Rachael R, Author at Neptune Society

How to Plan Your Own Funeral

Posted May 26th, 2016 by Rachael R & filed under Cremation Information Articles.

When it comes to planning a funeral many of us run away from the idea. This article highlights some of the key things to do when planning an event to celebrate your life

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