“The younger monks must respect their seniors, and the seniors must love their juniors.” —The Rule of St. Benedict, Ch. 63…
Dignity: The Image of God Acknowledged
“Care of the sick must rank above and before all else, so that they may truly be served as Christ …”…
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Questions to Consider Before You Prepay
You may have considered preplanning, or even prepaying, for your funeral arrangements. Planning for your funeral, or the funeral of a…
Kindred Spirits
Excerpted from “Kindred Spirits,” written by Archabbot Justin DuVall, OSB Friends and guests who have taken part in the funeral of…
Embalming Not Required
Most people are under the assumption that embalming is a state requirement. Most funeral homes will require embalming if you plan…
Burial Vault Not Required
If your family is choosing a traditional funeral with full casket burial, you will find yourself deciding whether to buy a…