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Being blind or visually impaired can affect every aspect of life, including the mourning period and visiting a loved one's grave. We explain braille headstones and why you might want to consider them for a more accessible gravesite.

Death is a fact that we all face at one point in life. Although burial traditions have changed tremendously since ancient times, many of the methods we used back then are still used today. Above-ground interment has been a common method of burial for millennia, particularly among royalty, nobility, and members of the elite. Westminster Abbey, the Great Pyramids, and even the Tomb of Christ are all notable examples of interment structures that have stood the test of time.

Any man or woman who honorably serves this nation is entitled to a flag-draped coffin or urn. At no cost to the family of the deceased, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs presents every veteran with a burial flag to commemorate the dedication and sacrifice it takes to defend freedom. The American flag is very meaningful to veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces, and each flag is given as a keepsake to the next of kin.

Many of the freedoms we enjoy today descend from the sacrifices of the men and women in the United States Armed Forces. When a veteran passes away, the service is treated with utmost respect. Military veterans also qualify for an array of benefits that range from monetary to educational assistance.

Death may be a fact of life, but loss is still very painful to those of us left behind. Pets have a funny way of brightening our moods no matter how difficult the day has been. When a pet gets older or sick from an illness, the anticipation of loss is not something we welcome with open arms. However, emotional preparation and planning may make the process of grief more endurable for you and your family, especially if you have young children.

Pets may only live a short time, but all those years they share with us or our families are filled with joy and the simple pleasures of life. When that time comes to say farewell to your cherished companion, Legacy Headstones knows how you can commemorate your pet for years to come. Finding the perfect pet grave marker is no small task, but we have plenty of tips and suggestions to help make the process easier and less painful overall.

Funerals and memorial services are often reserved for human friends and members of the family, but we’ve seen pet memorials rise in popularity with no signs of slowing down. The loss of a pet can be just as painful as losing a human member of the family, especially for people that view their pets as children. You can commemorate the special bond that you and your pet shared by hosting a memorial service.

Whether driving across the country or just into town for a few essentials, you have probably seen homemade shrines placed at random points along the road. These homemade shrines are popularly called roadside memorials because they are created to memorialize victims of car accidents, car crashes, or other fatal incidents on the road. Designing a roadside memorial can be difficult, especially if the loss is new or particularly painful.

Most people know that the costs of funeral services and products are rising. Legacy Headstones is frequently asked whether funeral expenses are tax deductible. Although we cannot provide tax, legal, or accounting advice, we know that planning and preparing the funeral of a loved one can be stressful. This quick guide explores and explains some of the deductions that you or your loved one might qualify for when it’s time to prepare your federal income tax return.

When you lose a loved one, his or her memorial may be the only space you can visit and receive a sense of closure. Memorial appearance and condition are certainly of great concern to cemetery caretakers and family members of the deceased. Bronze, granite, and marble are some of the most popular materials used to make gravestones, cremation urns, and other monuments that honor the dead.