When you're preparing to cremate a loved one, it can be surprising to be informed that certain parts of your loved one might not be suitable for the process, and need to be removed. Please don't think that this is anything out of the ordinary. Cremation chambers are designed for organic materials only, and this means that some people need to have medical or cosmetic augmentations removed. If you're in charge of overseeing the cremation process, learn about some items that need to be removed and why.

If your deceased husband served as an officer in any of the United States Armed forces, it is very likely that you will want him to have a traditional military funeral. The funeral director can help you with each step that is needed for that to happen. One of the first things that the funeral home director will want is your husband's DD214 form. If you don't have it, the funeral home director will tell you how to obtain it.