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How To Handle A Death
Most people do not understand the death process until they are faced with the death of a loved one or they decide to plan their own estate. Decisions for death care have personal and financial impact and should be made with as much information as possible. This article summarizes the primary steps a
What to Keep in Mind When Looking For Funeral Urns
Funeral urns are now becoming a primary option when it comes to planning a funeral. It could either be because the person decided he wants to have the remains of his body cremated upon his death or maybe because the surviving family members wants to save on funeral expenses so they opt to have the b
Funeral Supplies
The funeral home business is huge. Not just the death services part, but they really have so many other industries that support them. There are companies from the greeting card industry and religious suppliers the list goes on and on.
Funeral Planning And Memorial Services - Advice From A Licensed Funeral Director
Consumer information on funeral memorial services. Advantages of having a memorial service.
Eulogy Speech - What Exactly Are the Factors to Be Covered and Pointed Out?
The most common question asked by most people when tasked to do a eulogy speech is, "what exactly are the factors that need to be pointed out, brought up, and shared in a funeral speech"? This is the reason why most people find it hard to write a funeral address - they've been overstu
Cremation Jewelry For a Loved One
Cremation jewelry provides a unique, physical connection to the deceased. Designed to hold a small portion of cremated remains or a lock of hair, cremation jewelry - also known as urn jewelry - allows a survivor (or several survivors) to keep a tangible part of a loved one close at heart in an attra
Moving on After a Loss
Grief is a complicated emotion and one of the most painful you will ever experience. As tempting as it may be to ignore your feelings this does not help in the long run. The only way to really heal from this experience is to let yourself feel the emotions and actively work to move on in your life.
Preplanning Your Cremation Services
A lot of people do not concern themselves with the planning of their own cremation services, but others understand the importance of not leaving their loved ones with a burden on their hands. It may be hard to think about the end of your life, but planning out your cremation services ahead of time i
Decorative Funeral Urns
Funeral urns do not have to be a boring, depressing and generic box that serves as only a container to hold someone's ashes. When you are containing and protecting the remains of a dearly departed loved one whether it be a friend or relative, or even a pet, why not choose to honor them with a o
How To Write The Perfect Epitaph For Your Loved One
One of the most challenging aspects of writing an epitaph for a recently departed friend or family member is the limited amount of words that can be used. Sometimes people have so many things they want to say that it can be too difficult to narrow them down. In other instances, however, grief can le
The Difference Between a Memorial Service and a Funeral Service
What is the difference between a memorial service and a funeral service? You may have heard of these two terms intermixed if you have ever attended any type of service. They are not one and the same.
Create A Lasting Memorial With Cremation Pendants
In these modern times there are a wide variety of ways that you can honor and respect the memory of a recently departed loved one long after they have gone. More and more people are opting to remember their long lost relatives or friends with cremation jewelry and pendants, and these are becoming mo
How to Deal With the Death of a Loved One - A True Story
The doctor walked into the room a woman with dark brown hair. We immediately jumped up. She asked us to sit down and she grabbed my hands.
3 Ways To Cope With A Suicide
Suicide, the act of killing oneself, is a no win situation for both the victim and his/her loved ones. Indeed the question as to what would have cause someone to make such a choice is usually summed up as, why? Why would he/she have taken their life?
Gain a Competitive Advantage With a Holiday Remembrance Program
Presenting a personalized remembrance ornament to the bereaved during a holiday remembrance program is an appropriate, touching keepsake. It is also a special marketing piece for your funeral home as a personal reminder of your care and commitment.
Funerals - Japanese Buddhist Customs - Part II
Second of a two part series on Japanese Buddhist funeral customs.
Tips and Thoughts to a Sincere Funeral Eulogy
Instead of just muddling through, lost in grief and unable to cope, a funeral eulogy can help a person who has had a loss; and this by just forcing them to gather themselves together and focus on a single task. The task is the writing of a speech.
When Someone Lets You Know They Might Soon Die
A few weeks ago I received a message from a friend asking me if I had heard that a colleague we both knew was extremely ill with stage 4 colon cancer. My friend gave the background of why this was all a secret at the moment. Although I hadn't heard anything, I debated with myself whether or not
Crime Scene Cleanup Information
Crime scene cleanup information to guide you in this time of need. Tips to help sort through all the crooked cleaning companies.
Printable Prayer Cards
Many family members design printable funeral prayer cards as an added tribute to the deceased. What are these types of cards? They can come with printing on both sides, with a certain form of prayer on one along with a snapshot of the dearly departed on the other.