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What should be Included in Cremation Planning
While many people are familiar with traditional funeral planning, they may be unaware as to what constitutes good cremation planning. With the number of families choosing cremation on the rise, it makes sense to know what to expect when you are considering cremation services Independence, MO option for yourself or for a loved one. When,…
Read MoreNew Developments in Veterans Cremation: Some National Cemeteries now Accepting only cremains
The National Cemetery Administration is overseen by the Department of Veteran’s Affairs. This agency is responsible for maintaining more than 130 national gravesites in 39 different states as well as the territory of Puerto Rico. While these gravesites have typically received only intact remains, many of them are now expanding to include cremated remains. In…
Read MoreChoosing cremation urns to honor your loved ones
When you lose a loved one, there are many decisions to be made quickly and definitively. Understanding your options for choosing cremation urns may help make the process a little easier at funeral homes Independence, MO. The first consideration is whether the urn will be displayed, buried, or used temporarily to transport the cremains for…
Read MoreCremation Services May Help Further Medical Research
Families that experience the loss of philanthropically minded loved ones may want to consider using whole-body donation and cremation services Independence, MO. These services offer an opportunity to honor the person’s memory, help others and reduce end-of-life associated costs. For those not familiar with it, whole-body donation is a program that is designed to assist…
Read MoreCremation Jewelry
Memorializing Your Loved One with Jewelry Who says you have to scatter the cremated ashes of your loved one, or store them in a traditional urn? As cremation becomes increasingly popular in the United States, businesses have found creative ways to help you memorialize your loved one – including jewelry! A number of jewelry businesses…
Read MoreThe Advantages of Cremation In Remembering A Loved One
The advantages of cremation in remembering a loved one Deciding how a loved one should best be honored can be difficult for those family members left behind. Cremation offers several advantages that may help better celebrate the deceased person’s life than traditional burial methods. Many families appreciate that cremation is a clean process that has…
Read MorePlanning A Stress Free Funeral
Planning a stress-free funeral Losing a loved one is a life-changing event. Even if it comes at the end of a long, painful illness, the hurt and sense of loss that accompanies their passing almost always comes as a shock to those surviving. To compound the issue, a funeral often has to be fully planned…
Read MoreFuneral Homes Independence MO
Finding Funeral Homes, Independence, MO For families considering funeral homes in Independence, MO, there are many options. But for families looking for an alternative to the traditional funeral homes in Independence, MO, Heartland Cremation & Burial Society may be best option. Today, the price of a funeral in Independence, MO has more than doubled over…
Read MoreKansas City Cremation
For more and more families in Kansas City, cremation is an ever growing choice for family’s loved ones. But how do families choose which funeral home or cremation services is right for them? We believe several factors should be considered when making that important choice. To learn more about Heartland Cremation & Burial Society’s simple,…
Read MoreGeneral Price List
The General Price List The General PriceList (GPL) is the key stone of the Funeral Rule. It must contain identifying information (see page 6), itemized prices for the various goods and services that you sell (see pages 9-13), and other important disclosures (see pages 6-9). The GPL enables consumers to comparison shop and to purchase,…
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