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Questions to Consider Before You Prepay

You may have considered preplanning, or even prepaying, for your funeral arrangements. Planning for your funeral, or the funeral of a loved one, in advance can help you make informed decisions. If you plan to prepay for your funeral expenses, the Federal Trade Commission suggests considering these issues before

22Aug

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Wetlands Reserve Program

In the spring of 2007, Saint Meinrad Archabbey converted about 375 acres of crop and pasture land into forest in cooperation with the Natural Resource Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, through its Wetlands Reserve Program. The program seeks to sustain wetlands, especially for the sake of

15Aug

Kindred Spirits

Excerpted from “Kindred Spirits,” written by Archabbot Justin DuVall, OSB Friends and guests who have taken part in the funeral of a monk at the abbey often walk away from the cemetery feeling at a loss for words. They have just peered down into an open grave where a plain poplar coffin marked with a

01Aug

Embalming Not Required

Most people are under the assumption that embalming is a state requirement. Most funeral homes will require embalming if you plan on a public viewing. But embalming is not legally required if burial or cremation occurs shortly after death, usually within 24 hours. According to the Federal Trade Commission’s

27Jun

What is a Funeral Home GPL?

If you decide to start preplanning for your funeral arrangements, know that you can contact more than one funeral home and request a GPL – General Price List – of the funeral home’s prices. The Federal Trade Commission’s Funeral Rule requires that certain items be listed on the GPL. According to the National

06Jun

No Casket Required

The cremation rate is rising across the United States. Currently, 41% of the nationwide population chooses cremation over traditional burial. What you may not realize is that you still have options when it comes to the cremation choice. Direct cremation is when your loved one is taken directly from the place of

23May

Casket Choices

The loss of a loved one brings a chaos of emotion. Not only are you mourning your loss you are trying to plan and prepare for a visitation, funeral or a life celebration. And there are more decisions to make than you may realize. The casket is one small part of the funeral, but it can be one of the biggest

03May

Burial Vault Not Required

If your family is choosing a traditional funeral with full casket burial, you will find yourself deciding whether to buy a burial vault or a grave liner. What is the difference? And is it required by law? You may be surprised that you have more options than you think. Burial vaults or grave liners are used for

11Apr

On-Time Delivery

I frequently have customers ask how quickly we can get a casket to the funeral home. We keep all of our caskets in stock so they are ready for immediate delivery. When we receive an order for a casket, we contact our shipping companies to find out who has the quickest transit time. We can deliver our caskets to

28Mar

Make Funeral Plans Wisely

The average person deals with death once every 10 years. Because of this, you may be unaware of the many options available when planning a funeral. Being informed about funeral options will help you be prepared for the inevitable. The Funeral Rule, passed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in 1994, allows you

Abbey Caskets’ Blog

Questions to Consider Before You Prepay

Saint Meinrad Archabbey Wetlands Reserve Program

Kindred Spirits

Embalming Not Required

What is a Funeral Home GPL?

No Casket Required

Casket Choices

Burial Vault Not Required

On-Time Delivery

Make Funeral Plans Wisely

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