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What Is a Double Funeral?

People have heard of double weddings, but a double funeral? Even though this idea may seem strange, double funerals are actually not that uncommon in certain situations. Directors of funeral homes ...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, December 19, 2022

Different Types of Services for Your Loved One

Just about everyone is familiar with funerals. Even if they have never attended one they are aware of what they are and what purpose they serve. However, there are several other types of services t...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, December 12, 2022

Granite Headstones 101

When choosing a headstone for your loved one’s grave, you will have many decisions to make. Other than the design and embellishments you wish to have, one major element to choose is what material t...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, December 5, 2022

Top 4 Most Unique Ideas for Cremains

If you have looked into cremation services in Lugoff, SC. you might have noticed all the unique and wild things you can do now with the cremains. While once it was customary to hold the cremains in...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, November 28, 2022

Writing to Your Loved One After They Have Passed

As directors of funeral homes in Lugoff, SC., we understand that one of the most difficult things about losing a loved one is no longer having that communication with them. For example, you loved y...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, November 21, 2022

25 Activities You Can Do Today to Help Your Grieving Friend

Watching someone you care about go through the process of mourning can be heartbreaking. As a friend you want to help and ease their pain but you may be unsure how you can help. Directors of cremat...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, November 14, 2022

Funeral Flowers vs Sympathy Flowers

Although funeral flowers and sympathy flowers may sound like very similar arrangements, they are actually quite different with each one having a unique purpose and etiquette when it comes to how an...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, November 7, 2022

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Creating a One-of-a-Kind Casket with a Casket Wrap

When making plans with funeral homes in Columbia, SC. for your loved one’s arrangements, one of the important decisions you will have is what type of casket to choose. Not only that but you will wa...

How Do Military Honors Work with Cremation?

You are probably familiar with the idea of a funeral with military honors. Even if you have never attended one in person, you have most likely seen on in a movie or show and can picture the honor g...

Funeral Service: Religious or Secular?

If you are talking to funeral homes in Ridgeway, SC. about your loved one’s arrangements, you may be wondering if you should have a religious or secular funerals service for them. If your loved one...

Dividing Your Loved One’s Cremains

When it comes to cremation services in Elgin, SC, many families may be divided on what to do with the cremains of their loved one. While some family members may wish to have them scattered in a pla...

Short Guide to Grave Markers: What You Need to Know

One decision you will need to make when finalizing arrangements with funeral homes in Elgin, SC. for your loved one is what type of grave marker you will want. While upright headstones are a very p...

How to Write a Meaningful Condolence Message

Hearing about a friend who has lost a loved one can break your heart. You want to help them and let them know they are not alone in this difficult time, but what do you say? You don’t want to say t...

Funeral Reception Invitation Tips and Examples

While planning receptions are normally joyous affairs, the tone is much different when it is a funeral reception.  Although these events can be solemn affairs, they provide many benefits to he...