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Snapchat filters for funerals? Yes, that's really a thing

Snapchat filters for funerals? Yes, that's really a thing
Aaron Robinson/CNET BY ALFRED NG for CNET, SEPTEMBER 22, 2017 Snapchat geofilters are normally for birthdays and weddings. But people are making them for funerals, too. A somber mood enveloped Stephenie Buchanan's family after her brother Tarrence's funeral. Following the service in May, family and friends gathered in a hall to celebrate ...
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Family-owned Allnutt Funeral Service sells after more than a century of operations in northern Colorado

Family-owned Allnutt Funeral Service sells after more than a century of operations in northern Colorado
One of Greeley's oldest and longest family-run businesses has changed hands. The 132-year-old Allnutt Funeral Services is now a part of the Dignity Memorial network of funeral homes and cemeteries, operated by Houston-based Service Corporation International. "We're excited for a new opportunity," Allnutt President Rick Allnutt said. "It's a great ...
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What to do When Someone Dies

What to do When Someone Dies
To a lot of people, death seems scary. The vast majority of Americans (around 80%) die in hospitals and nursing homes rather than at home, in part because it seems easier to leave death in the hands of medical professionals than to handle the end-of-life process ourselves. In reality, a ...
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End-Of-Life Advice: More Than 500,000 Chat On Medicare’s Dime

End-Of-Life Advice: More Than 500,000 Chat On Medicare’s Dime
By JoNel Aleccia August 14, 2017 for Kaiser Health News The 90-year-old woman in the San Diego-area nursing home was quite clear, said Dr. Karl Steinberg. She didn’t want aggressive measures to prolong her life. If her heart stopped, she didn’t want CPR. But when Steinberg, a palliative care physician, relayed those ...
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Consumer Guide to Understanding Final Expense Insurance

Consumer Guide to Understanding Final Expense Insurance
Final expense insurance is one of several options for preplanning and paying for a funeral or memorial. Though there is a lot of information on the internet about final expense insurance, it can still seem overwhelming and confusing. If you’re wondering if it’s a good option for you, we’ve asked ...
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Which Flowers Are Best?

Which Flowers Are Best?
Sending flowers as a sentiment of sympathy is a tradition that dates back many years. Whether a loved one passes away, an old friend becomes ill, or a coworker experiences a loss, sending flowers to express your sympathy may feel like the ‘right’ thing to do. But what do you ...
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Man's Grave Occupied By Stranger; Offered $15 Refund

Man's Grave Occupied By Stranger; Offered $15 Refund
By Chris Chmura, Joe Rojas and Christine Roher for NBC Bay Area John Wilson, 74, plans to be buried in Benicia's city cemetery, beside his parents. “My dad said, ‘It’s got a really nice view of the Bay.’”   James and Madge Wilson bought two plots back in 1955. They’re buried together in plot 36a., ...
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Why Pre-Plan Your Funeral?

Why Pre-Plan Your Funeral?
There are many benefits to planning ahead for our major life milestones. We plan weddings to celebrate love, baby showers to celebrate new life, birthday parties to acknowledge how we’ve grown, and even anniversaries to recognize continued achievements. However, there’s one life event that many people don’t even like to ...
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Hulmeville Funeral Director Stole $297,000 for Pre-Arrangements

Hulmeville Funeral Director Stole $297,000 for Pre-Arrangements
HULMEVILLE, Pa. (AP) — A Pennsylvania funeral director has been charged with stealing nearly $297,000 from 54 people who paid for prearranged funerals since 1999. Bucks County authorities say those thefts came to light after 52-year-old David Faust was arrested in April on charges he forged seven death certificates and fraudulently ...
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NFDA Consumer Survey: Funeral Planning Not a Priority for Americans

NFDA Consumer Survey: Funeral Planning Not a Priority for Americans
The National Funeral Directors Association’s 2017 Consumer Awareness and Preferences Study Reveals Inconsistency in Funeral Planning Practices For the fifth consecutive year, the National Funeral Directors Association’s (NFDA) annual Consumer Awareness and Preferences Study indicates that consumers acknowledge the importance of preplanning their own funeral, but fail to do so in practice. This ...
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