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-**Managing Funerals and Memorials** +=====Arrangements For The Remains=====
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-Despite being very close with my dad, he and I had never discussed details about what sort of funeral or burial he would have wanted; specifically, I didn’t know if he would have preferred a traditional burial, or to be cremated. It’s possible that he didn’t actually care either way, which could explain why the topic never came up, but regardless it became a personal decision that I had to make. +
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-Based on my personal knowledge of my dad, I decided to have him cremated and then spread some of his ashes in a place that was important to him. I also decided to hold a celebration of life for him with his closest friends and family, as that was what I believed he would have wanted. +
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 You will first need to make a decision on whether to bury or cremate your loved one’s remains. This can be a deeply personal decision if your parent’s wishes on this matter were not made clear previously. Sometimes this information could be included in a will or other legal document The hospital will generally ask for your choice and assist with arranging the next steps.  You will first need to make a decision on whether to bury or cremate your loved one’s remains. This can be a deeply personal decision if your parent’s wishes on this matter were not made clear previously. Sometimes this information could be included in a will or other legal document The hospital will generally ask for your choice and assist with arranging the next steps. 
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       * Be aware that spreading ashes in many public areas may be illegal. In general, it’s legal to scatter ashes on private property as long as you have the owner’s written consent. You can also scatter ashes at legally designated scattering areas such as a cemetery.       * Be aware that spreading ashes in many public areas may be illegal. In general, it’s legal to scatter ashes on private property as long as you have the owner’s written consent. You can also scatter ashes at legally designated scattering areas such as a cemetery.
  
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 **Traditional Funeral**: This typically centers around a physical burial and is meant to honor the deceased and follows a structured format, often including religious or cultural rituals, such as prayers, eulogies, and scripture readings. **Traditional Funeral**: This typically centers around a physical burial and is meant to honor the deceased and follows a structured format, often including religious or cultural rituals, such as prayers, eulogies, and scripture readings.
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 **Celebration of Life**: A celebration of life is a more festive and more relaxed event that focuses on honoring the life of the deceased by emphasizing positive memories. Activities may include sharing stories, playing music, displaying photos or videos, and engaging in activities that reflect the deceased’s interests. **Celebration of Life**: A celebration of life is a more festive and more relaxed event that focuses on honoring the life of the deceased by emphasizing positive memories. Activities may include sharing stories, playing music, displaying photos or videos, and engaging in activities that reflect the deceased’s interests.
  
-====Obituary==== +=====Obituary===== 
-It is common for families to choose to publish an obituary in local publications in order to notify the community, acquaintances, and extended family and friends about the death of an individual. It provides a formal announcement of the passing, ensuring that those who knew the deceased are made aware of their death. Obituaries include the deceased’s full name, followed by their date and place of birth and date and place of death. It is also common to list the surviving family members as well as any significant life achievements, hobbies, affiliations, and other notable personal details from your loved one’s life. Conclude with information about the funeral or memorial service, if desired, including date, time, and location.+It is common for families to choose to publish an obituary in local publications in order to notify the community, acquaintances, and extended family and friends about the death of an individual. It provides a formal announcement of the passing, ensuring that those who knew the deceased are made aware of their death.  
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 +Obituaries include the deceased’s full name, followed by their date and place of birth and date and place of death. It is also common to list the surviving family members as well as any significant life achievements, hobbies, affiliations, and other notable personal details from your loved one’s life. Conclude with information about the funeral or memorial service, if desired, including date, time, and location. 
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