Abbey Caskets Blog
- 2-15-2012
Half-Couch Casket vs. Full-Couch Casket
Funeral practices vary throughout the United States. One of the differences is the full-couch casket and the half-couch casket. Locally, in southern Indiana, most funerals have the half-couch viewing. This is where the head end of the casket opens for viewing leaving the bottom half covered. In other parts of the country people prefer a Continue Reading
- 2-1-2012
Understanding Probate

While just about every adult has heard of probate, many have no clear idea of exactly what it is and why steps should be taken to ease or avoid it. A simple explanation: When you die, you leave behind your estate, which consists of your assets (all of your money, property, belongings, etc.) and all Continue Reading
- 1-5-2012
Let's talk about death.

“I know this is gross...” “I know this is morbid...” “If I die...” One thing that all people have in common is the fact that someday we will die. It’s a part of living. From the moment we are born, we are dying. And yet it is one of the most difficult conversations to start Continue Reading
- 12-15-2011
Ways to Cope with Holiday Grief

The Holiday season can be an emotional and stressful time, especially after the loss of a loved one. Here are six ways to make your season a little easier. Spend time with people who restore your spirits. Your family and friends understand that you are hurting this holiday season. Surround yourself with people who love Continue Reading
- 12-1-2011
The Holidays After Losing a Loved One

The Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are usually a joyful season, a time for traditional family gatherings that become a source of countless treasured memories for years to come. Ironically, that’s also what can make the holidays so difficult after the loss of loved one. When lingering grief meets the feelings of happiness that are often Continue Reading
