Lin McLeod

About Lin McLeod

Belinda McLeod has a degree in Secondary Education, specializing in English and Journalism. She began her career as a freelance writer in 2018 since a flexible schedule would allow her to help care for an aging parent. Since then, Belinda has specialized in writing for the funeral industry. Belinda has written for Cake, a funeral-planning website, nursing homes, mausoleum companies, cremation companies, and funeral homes.

Exploring Green Burial Options in Alabama: A Guide to Eco-Friendly Funeral Choices

By |2025-07-14T11:12:50-05:00October 2nd, 2024|Blog Post|

We appreciate that you are seeking green burial options in Alabama. We must all do what we can to preserve the natural beauty of our fine state, and our industry is always searching for the best way to honor the bodies of our loved ones while doing what is best

Estate Planning in Alabama: How It Impacts Your Funeral Arrangements

By |2025-07-14T11:12:50-05:00September 2nd, 2024|Blog Post|

Reading about estate planning and funerals may not be your favorite thing to do on a weekend morning. However, getting your estate planning documents in order and planning for your own funeral is prudent and can help you feel more relaxed overall. Here’s a quick guide to what Alabamians need

Veteran Cremation in Alabama: Your Essential Guide to Services and Benefits

By |2025-07-14T11:12:50-05:00August 2nd, 2024|Blog Post|

If you are a veteran in Alabama – thank you for your service. If you found this blog, you may be looking for veteran cremation in Alabama – for yourself in the future or for a loved one who recently passed. Here’s what you need to know about basic military funeral

What to Expect: A Funeral Visitation vs. a Funeral

By |2025-07-14T11:12:50-05:00July 2nd, 2024|Blog Post|

Understandably, you may feel uncomfortable at an end-of-life event if you have never attended one. For that reason, let’s discuss what to expect at a funeral visitation vs a funeral. While both are important aspects of the mourning process, they have distinct characteristics. Here’s a comparison of what to expect

How to Save on Funeral Costs in Alabama: Practical Tips & Advice

By |2025-07-14T11:12:51-05:00February 7th, 2024|Blog Post|

Before we advise you on how to save on funeral costs in Alabama – and the rest of the country, it’s important to note that we understand this is a difficult topic for many. No one wants to think about financial matters when contemplating the loss of a loved one.

How to Make a Memorial Website: Keeping the Memory Alive

By |2025-07-14T11:12:51-05:00February 7th, 2024|Blog Post|

Although your deceased loved one will forever be in your heart, you may worry that others will eventually forget about what made them special. One way to keep your loved one on the minds of others is to create memorial website and ask others to subscribe. This is a lovely and

Cremation Gardens: A Tranquil Final Resting Place

By |2025-07-14T11:12:51-05:00October 31st, 2023|Blog Post|

One of the benefits of a traditional burial is that family and friends – and the progeny of the deceased – have a permanent resting place to visit. Families choosing cremation can also opt for a permanent memorial by burying the cremated remains in a cemetery or placing their loved

Basic Cremation Costs: What to Expect

By |2025-07-14T11:12:51-05:00October 16th, 2023|Blog Post|

You may have heard that cremation is more affordable than burial. However, this depends on the cremation package you purchase from the funeral home. Allow us to unpack basic cremation cost options, so you know what to expect when planning a loved one's funeral.  What is basic or direct cremation? When making choices for

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