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Final Arrangements
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Immediately before and after someone dies, there's usually a dizzying number of details for the surviving family to deal with -- from planning a memorial or funeral service to writing a eulogy and placing an obituary. Survivors can take solace in knowing there are many good resources to turn to for help.
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How you and the person you're caring for can plan ahead to ensure the kind of funeral or memorial he wants -- and keep his family from paying exorbitant costs.
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Purchasing a casket, coffin, or urn can be an emotional experience. Know the rules and costs of caskets and urns, and avoid predatory sales pitches.
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To plan a Muslim funeral or memorial service, know the order of events. Use this sample of a Muslim funeral or memorial service.
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