Trinity Memorial Gardens

When you lose someone you love it’s hard just to cope with daily living tasks, let alone writing an obituary. As hard as it is to think about, writing, an obituary is a sentiment and high overview of your loved one’s life. There’s nothing quite as moving as a well-written obituary that captures the essence of someone’s life and honors them. Often an obituary is something that serves as a keepsake for generations to come to mark a life lost. So if you’re tasked with writing one how do you go about starting? Here are some tips, according to Better by TODAY .  Jot down the key facts first Even the most sensational obituaries should include key details about the person’s life and death. First, you’ll want to include the person’s name, birthplace, age, date of death, location and cause of death (optional). From there, Shain says you should go on to include other biographical staples such as “whether they got married, had kids, [details of] their careers and retirement.” You’ll also w...

Thinking about the end of your life can be an uncomfortable thought that you quickly push away to the back of your mind. However, putting a plan in place is actually a smart and caring thing to do. Take a look at how pre-arranging your funeral can not only benefit you but also your loved ones.  You Get to Choose How You Are Remembered  Pre-arranging your funeral gives you the ability to choose how you want to be remembered. You simply write your wishes down on a piece of paper so that your family knows exactly how you want your life to be celebrated and remembered. Did you have a long military career? Was there an organization that you were highly active in? When you pre-arrange your funeral, you get to choose what type of service you would like, as well as where you would like donations to go.  Easier on Loved Ones Will your loved ones be able to handle the responsibility of everything that is to come once you pass? There are many details that your loved ones will have t...

People often wonder: what is the right choice, burial or cremation? There’s no easy or right answer to this question, however, each ceremony has its own benefits that can fit the deceased’s needs. Death is one of the hardest things to come to terms with, especially if it’s someone close. That’s why it’s even more important to be able to say your goodbyes in the right setting and circumstances. Read below to learn the benefits of a traditional burial ceremony and cremation.  Burial and Cremation Benefits  Cremation all across the United States has risen in popularity by about 53%, compared to burial services at 45%. Many believe cremation to be less costly than a burial, however, that is only the case when it comes to cremation alone and not including a traditional viewing. Both have many benefits, but at the end of it all, the cost will remain similar between both. Overall, it should come down to what the deceased would have wanted.  Flexible Planning: Traditional burial...