Helpful Articles

I Own A Cemetery Plot In A Privately Owned Cemetery, Do I Have To Use Their Funeral Home?

At Wagg Funeral Home, we cater to a broad clientele, and many people ask us this question. If you own a cemetery plot in a privately-owned cemetery, you may be wondering if you are required to use ...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Monday, March 27, 2023

Differences Between Protestant And Catholic Funeral Customs

At Wagg Funeral Home, we see firsthand how funeral customs play a significant role in how different cultures and religions deal with death and honor the deceased. In Christianity, the two most prev...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Support Services Available After A Suicide

The aftermath of a suicide can be a devastating and traumatic experience for those left behind, and we at Wagg Funeral Home see this firsthand in our line of business. It can be challenging to know...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Thursday, February 23, 2023

Techniques For Handling Challenging Anniversaries After A Death

At Wagg Funeral Home, we help families plan and organize elegant, customized funeral services for departed loved ones. Although we have been in this business for a long time, we cannot get used to ...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Steps Involved In The Funeral And Final Disposition Planning Process

It takes time and effort to plan a funeral, and it's not always clear what to do first. You may be feeling a lot of pressure and despair if you recently lost a family member. You may have no idea h...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023

How Our Customers Can Improve Our Funeral Or Cremation Service Business With Feedback

Like any other industry, funeral homes benefit significantly from customer feedback. One may argue that a funeral home depends more than many others on this type of community involvement. A reputab...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Do You Still Have To Wear Black To A Funeral Or Memorial?

Choosing the incorrect outfit for a funeral may not seem like a big deal when a loved one has passed away, but it can be embarrassing if you choose the wrong one. What to wear at a funeral depends ...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Thursday, January 5, 2023

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Do I Have to Use a Burial Vault for Burial?

When planning a burial, many decisions need to be made, and one of the more common questions is whether or not to use a burial vault. This decision can impact both the cost and the logistics of a f...

Can I Have a Gathering/Visitation Without a Ceremony/Service?

In times of loss, grief can feel overwhelming, and navigating the process of saying goodbye can be challenging. Traditionally, gatherings and visitations have been accompanied by ceremonies or serv...

Visiting a Dying Loved One and Dealing with the Grief

Visiting a dying loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we face. It’s a time filled with emotional turbulence, as we grapple with the imminent loss and the grief that accompanies it. ...

Navigating the Digital Beyond: Preparing for Life After Death in the Digital Age

In today's interconnected world, our digital footprints outlive us, painting a vivid portrait of our lives through social media, emails, and online accounts. As we blend the digital realm into our ...

The Unyielding Pillar: Ethics in Funeral Service

In the tapestry of human existence, few professions carry the weight of solemnity and responsibility quite like that of funeral service. As the custodians of final farewells, funeral directors stan...

What to Do When a Loved One is Nearing the End of Their Life

Nearing the end of life brings changes for everyone involved. It's a time of reflection, a reminder of the nature of our existence, and an opportunity to strengthen the bonds that define our humani...

6 Ways To Personalize Your Loved One's Gravesite

For many, a gravesite serves as a physical place to visit and connect with a loved one who has passed away. While traditional headstones allow for basic engravings of names and dates, we at Wagg Fu...