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	<title>Valley of Life &#124; Online Memorial Blog &#187; Funeral Service</title>
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		<title>The Funeral Preplanning Guide &#124; Resources for Families</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/the-funeral-preplanning-guide-resources-for-families_2010_03_10/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/the-funeral-preplanning-guide-resources-for-families_2010_03_10/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2010 22:17:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Planning your own funeral can be the best and last gift you ever give to your loved ones.

Each year, thousands of families must struggle through their grief to plan a funeral for someone they&#8217;ve lost&#8211;often without any direction or insight into how their loved one would have liked to be remembered. The result is often [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Famed Producer David Brown dies</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/famed-producer-david-brown-dies_2010_02_02/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/famed-producer-david-brown-dies_2010_02_02/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 16:12:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Obituaries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[A Few Good Men]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chocolat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cosmospolitan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[David Brown]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Helen Gurley]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jaws]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[New York]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Award-winning film and theatre producer David Brown died Monday in his New York home after a long illness. He was 93.

Brown had a hand in a number of hits on the silver screen. In fact, he was nominated for best picture at the Oscars four times for his films Jaws, The Verdict, A Few Good [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brittany Murphy Remembered at Christmas Eve Funeral</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/brittany-murphy-remembered-at-christmas-eve-funeral_2009_12_26/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/brittany-murphy-remembered-at-christmas-eve-funeral_2009_12_26/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Dec 2009 19:32:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Obituaries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[8 Mile]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Brittany Murphy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cardiac arrest]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Clueless]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[film actress]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A private funeral was held for actress Brittany Murphy this Thursday on Christmas Eve, December 24. The service took place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles.

According to the Associated Press, the funeral was presided over by a Christian minister as well as a rabbi; friends and family, including husband Simon Monjack, shared memories [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Remember a Loved One: Write an Honest Obituary</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/remember-a-loved-one-write-an-honest-obituary_2009_11_29/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/remember-a-loved-one-write-an-honest-obituary_2009_11_29/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 30 Nov 2009 02:33:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Grief / Loss]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[honest obituary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[James William Adams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[obituary]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Remember a Loved One]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/?p=1525</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the greatest ways to preserve the memory of someone you&#8217;ve lost is to do so with honesty &#8212; painting an accurate picture, portraying a clear image, telling a true story. Often, the first medium through which friends and family can do this is an obituary. As such, don&#8217;t copy what others have written [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Stephen Gately, &#8216;Boyzone&#8217; singer, remembered today</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/stephen-gately-boyzone-singer-remembered-today_2009_10_17/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/stephen-gately-boyzone-singer-remembered-today_2009_10_17/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2009 01:47:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Dublin]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Elton John]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[homosexuality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ireland]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ireland-based boy band, Boyzone, recently lost one of its own. Stephen Gately, 33, died in Spain last Saturday and was remembered by his fellow band members as well as fans and celebrities alike at his funeral in Dublin today.

Among others, Sir Elton John, Andrew Lloyd Webber, and fellow boy band Westlife were present at the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Jackson Funeral Draws Millions</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/jackson-funeral-draws-millions_2009_07_08/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/jackson-funeral-draws-millions_2009_07_08/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2009 04:49:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[funeral]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michael Jackson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paris]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Staples Center]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Over 30 million people tuned in yesterday to watch Michael Jackson&#8217;s funeral. The service was held in the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles. The memorial, like Jackson himself, was an extravagant production.

Jackson&#8217;s service saw performances and tributes from music greats like Mariah Carey, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer, and Michael&#8217;s [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Farrah Fawcett loses battle to cancer</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/farrah-fawcett-loses-battle-to-cancer_2009_06_27/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/farrah-fawcett-loses-battle-to-cancer_2009_06_27/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:03:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[cancer]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Cultural-icon Farrah Fawcett died this past Thursday morning. She was 62. Fawcett will be buried during a private funeral on Tuesday in an L.A. cemetery.

