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Learning About Crafting A Beautiful Funeral Speech

Hello, I'm Becca Zainas. I will explore ways to create heartwarming speeches for funerals. The speech gives people a way to remember their loved one in a respectful way. During the speech, many people reflect on the different ways that person played a role in their life. The speech may include an overview of that person's life, good deeds or beliefs. Furthermore, the speech often includes funny memories that help relax funeral attendees. Please come by my site on a regular basis to learn how to craft a beautiful speech and present it to the room. You will also learn about the ways each aspect of the speech affects listeners. I hope to see you again soon. Thanks for visiting.

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How To Refrain From Spending Too Much On A Funeral

22 January 2015
 Categories: Relationships & Family, Blog

While you want to make sure that you are giving your loved one a special send-off, you might not want to bury yourself deep in debt doing so. Therefore, it might be a good idea to take a moment to reflect on the following tips for saving money when planning a funeral.

Skip The Limo Rides

It might be nice to ride in style, but there is no actual reason to hire a limo or several limos to transport the family from the funeral home to the burial site. To save yourself a good bit of money, you can simply drive in your own personal vehicles. If you are afraid that some people will be too overcome with emotion that they will not be able to focus on driving, you can always ask friends to drive the vehicles for all of you.

Buy An Affordable Casket

You do not want to find yourself feeling pressured into purchasing a super expensive casket, that really will not do anything different than the cheaper, more affordable, caskets will do. With all of the wonderful craftsmanship out there, even the better priced caskets can still be very nice.

Cut Back On The Days For Viewing

While it is important to give yourself and your family time for a viewing, it does not have to go on for several days. As long as most of the main family and friends live within driving distance, there is no reason to have a viewing that lasts longer than a full day. Remember, you are paying for every day you have your loved one set up for viewing.

Don't Buy Your Loved One A New Outfit

This might seem like something that is not that big of a deal, but purchasing a new outfit can cost a lot of money, especially if you are looking at new suits. Make sure to take a moment to look through your loved one's closest to find something suitable for him or her to wear. You might even find an outfit that was a favorite of his or hers. If there is absolutely nothing suitable in the closest, try shopping at a thrift shop for a new outfit.

With these tips in mind, you should have no trouble saving yourself from spending too much money on the cost of the funeral. The money saved can go towards bills that were left or the raising of any minor children that are still with you. You can also work with a company such as Fluehr Funeral Home to arrange a cost-effective service.