How to Select Who Should Speak at a Funeral

How to Select Who Should Speak at a Funeral

After a loved one passes away, there are a myriad of decisions that need to be made in the midst of your grief.  One decision is deciding whom who want to speak at your loved one’s funeral or memorial service. Who Should Perform the Eulogy A eulogy is a speech...
Is Entertainment Appropriate at a Funeral

Is Entertainment Appropriate at a Funeral

Including entertainment in some form is becoming more and more common as we move away from the traditional style of funerals.  Families are moving towards a memorial service or celebration of life, which tend to be more informal.  Today, many families decide to...
How to Select an Executor for Your Will or a Trustee for Your Trust

How to Select an Executor for Your Will or a Trustee for Your Trust

When you write up your will you need to choose individuals for a few positions: executor, guardian (if you have minor children), and trustee (if you have a revocable or irrevocable trust). Your executor is responsible for making sure that your assets are protected and...
What are the Elements of a Funeral

What are the Elements of a Funeral

A funeral provides the opportunity for friends and family to gather together, and remember the life of a loved one who has passed away.  It provides a sense of closure as well as the opportunity to honor your loved one and just what they meant to your life and to the...