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How Long Do I Have To Order Death Certificates?
Cremation Cost EstimatorArrange OnlineObituariesBlogCremation Knowledge Center Call Now (561) 285-4158 Cremation Consultants Available 24×7 How Long Do I Have To Order Death Certificates? There is no deadline for ordering Death Certificates. Death Certificates that do not contain the cause of death can be ordered by anyone and are a matter of public record. Death Certificates…
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Cremation Cost EstimatorArrange OnlineObituariesBlogCremation Knowledge Center Call Now (561) 285-4158 Cremation Consultants Available 24×7 What Do I Do Next? Notify Social Security You may be eligible to receive Social Security death benefits. Contact SSN by calling 1-800-772-1213, www.socialsecurity.gov, or visit your local Social Security office. Credit Reporting Agencies Minimize the chance of identity theft by providing copies…
Read MoreHow Long Until I Get My Loved Ones Ashes Back?
Cremation Cost EstimatorArrange OnlineObituariesBlogCremation Knowledge Center Call Now (561) 285-4158 Cremation Consultants Available 24×7 How Long Until I Get My Loved Ones Ashes Back? Typically, the entire cremation process takes between 7 to 14 days. This extended timeframe ensures that all administrative and legal requirements are meticulously met. In Florida, strict guidelines ensure that all…
Read MoreWhat To Expect: Hindu Funeral
Cremation Cost EstimatorArrange OnlineObituariesBlogCremation Knowledge Center Call Now (561) 285-4158 Cremation Consultants Available 24×7 What To Expect: At A Hindu Funeral Hindu Funeral If you’re preparing to attend a Hindu funeral for the first time, understanding the profound customs, rituals, and etiquette involved is crucial. This comprehensive guide will help you navigate the spiritual aspects…
Read MoreWhat To Expect: Catholic Funeral
Cremation Cost EstimatorArrange OnlineObituariesBlogCremation Knowledge Center Call Now (561) 285-4158 Cremation Consultants Available 24×7 What To Expect: At A Catholic Funeral What To Expect: At A Catholic Funeral Prayer Vigil (Wake) Held the night before the funeral at a church, funeral home, or family residence. Includes prayers, scripture readings, personal reflections, and often the Holy…
Read MoreWhat To Expect: Jewish Funeral
Cremation Cost EstimatorArrange OnlineObituariesBlogCremation Knowledge Center Call Now (561) 285-4158 Cremation Consultants Available 24×7 What To Expect: At A Jewish Funeral Jewish Funeral Navigating the customs and traditions of a Jewish funeral for the first time can be both an emotional and enriching experience. Suppose you’ve been invited to attend one. In that case, this…
Read MoreBuzz Lightyear Helps With Pushy Cemetery Salespeople
As you may know, I am relatively new to the death services industry and not a licensed funeral director. Unfortunately, sometimes industry veterans think that they can take advantage of me because I am a relative rookie. This recently happened at a large commercial for-profit cemetery. The cemetery manager, for whom I was doing…
Read MoreNew Federal Rules Regarding Patient Access To Medical Records
Learn Your Rights Healthcare providers have a legal obligation to provide access to medical records both while a patient is alive and after death. Almost every week, I speak to a family whose loved one died, was denied access to medical records, and has no idea why their loved one passed. This is both an ethical wrong and…
Read More#1 Yelp Rated and Most 5-Star Google Reviews
Affordable and Dignified Sunshine Cremation’s Prepaid and At-Need cremation plans are designed to be all-inclusive, dignified, and affordable. While our plans are value-oriented, we are never “cheap” and always attempt to provide a dignified service. These are just two reasons that Sunshine Cremation is #1 Yelp Rated and has the most 5-star Google Reviews of…
Read MoreDon’t Get Sick In Florida!!
Hospital Rankings Earlier today, U.S. News published its annual Best Hospitals Honor Roll and not a single Florida-based hospital was ranked nationally in the top 20. It is surprising that Florida does not have a single hospital in the top 20, since Florida is the third most populous state in the nation and is relatively affluent. …
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