Choosing a final resting place for your future needs or when a loved one dies is an essential step for many people who are making final arrangement plans. Out of the cemeteries in Dallas, TX, we are partial to the Lincoln Funeral Home & Memorial Parks location. This beautiful setting is a serene place that invites calming rest for your departed and those visiting.
Sometimes we don’t know enough about something to have much of an idea of where to begin. So, do you know what to ask when looking for a cemetery? Here are some things you may or may not have thought that can be helpful to know when you are making decisions around this topic.
In many cemeteries, there are more burial options than a simple plot in the ground for a coffin or funerary urn. Mausoleums and above-ground crypts are burial sites that are set within a building or structure that individually seals each complete set of casketed remains. Columbarium houses or walls are filled with compartmentalized niches that can hold cremated remains. This variety can be nice since you and your family can positively choose an interment that fits your beliefs and values.
Often, families or close relations are interested in having space next to or near each other when it comes time to lay one another to rest. The most verifiable way to ensure that the slots you want are available when you want them is to secure them as soon as possible. Burial sites can stay vacant for many years, so if you are unsure how soon they will be needed, that is not a problem. Some burial solutions or areas of the burial park may cost more or less than others.
Often, families or close relations are interested in having space next to or near each other when it comes time to lay one another to rest. The most verifiable way to ensure that the slots you want are available when you want them is to secure them as soon as possible. Burial sites can stay vacant for many years, so if you are unsure how soon they will be needed, that is not a problem. Some burial solutions or areas of the burial park may cost more or less than others.
It is standard practice for your cemetery to have a set of rules and regulations to govern the organization and day-to-day operations of the establishment. This helps lead to the calm and inviting environment of a sacred space such as a burial ground. Find out what is acceptable regarding grave décor, headstones, or name plaque markers. Be sure you are also comfortable with the security measures and availability of visiting hours.
Research points to strong correlations between having a permanent place of memorial for the dead and positive healing outcomes for their bereaved loved ones. In addition, it can be cathartic to have a place to return to as often as needed to feel close to your loved one, especially on difficult anniversaries or calendar dates. For this reason, choosing a place that you and other mourners can visit with relative ease can be an essential support to mourning families and friends.
Commemorating the life of your loved one before or after laying them to rest in one of the available cemeteries in Dallas, TX, is a beautiful way to support those who are grieving the loss. Funeral and memorial services are offered to honor deceased persons, but they mainly help surviving family and friends. In these events, we can reflect and remember what we have learned from this person and their life. These services can honor persons of any age appropriately.
Cremation services offer a legal and respectful way to care for deceased remains. It works as an alternative to casketing and traditional burial solutions. Cremated remains are produced by an incineration process that burns away all softer body tissues, resulting in a much smaller collection of dried, granular-sized bone particles. These are often called ‘ashes’ and can be buried, displayed in a decorative urn, or scattered in a peaceful setting.
As you make decisions regarding upcoming or future needs with cemeteries in Dallas, TX, you will find that working with a full-service funeral home like Lincoln Funeral Home & Memorial Parks can simplify your process. Working with a provider who can support you at each step of the death care process typically feels less overwhelming to clients. Know that all details are being handled by someone you can trust. See our warmly welcoming establishment at 8100 Fireside Dr, Dallas, TX 75217. Call (214) 398-8133 for assistance.
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Visit www.prepaidfunerals.texas.gov for information relating to the purchase of preneed funeral contracts including descriptions of the trust and insurance funding options available under state law.
Complaints concerning perpetual care cemeteries should be directed to: Texas Department of Banking, 2601 North Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78705; 1-877-276-5554 (toll free); www.dob.texas.gov