Planning
What to Expect During Your First Funeral Home Visit
A complete guide to preparing for and navigating your initial meeting with a funeral director. Know what questions to ask and what documents to bring.
Jan 11, 2025
8 min read
Planning
How to Write a Meaningful Obituary: Tips and Examples
Step-by-step guide to writing an obituary that honors your loved one. Includes templates, examples, and tips for capturing their life story.
Dec 24, 2024
10 min read
Planning
Creating a Funeral Planning Checklist
Comprehensive checklist for planning a funeral, from immediate steps after death to post-service tasks.
Nov 24, 2024
14 min read
Planning
Understanding Embalming: Process, Costs & Alternatives
Learn what embalming involves, when it is required, typical costs in Tennessee, and alternatives like refrigeration for families who prefer not to embalm.
Nov 17, 2024
10 min read
Planning
Funeral Reception Planning: Food, Venue & Etiquette
How to plan a meaningful funeral reception or repast. Tips on venues, catering, and creating a comfortable gathering for mourners.
Nov 1, 2024
10 min read
Planning
Transporting Remains Across State Lines: What You Need to Know
Guide to transporting a body or cremated remains between states. Legal requirements, costs, and working with funeral homes for out-of-state transfers.
Oct 29, 2024
11 min read
Planning
Home Funerals in Tennessee: Legal Requirements & How-To
Complete guide to conducting a home funeral in Tennessee. Legal requirements, preparation steps, and resources for families.
Oct 1, 2024
14 min read
Planning
Funeral Music: Choosing Songs That Honor Your Loved One
Guide to selecting funeral music including hymns, contemporary songs, and instrumental pieces. Popular choices and etiquette.
Sep 24, 2024
8 min read
Planning
Writing and Delivering a Eulogy: Complete Guide
Step-by-step guide to writing a heartfelt eulogy, tips for public speaking, and examples to inspire your tribute.
Sep 21, 2024
12 min read
Planning
Funeral Programs: Design Ideas and What to Include
How to create a meaningful funeral program including essential elements, design tips, and printing options.
Sep 19, 2024
8 min read
Planning
What Happens When Someone Dies at Home?
Step-by-step guide to what to do when a death occurs at home, including who to call and immediate next steps.
Aug 29, 2024
9 min read
Planning
What Happens When Someone Dies in a Hospital?
Understanding the process when a loved one dies in a hospital, including paperwork, organ donation, and next steps.
Aug 27, 2024
8 min read
Planning
Hospice and End-of-Life Care in Chattanooga
Guide to hospice services in the Chattanooga area, what to expect, and how hospice works with funeral planning.
Aug 24, 2024
11 min read
Planning
Organ and Tissue Donation: What Families Should Know
Information about organ and tissue donation, how it affects funeral planning, and registering as a donor in Tennessee.
Aug 21, 2024
9 min read
Planning
Body Donation to Science: Process and Considerations
Complete guide to donating your body to medical science, including programs in Tennessee and what families should know.
Aug 19, 2024
10 min read
Planning
Autopsy: When Its Required and What to Expect
Understanding when autopsies are required, the process, costs, and how it affects funeral timing and planning.
Aug 17, 2024
8 min read
Planning
Death Certificates in Tennessee: How to Obtain Copies
Step-by-step guide to obtaining death certificates in Tennessee, including costs, processing times, and how many you need.
Aug 14, 2024
7 min read
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