A Short Guide to 5 Common Types of Funeral Services
When it comes time to plan a service, there are various types of memorials/gatherings to consider. To make sure that you successfully plan the right type of service for your situation, it’s best to enlist the help of an experienced funeral director. At Funeral Alternatives, our local funeral directors will…...
Our Marysville, WA Funeral Planners Can Help You Choose between these 6 Casket Options
When trying to choose a casket, you want an option that provides dignity, but also stays within your budget. At Funeral Alternatives, our local funeral planners can take your desires and budget into consideration, and then make recommendations accordingly. Here’s a look at six common casket options to choose from.…...
A Short Guide to Proper Funeral Etiquette
If it’s been a long time since you’ve been to a funeral, you might feel like you need a refresher on proper etiquette. While the mood of funerals can vary on a case-by-case basis, there are some factors to generally keep in mind. Here’s a look at some quick tips…...
What are the different types of urns to choose from?
Increasingly, cremation is being chosen over traditional burial. Cremation is particularly common in Washington state, which, at about 78%, has one of the highest cremation rates in the country. There are several reasons why more people are choosing cremation. For one, it generally costs about 50% less than burial. Also,…...
4 Basic Tips for Preparing a Eulogy
If you’re planning to give a funeral speech, you might feel anxious about your ability to write a strong eulogy and then recite it in an emotionally-charged environment. Feeling such anxiety is normal and to be expected, but you can help to mitigate it by putting significant effort into your…...
What services are provided by a funeral home in Marysville, WA?
When a family member or close friend passes away, the ensuing grief can make it quite difficult to complete tasks that need to be done. In such a situation, it’s important that you have a funeral director that you can rely on. At Funeral Alternatives, our local funeral home offers…...
Follow these Important Steps when Writing an Obituary
You might not regard yourself as a writer, but by following a standard formula, you can craft an obituary that strongly honors your family member or friend who has passed. Because people will look back on the obituary for years down the road, it’s worth putting in a concerted effort.…...
My loved one is grieving. How can I help them?
Grief can manifest in various ways. While some people find comfort in staying active and task-oriented, others have a hard time doing anything because they are so distraught. If you have a friend or family member who is struggling with grief, there are some ways that you can potentially help…...
5 Aspects of Funeral Planning that Your Funeral Director Will Help With
In the aftermath of a loved one’s passing, grief can be overwhelming. In such a situation, it’s important that the grieving process takes priority. By hiring an experienced funeral director to handle planning the service, you can devote more time to being with family and consoling one another as needed.…...
Cremation: Commonly Asked Questions
Washington’s cremation rate has continued to climb, and is now at about 80%. For an assortment of reasons, in our state cremation has become significantly more common than burial. On average, cremation costs around half the price of standard burial services. And cremation makes it easy for far-apart family members…...
