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Special Ways to Remember a Loved One During the Holiday Season

The holidays can be a trying time for everyone, but especially for those that are mourning the death of a loved one. It would indicate that our memories of them and the traditions associated with h...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Friday, December 16, 2022

How Much Does A Cremation Cost?

The final cremation cost for a funeral and cremation can fluctuate significantly based on factors including the location of the event, the type of funeral home or cremation provider used, and the a...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Friday, November 25, 2022

Why Are Burial Vaults Required In Cemeteries?

When someone close to them dies, many people decide to have them rest in a cemetery. However, our experience at Wagg Funeral Home has shown that the vast majority of people do not realize they will...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Thursday, November 17, 2022

Building A Bucket List

Many people consider making a "bucket list" of their life goals. Your life's "bucket list" is a compilation of the many things you want to do, see, and achieve before it ends. Build A Bu...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

How Much Does A Funeral Cost?

Planning for a funeral ceremony might be tricky. The average funeral cost rises as various alternatives for the funeral ceremony, caskets, vaults, embalming, or burial plots grow. Furthermore, most...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Monday, October 17, 2022

What’s Included In An Affordable Cremation?

The cost savings over a conventional funeral and burial are a significant perk of using Wagg Funeral Home. Either the family does not have the means to pay for a more elaborate funeral, or the dece...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Monday, September 26, 2022

What Is Unconventional Grief?

At Wagg Funeral Home, we have found that grieving somebody. At the same time, they are still alive is a type of atypical grief that is frequently discussed yet is a genuine problem that the living ...
By Myles O'Riordan
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Wednesday, September 14, 2022

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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...