Archive for March 2021

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced that it is providing assistance for funeral and cremation expenses to families whose loved one’s death may have been caused by, or was likely a result of Covid-19. Some eligibility rules apply. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral…

The work of a funeral director is unknown to many. The things that are done visibly to many people are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the responsibilities of a funeral director. Of course, people see funeral directors meeting with families, conducting funerals, ushering, parking cars, handing out service folders, etc. …

A casket, by definition, is a box or chest designed to hold a precious object. There is a difference between a coffin and a casket. A coffin is tapered at the shoulder with a removable lid. A casket is rectangular in shape and has a hinged lid. Coffins are used widely in Europe. Caskets are made of a variety of materials.…

There is a common misconception that the Veterans Administration will pay for the funeral of a veteran. This is only true if the individual dies while on active duty. There are burial benefits for veterans, however.  These benefits include burial space at any national cemetery, the opening and closing of the grave, and the marker.…