FUNERAL & CREMATION PLANNING

Ideas & Resources

Death is among the more difficult things we deal with in life. Dignity Memorial is here to help.

We offer guidance about planning in advance, what to do when death is near and how to show your support.


Prepaid funeral, cremation & cemetery plans

The greatest gift you can give loved ones is planning and funding your final arrangements in advance, whatever they may be.


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Advice & Resources

Cremation

Families choose cremation for its simplicity and flexibility. The memorial service, final resting place and even keepsake jewelry can all be customized to suit unique needs.


How to plan a cremation memorial

Cremation keepsakes and jewelry

What to do with a loved one's ashes

Get the free Guide for Families Choosing Cremation


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Cemetery property

Cemetery memorials leave lasting legacies and are peaceful places of remembrance for generations.


Veterans burial benefits

Grave markers and more

Choose the right cemetery property


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Advice & Resources

Celebrations of life

A celebration of life should be as unique as the person it honors. Create an unforgettable tribute based on what makes you or your loved one special.


Imagine funeral planning differently

100 best celebration of life quotes

Send ashes into space


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FEMA Funeral Assistance

The FEMA Funeral Assistance Program is offering up to $9,000 for funeral expenses related to COVID-19. Find out if you qualify for reimbursement.



Advice & Resources

Traditional funerals

Based on time-honored customs, traditional funerals offer the comfort of rituals passed down through generations. Whether solemn or uplifting, they are often more formal affairs.


How to personalize a Jewish funeral

Choose the right funeral flowers

Hispanic funeral traditions


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Preparing for death

Arrangement conference checklist

Funeral poems and readings


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Advice & Resources

How to show support

There are all kinds of ways to show that you care. But what’s the best way to convey your sincere sympathy? Let us help you find the right words and actions.


What to say when someone dies

What to write in a sympathy card

Comforting those who grieve


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Advice & Resources

Grief library

Losing a loved one is among the hardest things many of us will ever face. Dealing with death is difficult, and grief can sometimes be overwhelming.

Still have questions?

Your Dignity Memorial provider can guide you through every step.