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You may think that after you die, you can rest easy because you are no longer involved with the living world. In reality, your death and subsequent funeral still affects the people around you.

In addition, you may want your arrangements and assets to be taken care of in a certain way.

People visit the graves of their loved ones for a variety of reasons: Some go because they feel more connected. They sit in silence or talk as if the deceased were there listening to them. Others go to remember their loved ones on important dates.

Most bereavement experts agree that visiting the gravesite can be a great comfort to kids and a good time for parents to address unanswered questions. Any age is appropriate if a child is willing to go and doesn’t seem fearful or anxious. Dr. Alan Wolfelt, a noted grief counselor, has said, “Anyone old enough to love is old enough to grieve.”

A cemetery is a peaceful place for families to grieve and visit their loved ones. Some travel hours or days just to pay their respects to friends and family that were often lost too soon. When visiting a final resting place, it’s important to be respectful to both the living and the dead.

After laying your loved one to rest, you may wonder how to keep his or her grave in pristine condition. Headstone maintenance is an important responsibility. Some cemeteries and funeral providers may claim that they are not responsible for headstone purchases elsewhere, but cleaning a headstone is not as difficult as it might seem.