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What to Know About Oversized Urn

When making arrangements for cremation services in Ridgeway, SC. an important element is selecting the urn. Many people may be surprised to learn that these special containers are available in vari...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, October 24, 2022

Funeral Etiquette: What You Need to Know

As directors of funeral homes in Ridgeway, SC, we frequently get asked questions about funeral etiquette. Everything from what to wear to is it ever okay to skip a funeral, we have heard it all. Li...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, October 17, 2022

Understanding Cremation Terminology

If you are looking into cremation services in Elgin, SC., you may come across many terms you are not familiar with. Not understanding some of these terms can make the process of choosing cremation ...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, October 10, 2022

5 Tips to Creating a Meaningful Funeral Service

Your loved one was a unique individual, just as their funeral service should be. However, knowing how to plan a service with personal touches can be challenging as you have probably not had to plan...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, October 3, 2022

Releasing Ashes: What You Need to Know

Cremation services in Camden, SC. are rising in popularity each year. While once they were not chosen very often, now they are just as popular as ground burials. One reason many families as well as...
By Powers Funeral Home
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Monday, September 26, 2022

What to Expect at a Military Funeral

Many people may fear going to a military funeral for several different reasons. One may be that they have an actual fear of things such as death and caskets. Others may be nervous about seeing dist...
By Powers Funeral Home
In Blogs
Monday, September 19, 2022

Alternatives to Sending Sympathy Flowers

Flowers have always played a big role when it comes to funerals and cremation services in Lugoff, SC. Not only are they used throughout the funeral as décor, but the grieving family also often rece...
By Powers Funeral Home
In Blogs
Monday, September 12, 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...