If you are Eastern Orthodox, your faith community and church will take care of a lot of the funeral process for you if you lose a loved one. However, you may still need the help of a funeral home. Here’s what a funeral home can do:
1. Prepare the Body
Traditionally, many people who are Eastern Orthodox prefer to do some of the preparation of the body on their own. This includes washing and dressing the deceased and may include anointing the deceased with oil.…
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Polished granite headstones look majestic and are very strong, but that doesn’t mean they don’t require cleaning from time to time. Care must be taken when cleaning a granite headstone, as using the wrong tools such as metallic brushes or strong chemical cleaners can result in scratching and staining. Below is a step by step guide to cleaning a polished granite headstone.
Check for Existing Damage
The first step you should take is to check the headstone for any damage such as flaking, erosion or cracks.…
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If you are planning a funeral for a loved one who always wore makeup, you may want to provide the funeral director with some of your loved one’s makeup. Before doing that, however, you may want to understand a bit more about the process. Here’s what you need to know:
1. Funeral directors have makeup on hand.
Funeral directors use makeup on all of their deceased clients, regardless of whether or not they wore makeup during their lives.…
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