Samuel D. Gathagan, 89, of Pasadena, died Nov. 15 at Sunrise Assisted Living in Severna Park. Mr. Gathagan was born March 9, 1919, in Utahville, Pa. He was an engineer in plant production at Cavanaugh Products in Baltimore for 35 years. He served in the army during WWII. He was a member of Magothy United Methodist Church;...
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Funeral Planning Guide
No one likes to think about death—their own or anyone else's. Making funeral arrangements, securing a cemetery plot and planning a memorial service are difficult endeavors, but they are ones that most of us will have to confront at some point in our lives.
How to Plan a Funeral seeks to demystify the funeral industry and walk you through the decisions that must be made following the death of a loved one.
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- What to Do When Somebody Dies
- Funeral and Memorial Service Options
- How to Choose a Funeral Home
- Burials
- Cremations
- How to Choose a Cemetery
- How to Plan a Memorial Service
- How to Write an Obituary
- How to Write a Eulogy
- What to Do After the Funeral
- How to Pre-Plan Your Funeral
- Resources
Funeral Planning Guide provided by Mahalo.com under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.
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