Your No-Nonsense, Money-Saving Guide to Planning for the Inevitable
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Break On Through To the Other Side: Slip Sliding Into the Ground Isn't a Bad Idea Either
A lot of people like the idea of returning to dust,
as they say in the Bible. Even more people like the idea of becoming
one with the earth, nourishing it. I have a friend who wants to be
buried beneath an apple tree on her farm so future generations can have a
bite of her each summer. There's a joke there, I'm just not sure where.
Did You Know...
While preplanning is wise,
especially with something that can be as costly as a traditional funeral,
prepayment is fraught with traps for the unwary.
Some preneed plans will not
reimburse your money in full if you change your mind.
Some preneed plans are only required to
provide like services for those contracted.
Every state has different
guidelines. Do your research and check with the Better Business Bureau.
You too can be buried beside your best friend. The graves of flamboyant and generous businessman Sam G. Jones and his beloved Ocracoke pony Ikey D, Springer's Point, Ocracoke Island, NC. Photo courtesy of Images by Ruth www.islandpath.com
Notes & Updates
Good news for Virginia veterans who want to be
buried in a state-run veteran cemetery. A new Virginia law says that
burial vaults (which can run in the thousands of dollars) will be provided at
cost to eligible veterans and their family members.
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here is not an endorsement. There are some "goods and services" sites
with whom I have had positive interaction and these sites are
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Returning to the sea can be tranquil, memorable, respectful and
affordable. This eco friendly Atlantic Sea Burial Shroud with
hand-poured ballast weights is used on a customized full body sea
tribute burial cruises held year round.
