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Listed below are some helpful
Funeral & Burial at Sea sites and articles.
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Religious
Funeral and Burial at Sea Customs
Sea
Services has collected a number of essays on different
religions' customs and views of ocean burial. Burial at
sea is never reversible, so an informed decision must be made.
If eternal
salvation in important to you, your choice must be based on
sound religious teachings. This site provides a start for
your research. |
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Beyond
Indigo
Beyond
Indigo offers a safe haven to those
who have lost a loved one, are anticipating the loss of
a loved one or who are facing their own death in the near
future. They offer comfort, support and
education about issues surrounding death at a time when people
are confused, apprehensive and dealing with shock and sorrow.
Special areas for teens and children make this site unique. |
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CareGuide
Dedicated
to helping people at every stage of the aging process, CareGuide
provides support, directories, forums. The site contains
volumes of information helpful to anyone facing the aging of a
loved one. |
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Historical
Burial at Sea Information
The
tradition of burial at sea is an ancient one. As far as anyone
knows this has been a practice as long as people have gone to
sea. Since World War II many service members, veterans,
and family members have chosen to be buried at sea. This site
looks at the Navy tradition. |
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National
Association for the Terminally Ill
The
National Association for the Terminally Ill differs from other
organizations in that its number one priority is for patient aid
rather than research.
About
one-third of American families dealing with an ailing family
member exhaust their life savings dealing with the illness. This
link provides information about this generous organization's
financial assistance. |
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Interview
With God
An
inspirational devotion in a beautiful slide show format.
It may not work with all computers and browsers, but is nice
enough to be worth the effort of trying. It's words can
change your life. If you can not view it on your system,
you can read the text of Interview
With God here. |
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AARP
- Funerals and Burial Cost:
Funerals and burials are among the most expensive purchases older
consumers make. The average cost of a traditional funeral is $4,600.
Flowers, obituary notices, acknowledgment cards, burial liners or
vaults, and special transportation can add an additional $1,000.
In-ground burial can add another $2,400 to total expenses.
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Financial
Planning Checklist for the Terminally Ill
It's
the devastating news no one is prepared for. You-or a loved one-learn you
are terminally ill. Go home and settle your affairs, says the
doctor.
The
following is a checklist of some of the financial issues that need to be
addressed with both the family and financial advisors. |
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Sea
Services in The New York Times
On
a cold March afternoon, The New York Times joins Sea Services on a journey
into the chilly Atlantic. Read about their trip. |
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Burial
Insurance Information
At
the ripe old age of 34, Craig Casey has been in financial services
and writing for 10 years, trying to avoid salesmanship and propaganda. Few
sites include drawbacks and problems of insurance, so we are providing
this link to a very
informative one that attempts to show the full story. |
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SeniorsSearch
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SeniorsSearch
SeniorsSearch
makes the Internet easier to navigate for older Web surfers who do not
want to deal with the irrelevant results common to Internet search
engines. SeniorsSearch
cuts to the chase and contains subjects relevant to the lifestyle of the
over 50 age group. |
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Hospice
Web - Hospice Care:
Hospice care is a choice you make to enhance life for a dying person. A person with a terminal disease may choose
to die at home with the support of family, friends, and caring professionals.
Hospice care emphasizes comfort measures and counseling to provide social, spiritual and physical support to the dying patient and his or her family. All
hospice care is under professional medical supervision. Over 90% of hospice care is provided in the patient's home.
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Hospice Web Info > |
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The
National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, Inc.
The
Academy provides a resource of information, education, networking and
assistance to those who must deal with the many specialized issues
involved with legal services to the elderly and disabled. A useful
link is provided to help find attorneys in your area specializing in elder
care.
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Navy
Jobs
The
informative United States Navy recruiting site describes the finest naval
forces the world has ever seen.
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Abby |
Dear
Abby on Scattering Cremated Remains
Attorney
Harvey I. Lapin writes to Dear Abby to clarify common
misconceptions. An interesting article that should be read by
anyone considering scattering, burying or dividing cremated remains.
Mr. Lapin is the attorney for the Cremation Association of North America.
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Navy Burial |
Navy
Members Burial Entitlement:
Retired Navy members
and their dependents are entitled to a burial at sea from the Navy. This
page offers information about obtaining this benefit.
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