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family-funeral & cremation honors veterans

5/24/2019

 
"Our flag does not fly because the wind moves it. It flies with the last breath of each soldier who died protecting it." -Unknown
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Those who have sacrificed their lives in the line of duty deserve prestigious honor. At Family-Funeral & Cremation, we pledge to dignify veterans while respecting the wishes of their loved ones. 

By providing discounted pricing and special touches for those who have made the ultimate sacrifice and their family members, we are dedicated to ensuring members of the armed forces receive the honorable funeral ceremony they earned by serving this country. We have fostered an extraordinary relationship with the Department of Veteran Affairs and offer many benefits and honors fit for service members' funerals. 

These benefits include:
  • a military funeral honors ceremony, which is conducted by two or more uniformed service members, with at least one member of the veteran’s branch of service. 
  • folding and presenting of a burial flag to the next of kin 
  • a headstone or cemetery marker at no cost 
  • the playing of the Taps 

Additionally, service members are entitled to a burial at a national veteran's cemetery or a monetary benefit towards burial at a private cemetery.

Family-Funeral & Cremation is proud to orchestrate many burial ceremonies at the Barrancas National Cemetery, which encompasses 94.9 beautiful acres within the Naval Air Station Pensacola. 

Burial at Barrancas National Cemetery is open to: 
  • all members of the armed forces who have met a minimum active duty service requirement and were discharged under conditions other than dishonorable
  • A Veteran's spouse, widow or widower, minor dependent children*, and under certain conditions, unmarried adult children with disabilities
  • Members of the reserve components of the armed forces who die while on active duty or who die while on training duty, or were eligible for retired pay
*Eligible spouses and children may be buried even if they predecease the Veteran

Our funeral staff is trained with a deep understanding of proper methods to create a dignified memorial service for members of the armed forces, and honor veterans based on traditions ingrained by their unique military branches.
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For more information on how we can assist you and your family, please call us anytime at (850) 466-5440.  

3 funeral etiquette tips

5/20/2019

 
When preparing for the funeral of a loved one and a friend, it is important to keep manners and decorum top of mind. While the occasion is meant to help you process your grief, behaving offensively may interrupt the process for others.  

To avoid stepping on any toes, it may be helpful to adhere to the following guidelines. 
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What to wear
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​Although the black is the symbolic color for mourning and the customary color for funerals, times have changed. It has become less taboo to venture into other color schemes. However, it is important to keep your outfit subdued, with minimal patterns and a neutral color palette. 
It's not the appropriate time to make a fashion statement, and it's certainly inappropriate to dress casually (i.e. baseball cap, tennis shoes). Your attire should reflect your feelings of sympathy, dignity and respect for the deceased and the bereaved. 
 
When in doubt? Go the traditional route and wear a simple black dress or suit.
What to say when you're at a loss for words. 

When speaking to close loved ones to the bereaved, you may feel pressure to say the exact right thing. Take this pressure off and focus on being sincere. When you overexert condolences, you may appear ingenuine and more insensitive than if you had not said a word. 
 
Instead, share a fond memory of the deceased and make it short and sweet. The more you say, the more room you make for mistakes, inadverdantly saying something that comes off as insensitive. 

Keep it simple! Stating something like, “My thoughts are with you,” or “I’m sorry for your loss,” shows your support without overdoing it. 
What to do with the children. 

If your child had a relationship with the deceased, and they have an interest in attending the funeral, there is no reason to believe they wouldn’t benefit from the closure that the service may offer. Make sure you prepare them for the experience by telling them what to expect, how to act, etc.
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This may be an ideal opportunity to teach your child about the cycle of life. If you're worried about your child's behavior, pick a seat near an exit for a quick escape to the nearest foyer.

For information on funeral planning, click here or call us anytime at (850) 466-5440. 

3 Reasons to choose cremation

5/15/2019

 
Family-Funeral & Cremation is proud to be Pensacola's premier affordable cremation service. Today, nearly 40% of individuals opt for cremation for themselves or their loved ones. We have compiled a list of three benefits for choosing cremation over traditional burial. 
1) Cremation is cost-effective
With today's average funeral costing upward of $10,000, it's no wonder cremations have risen in popularity. Because cremation eliminates the need for a casket or vault, a burial plot and embalming services, the total cost for funeral services is decreased. 