Fawcett was diagnosed with anal cancer in September 2006 and, despite receiving extensive treatments with apparent success, earlier this year the cancer spread to her liver. In May, her longtime partner [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Funeral: &#8216;Kung Fu&#8217; Legend David Carradine</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/funeral-kung-fu-legend-david-carradine_2009_06_14/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/funeral-kung-fu-legend-david-carradine_2009_06_14/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:18:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Obituaries]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[David Carradine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kill Bill]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[LA Times]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/?p=990</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Actor David Carradine&#8217;s funeral service saw more than 400 guests attend, according to the Los Angeles Times. The service, held yesterday, took place at the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills, the cemetery adjacent to Griffith Park. The funeral was not open to the public.

As such, the two-hour funeral service was attended by [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits for Veteran Burials</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/benefits-for-veteran-burials_2009_05_21/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/benefits-for-veteran-burials_2009_05_21/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2009 05:41:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[burial benefits]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/?p=961</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As we pause this coming weekend to remember the brave soldiers who gave their lives serving our country, we thought it appropriate to remind the family members of veterans the burial honors their loved ones are eligible to receive.

The United States Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) makes a number of significant benefits available to deceased veterans and their [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Talented Tisdale Loses Life</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/talented-tisdale-loses-life_2009_05_16/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/talented-tisdale-loses-life_2009_05_16/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 May 2009 21:33:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Richard</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/?p=927</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Wayman Tisdale, 44, died yesterday morning after a two-year bout with cancer. The three-time Oklahoma all-American played 12 seasons in the NBA with the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, and Phoenix Suns. At 6&#8242;9&#8221;, the forward averaged 15.3 points a game and was a dominant presence on the court. A fan-favorite, Tisdale also won gold as a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Help for Writing a Eulogy from the Experts</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/help-for-writing-a-eulogy-from-the-experts_2009_04_29/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/help-for-writing-a-eulogy-from-the-experts_2009_04_29/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2009 02:45:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/?p=860</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Writing a eulogy takes some time and thought in order to convey the right tone. It is difficult to write a speech that expresses the life of another individual &#8211; their personality, what they meant to their family and friends, and how much they will be missed.  Some writing experts have started offering their services [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green Burial Requirements</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/green-burial-requirements_2009_02_22/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/green-burial-requirements_2009_02_22/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 22 Feb 2009 17:26:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[funeral planning]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For those of you wondering exactly what constitutes a green burial, below are the basic elements required for a burial to be considered eco-friendly or &#8220;green.&#8221;

No embalming chemicals are used
The body is placed in a biodegradable casket or unfinished wood casket.  A shroud only can also be used
Burial takes place in a cemetery designated as [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Create a Unique Custom Burial</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/create-a-unique-custom-burial_2009_02_21/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/create-a-unique-custom-burial_2009_02_21/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Feb 2009 17:17:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Making a funeral special and unique is often difficult to do. In the depths of grief, making creative decisions about burials, the service and the headstone can be daunting. It quickly becomes easier to just go with the quality standards available through your funeral home or director. This is why I am always encouraging readers [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A Fine Farewell &#124; Beauty and Eco-Friendly Shrouds</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/a-fine-farewell-beauty-and-eco-friendly-shrouds_2009_02_19/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/a-fine-farewell-beauty-and-eco-friendly-shrouds_2009_02_19/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2009 18:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/?p=724</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are looking for ways to make the funeral of a loved one special and unique, you may want to consider having a creative and beautiful shroud made. A burial shroud is a cloth in which the deceased is buried. Marian Spadone created A Fine Farewell because she found that no one was making [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Selecting A Headstone: Follow Lady Bird Johnson&#8217;s Lead</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/selecting-a-headstone-follow-lady-bird-johnsons-lead_2008_12_23/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/selecting-a-headstone-follow-lady-bird-johnsons-lead_2008_12_23/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2008 16:04:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Funeral Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gravemarkers]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/?p=525</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Finding the right headstone isn&#8217;t easy.  Families often struggle to find just the right gravesite marker, memorial or other headstone to lay at the resting place of a beloved family member.  When you are stressed out or grieving, making this kind of decision may seem incredible daunting. Rather than worry about the marker or make [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green Burials A Return to Simpler Times</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/green-burials-a-return-to-simpler-times_2008_11_11/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/green-burials-a-return-to-simpler-times_2008_11_11/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:18:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The green movement is taking root all over the world and in all facets of our lives. We try to eat foods that are sustainable or organic, we try to buy eco-friendly household products. We are now even buying fuel-efficient cars all in an effort to protect the earth and live a healthier life. Those [...]]]></description>
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		<title>After The Funeral: Sending Thoughtful Acknowledgements</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/after-the-funeral-sending-thoughtful-acknowledgements_2008_08_16/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/after-the-funeral-sending-thoughtful-acknowledgements_2008_08_16/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:08:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[During our moments of deepest grief, we are often surprised by the number of friends, family and acquaintances that lend their help, thoughts and prayers to us in an effort to sooth our bereavement and comfort our hearts.  Sympathy baskets, memorial flower arrangements and thoughtful cards and letters all expressing deepest condolences help the mourning [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Deciding on a Memorial Marker For the Gravesite</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/deciding-on-a-memorial-marker-for-the-gravesite_2008_08_14/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/deciding-on-a-memorial-marker-for-the-gravesite_2008_08_14/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:07:29 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Once a casket is buried or the cremated remains are interned in the ground or in a mausoleum, it is traditional to have a grave marker or headstone decorate the area in memoriam for the deceased.  Plaques, monuments, markers and headstones are all common memorials placed in honor of the loved one. 

