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How Soon Will We Get The Ashes?

Posted on October 7th, 2014
Posted by AffordableAustinTX under Cremations, Pre-Planning
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This is the question most families ask us when calling about cremation services, so we put together this infographic as a simple way for families to understand the cremation process. We hope the step-by-step explanation will make things easier during these hard times.   Legal Necessities Keep in mind that cremation cannot occur until all […]

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Are Your Arrangements in Order?

Posted on October 2nd, 2014
Posted by AffordableAustinTX under Burial Plans, Caskets, Cemeteries, Children, Cremations, Funerals, Grief and Healing, Pre-Planning, Religious Considerations, Uncategorized
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Many of us will face the task of caring for a parent or family member at the end of their life. While some of the decisions we have to make seem tedious, there are some simple strategies to help. The most common things that people will be presented with are documents such as a General […]

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A Picture Speaks a Thousand Words

Posted on September 28th, 2014
Posted by AffordableAustinTX under Cremations, Funerals, Uncategorized
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Take a look at the picture below: That photo from an actual crematory.   Most disturbing is that, on their website, the company tells consumers they offer dignified, compassionate cremation  and “you need someone who cares.” Since when is this dignified and compassionate? It is certainly not caring either. Is this what happens when you go with […]

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Welcome

Posted on September 26th, 2014
Posted by AffordableAustinTX under A Random Category, Cremations, Funerals
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Welcome to the blog of Affordable Burial & Cremation Service. We hope to provide you with information pertinent to cremation and funeral planning. We will mix in a little humor from time to time because, well, it’s sometimes good to laugh. So, How Did We Get Here? In 1986 I entered the funeral business fresh […]

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