When one thinks of trending topics, the topic of funerals is not usually one that comes to mind. However, even funerals and funeral planning businesses have current trends. The following trends have been reported by funeral home directors as the latest in the funeral industry. Cremation Many more clients are opting for cremation services for their loved one, or when planning funeral services for themselves. The most recent numbers showed that around 35% of individuals that passed away in the United States opted for cremation services.

Finding out that you are expecting a baby as a teen can be a scary place to be, especially when you have not yet graduated high school or even managed to get started with your adult life. Adoption is always one thing to consider as a teenage mother if you feel that you are not ready to be a parent just yet. Most adoption agencies will work with you if you believe that giving the gift of parenthood to another couple may be something that you want to do.

Although it can be morbid to think about, planning your own funeral can be a great way to protect your family and put your affairs in order. Here are some of the benefits of pre-planning.  Relieve Your Family's Burden The first benefit is to help your family avoid making difficult decisions about your funeral plans while they are in grief. Planning the funeral ahead of time will lighten their load and allow them to focus on remembering you and dealing with their grief.

Many funeral homes do not have professional emotional support for the families of the deceased. While it is important to offer hugs and words of encouragement and maybe some brochures on the grieving process, being able to offer support of the more professional kind is even better. What places a funeral home (such as Fluehr Funeral Home) above its competitors is offering something more than what the competitors have, and having a licensed grief counselor is something your competitors probably do not have.