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We have put together a list of frequently asked questions by our customers. If you do not see the answer you need please fill out our customer support form for assistance.
Why should I make arrangements in advance?
Death-something we do not have the power to control or change. However, the emotional stress that is tied to the loss of a loved one can be minimized by planning ahead and utilizing your options for pre-need memorialization. Pre-need memorialization offers you the opportunity to openly discuss your wishes with your loved ones. Together you can make an informed decision that will be meaningful to you and your family. You will benefit by knowing that your family and friends will not have to worry about the financial burden of making the arrangements at the difficult time of death. Advance planning is also beneficial because it allows you to purchase at today's prices. Your cemetery or funeral provider can help you with your pre-planning needs. Be sure to check contracts to see if the prices are guaranteed.
What are my burial options?
Today there are several options available besides ground burial, such as interment in lawn crypts or entombment in mausoleums. Cremated remains may be placed in columbarium niches, urn spaces or may be scattered.
What are my memorial options?
Monuments are the most commonly seen memorials and can come in many different shapes and sizes.
Slants/bevels/flush markers are usually smaller then monuments and come in either single or companion sizes.
Bronze memorials are usually flush to the ground and come in a variety of styles and sizes.
Community and private mausoleums are one of the oldest forms of burial known to man dating back to 353 BC. Queen Artmisia erected a large temple-like structure for the final resting-place of her late husband, King Mausolus. The word mausoleum is derived from his name. Today, King Mausolus' mausoleum is regarded as the fifth of the Seven Wonders of the World.
What is the importance of having a memorial?
Memorials are for the living. They provide a permanent place for those left behind to connect emotionally and spiritually with their loss. They provide an opportunity to honor and pay tribute to a person and make a statement about the impact the person has had on his or her family, community or even the world.
Why select a personalized memorial?
The selection of a personalized, permanent memorial allows those who have lost a loved one express their feelings in an intimate and loving way. Memorialists can permanently record some of the most intricate and personal detail imaginable through modern techniques such as diamond etching, technolase, which uses the sandblasting technique to create an intricate and highly detailed carving of scenery or personal portraits and photoportraiture, which permits actual photographs of loved ones to be reproduced in the granite.
Why granite?
Granite is a popular choice for any stone memorial because of its beauty, durability, strength and carving characteristics. People want choice, meaningful colors, service and quality when selecting a memorial for a loved one.
What is entombment?
Entombment is the internment of human remains in a tomb or mausoleum. Either a casket or a cremation urn can be placed in a crypt or niche, which is individual compartment within a mausoleum or columbarium and then sealed.
Does mausoleum burial have any advantages?
Yes. Mausoleum burial is an affordable and practical alternative for people who have distaste for being buried underground. The casket is placed in a clean and dry crypt within the mausoleum, which protects the remains from water and the elements of the earth. Mausoleum entombment is comparable to interment in a lot with an upright monument. In addition, mausoleums provide cemeteries with a way to maximize their limited amount of space by being able to accommodate several entombments.
What are the different types of crypts?
Crypts vary in size, however common crypt sizes are either single or double. A single crypt is designed for one entombment, whereas there are three different styles of double crypts: tandem, companion and westminister. Tandem crypts allow two entombments placed lengthwise in a crypt; companion crypts allow two entombments placed side by side; and westminister crypts allow one entombment to be below floor level with the second entombment placed above. Depending on the location and style of the crypt, prices vary with the upper level crypts being less expensive than those at eye-level. Lower level crypts are referred to as the Prayer-level and the different levels above in order are referred to as Heart-level, Eye-level and Upper-levels.
If I want to be cremated, what things should I consider before choosing to have my remains scattered?
You will want to discuss your wishes with your loved ones who will be responsible for the scattering. The act of pouring the mortal remains into the sea or onto the ground may be difficult for some people to accept.
The scattering of cremated remains in an undesignated or public place poses a potential difficulty for survivors because of the uncertainty and no guarantee that the area will be accessible in years to come. By choosing to have your remains interred or scattered at a cemetery, your loved ones are ensured that they will have a place to go to remember you.
If you do choose to have your cremated remains scattered somewhere that isn't a cemetery, you may want to consider having some type of a memorial in a cemetery for your loved ones to visit. The placement of a memorial in a cemetery also ensures that it will be well maintained and preserved.
Why You Should Purchase From A MBNA Retail Firm
As part of their membership, MBNA member companies subscribe to a statement of policy, The Code of Good Practice, that promotes fair and honest business practices that, in turn, serve and protect the consumer. MBNA monitors its members to assure the highest of ethical standards. MBNA considers the welfare of the consumer of such importance that it supports a Consumer Advocacy Program to protect the consumer from unethical and often unscrupulous activities which may be encountered in some segments of the death care industry.
When you purchase a monument/memorial from an MBNA member, you are assured of ethical, honest business practices from someone who is committed to his industry and art. The majority of members are multi-generational memorialists who have learned the exact art of stone carving from their fathers and grandfathers. Although technology has advanced the industry into a new phase through the use of computers, computer-assisted design, computer etching, diamond tools, and more, the final result is an exceptional, eternal monument carved in stone to last for generations to come. Remember, always look for the MBNA name and logo,
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