When someone in your family passes away, there are many things that need to be attended to. First and foremost, if they haven’t planned their final expenses, then their funeral needs to be planned and paid for. This can be a burden for some families, as the average funeral can cost upwards of $10,000, and […]
Father’s Day is quickly approaching, and for those who have lost their dad’s, this holiday can be devastating and emotional. It’s completely normal to feel sad during this time, but you also may be wondering about ways you can honor him this year. Starting a yearly tradition to honor him can be not only comforting […]
It’s often hard to know what to say to someone who has just experienced the loss of a loved one. However, a grieving person will always be touched to know that people are thinking of them in their time of sorrow. A sympathy letter can be a great comfort and is the perfect way to […]
News about the death of a friend or loved one is something that each of us reacts to differently. We may spend days, weeks, or even months reliving the moments we had with them. Often, we are left full of questions. It seems unreal to think that we’ll never be able to add to those […]
The last thing that most people want to talk about, and much less plan, are their final expenses. With the average cost of funerals steadily increasing, it shouldn’t be left on the backburner or for loved ones to figure out when the time comes. Having a plan would not only help your family, but it […]
Arranging a funeral can leave the most capable and organized of us floundering. It’s one of those things that we never think about, hoping that, for many reasons, we won’t ever have to deal with. However, if you do ever find yourself in the position of having to deal with the funeral arrangements of a […]
Whether a cemetery is a separate space or tied to a church, the ground is sacred to someone. If you’re there for a graveside service, you know just how precious that plot of land is to you and your loved ones, and every other marker is an indicator of loss, pain and grief. Carefully monitor […]
The holiday season is an emotional time of year, with a strong focus on family and tradition. For people who have experienced a loss, it can be a difficult period to navigate. That’s especially true if it is the first holiday season without a loved one. Creating new holiday traditions can help with the grieving […]
Losing a loved one is a major struggle that everyone has to go through in life. It’s painful and difficult, especially if a holiday approaches as you overcome your grief. If you recently lost a loved one before this Thanksgiving season, we have some points you should remember to help you during an extremely difficult […]
As Veterans Day approaches, we wanted to share a list of the most popular monuments that memorialize our heroes. From all of us at Monuments of Victoria, Happy Veterans Day to all who have served, and thank you for your sacrifice! Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Washington D.C. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in […]