Deciding what type of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Green Burials:  Biodegradable Cremation Offerings</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/green-burials-biodegradable-cremation-offerings_2008_08_12/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/green-burials-biodegradable-cremation-offerings_2008_08_12/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2008 22:18:33 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The environment&#8217;s health continues to be a big priority in the lives of people all over the world.  Even when making funeral decisions, families are taking the environmental impact into consideration.  There are a growing number of funeral supply companies and funeral homes that are offering natural alternatives for people wishing to honor their loved one in [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Funeral Director&#8217;s New Book Highlights Cost Issues</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/funeral-directors-new-book-highlights-cost-issues_2008_06_05/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/funeral-directors-new-book-highlights-cost-issues_2008_06_05/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:09:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A new book, &#8220;Rest in Peace: Insiders Tips to the Low Cost Less Stress Funeral&#8221; is aimed at helping families save money and stress when planning a funeral or memorial service.  The author, R. Brian Burkhardt, is funeral director in the State of Illinois and Virginia who aims his work at helping both those that [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Memorial Day Observances &#8211; Military Burials Remembered</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/memorial-day-observances-military-burials-remembered_2008_05_25/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/memorial-day-observances-military-burials-remembered_2008_05_25/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 25 May 2008 23:39:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Monday is our Nation&#8217;s Memorial Day &#8211; a time for all of America to reflect on the sacrifices made by men and women through numerous generations to make our country safe and strong.  Countless soldiers have been honored with military burials in their home towns or at a national cemetery. On Memorial Day, these families again [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Why Choose A Green Burial</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/why-choose-a-green-burial_2008_01_29/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/why-choose-a-green-burial_2008_01_29/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Jan 2008 06:34:25 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are hearing more and more about alternate burial options.  This increase may be due to the aging of the baby boomers or the increased awareness of sustainability. Whatever the reason, making pre-planned funeral arrangements has caused many to consider how they would like to see their funerals conducted and what would be best [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Choosing a Funeral Director To Help With Funeral Pre-Planning</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/choosing-a-funeral-director-to-help-with-funeral-pre-planning_2008_01_10/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/choosing-a-funeral-director-to-help-with-funeral-pre-planning_2008_01_10/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Jan 2008 21:59:08 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many people are now pre-planning their funerals to save their families the stress of handling all the details themselves.  There are a number of decisions that need to be made at the time of a funeral. Making those decisions for yourself will ensure that your final goodbye is in the taste that you would [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Burial Options: Why Cremation May Not Be the Most Environmentally Friendly</title>
		<link>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/burial-options-%e2%80%93-why-cremation-may-not-be-the-most-environmentally-friendly_2008_01_04/</link>
		<comments>http://www.valleyoflife.com/blog/burial-options-%e2%80%93-why-cremation-may-not-be-the-most-environmentally-friendly_2008_01_04/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:55:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sources are now saying that Crematoriums may be responsible for roughly 9% of airborne mercury emissions in the world. These emissions stem from the combustion of dental amalgam. Atmospheric dioxins known to cause cancer and other illnesses are also emitted through the cremation process &#8211; about 12% in the world is attributed to it. Chloride [...]]]></description>
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