At Family-Funeral & Cremation, we offer transparent, up-front pricing for our cremation services at a fraction of the average cost. 
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2) Cremation offers endless possibilities for memorializing
In recent years, there has been an influx of unique options meant to memorialize those who have been cremated. Along with having cremated remains buried, scattered in a meaningful location or displayed at home in an heirloom urn, individuals can also opt to have their ashes planted as a memorial tree,  grown into a coral reef, locked into an hourglass, displayed as a firework show, mixed with paint to create a beautiful portrait, or even launched into space! 

3) Cremation is more environmentally-friendly 
Including saving land space, electing to be cremated can reduce your ecological footprint in other ways. First, there are less harmful chemicals, like formaldehyde, emitted into the environment from the embalming process. Cremation also saves trees by eliminating the need for wood used in caskets. 

To learn more about cremation options, contact Family-Funeral & Cremation at   (850) 466-5440. 

5 most popular funeral flowers and their meanings

5/10/2019

 
​In the wake of a death, it can be challenging to adequately encapsulate deep feelings of sympathy and sorrow in words. Sending flowers to the bereaved is a tried-and-true method of expressing love and support, but it is important to be aware of the messages that specific flowers symbolize. 
 
We’ve compiled a list of the five most popular funeral flowers and their meanings, so you can express the emotions that are hard to put into words. 
Carnation
​On May 12, 1907, Anna Jarvis, the founder of Mother’s Day, distributed 500 white carnations to the mothers at St. Andrew’s Church in Grafton, West Virginia in honor of her beloved, late mother, who favored carnations.

​“The white carnation is preferred because it may be thought to typify some of the virtues of motherhood,” Anna said. “Whiteness stands for purity; [the carnation's] lasting qualities: faithfulness; its fragrance: love; its wide field of growth: charity." 

Red carnations represent deep, profound love, while purple carnations symbolize spontaneity. 
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Hyacinth
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​Hyacinth, which is known for its sweet fragrance, is another popular choice for sympathy arrangements.

Due to stories in Greek mythology, purple hyacinth has come to symbolize deep sorrow and sincerity.

​Blue hyacinth represents deep and loyal friendship, while white hyacinth represents sincere prayers being sent. 

Daisy
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​According to Celtic legend, daisies were strewn across the Earth in the wake of an infant's passing in an act of God, who wanted to cheer the parents up. This is how daisies have come to represent innocence, purity and new beginnings. 

The meaning of the daisy depends on its species. For instance, the Michaelmas Daisy symbolizes a final goodbye, while the English Daisy symbolizes motherly love. 

Rose


​Aphrodite, the Greek Goddess of Love, was depicted with roses in her hair, which is partly how the flower came to symbolize deep and enduring love.

For funerals, black roses are popular, as they symbolize a final farewell.  Dark pink roses represent respect and gratitude, while light pink roses stand for admiration. White roses symbolize purity and innocence and yellow roses represent friendship. 
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Lily
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​The strongly aromatic lily has been alluded to in historical texts as a symbol of God's beauty. 

In particular, white lilies represent a soul being restored to innocence after death, while pink lilies symbolize purity and feminity. 

The peace lily plant is the most popular funeral plant because it is known for its ablity to live for an extended amount of time. 

lock in today's prices for your family's tomorrow

5/6/2019

 
In this day and age, planning a funeral has become quite costly. In fact, since 1986, the price of an average funeral has jumped a whopping 225%. With funeral prices rising exponentially each year, families can expect to spend nearly $10,000 to celebrate the life of their loved one.  

At Family-Funeral & Cremation, we work hard to ensure our funeral services are cost-effective, competitive and transparent. 

According to the National Funeral Directors Association, the funeral services offered by Family-Funeral & Cremation cost only a fraction of the 2017 national average.
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See our breakdown of the cost comparison below. 

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Unfortunately, many families overspend hundreds to thousands of dollars while funeral planning.  

After a loved one passes, many funeral details must be tended to within 24 hours. In the midst of grieving, families are forced to make emotionally charged, costly arrangements. 

At Family-Funeral & Cremation, we encourage individuals to pre-arrange their own funerals, locking in today’s prices tomorrow. 
 
By pre-arranging your funeral, you can eliminate the risk of your family making unnecessary purchases based in grief and ease the stress that comes with making on-the-spot decisions. 
 
Our pre-planning services can realistically reduce future out-of-pocket funeral expenses by at least 50-70%, with no interest payments as low as $25.00 per month. 

For more information on our pricing call us anytime at 850-466-5440. Read more about our pre-planning services here. 

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