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How to Protect a Headstone or Gravestone
There are plenty of threats to gravestones, but plenty of ways to avoid or counter these threats as well. Whether they're slow and gradual or quick and sudden, whether they are natural or because of people, there are plenty of things that can go wrong with a gravestone during its life. In this
What to Do When a Family Member Dies
The death of a family member is something we typically don't think about until it happens. Death is tragic yet unavoidable. When someone you love passes there are a number of things that must be done. While this is difficult to think about, knowing in advance what to do can make the whole proce
The Impossibly Possible Challenges of Life
A client asks two questions, the first of which is: "How can we distinguish which part of life belongs to which world, the alive world or the dead?" This is ridiculously easy and impossible at once. With the physical life comes the joy and excesses of the five senses, as well as the heartb
Locating a Cremation Provider - In-House Versus Outsourced Options
Your family has decided that cremation is the right way to honor your loved one's wishes and now you're faced with the task of finding a cremation provider in your area. Most funeral homes offer cremation as part of their services, but few actually handle the process in-house. So, when it
Eulogies Should Say a Loving Goodbye
A funeral is a time to talk about your loss by giving a eulogy. It's a time to express your sorrow and grief and to mention your memories. Eulogies are hard to write but very worthwhile to say.
Deceased Mother Poems For Mom
A mother is an irreplaceable soul in a child's life. But often we are faced with one of the things that is certain in life, death. Many find it hard to express emotions or even talk about the feelings of grief or despair that can accompany a loss of a parent.
Caskets - Funeral on a Budget
Planning a burial has never been easy; you need to think caskets, coffins, wake arrangements, funeral parlors, flower arrangements not to mention budget. If your loved one passed away, bereaved best friends and family deal with several decisions.
Three High-Impact Ways to Customize a Funeral Service
There are many ways that you can offer your client families truly personalized funeral services. You might be surprised to learn that many of the ways you can achieve them is with simple to use funeral software that allows customization of everything from the register book to the temporary grave mar
4 Reasons To Pick Out Your Funeral Urns In Advance
As you approach older age one thing that you and your spouse will have to consider is the fact that down the line you will approach death. Most people do not like to think about this eventuality, but unfortunately it is a fact of life that cannot be avoided. With this in mind, there are a few reason
4 Common Myths About Funeral Homes
The loss of a loved one can mean a particularly difficult time. This is especially true if you and your remaining family are then given the responsibility to plan for memorial services. When it comes to choosing between funeral homes, start by looking past these common myths.
Why Online Obituaries Are Gaining Popularity
An obituary is a short notice announcing the death of a person accompanied by a brief description and family details. Online obituaries are becoming very popular these days.
How to Select a Crematorium
Choosing a crematorium can be a simple task if you educate yourself about what it is, and what to expect from a reputable and high quality facility. Simply a place designed for the cremation of human remains, a crematorium may be attached to a cemetery or funeral home, or may be a separate building.
Perfect Urns for Cremation to Hold and Honor the Ashes of a Deceased Veteran
Veterans are those who have been in service under any one of the fields such as military, air force or navy. If you wish to honor your deceased veteran then choose urns for cremation that are specially designed to hold the cremated remains for perpetuity. Choosing the right urn not only holds the as
Funeral Planning
Planning a funeral is never an easy thing to do. During a time of grief, emotions run high and all too often, in a time where family should pull together, they instead seem to fall apart.
A Eulogy Speech Can Help to Alleviate Grief
One of the hardest things to deal with is the passing of a loved one. For many the thought of the upcoming funeral or memorial service is very hard on them. They are afraid that they will not be able to get through the service with any kind of dignity or grace.
Celebrating The Now - Honoring Gordhanbhai Patel
Through sharing the lessons imparted by my grandfather, his spirit continues to lives on. I feel inspired to live life fully and courageously. In truth, it seems his passing has brought with it the opportunity to be more awake than I was before and to live my life with more presence. My grandfather,
Theme Ideas For Funeral Speeches
For a bereaved person, it is hard to cope with the passing of a loved one. Writing funeral speeches to commemorate the life of a departed loved one can be just as difficult. However, preparing a funeral speech or eulogy is much easier if you have a certain theme in mind. The theme of a eulogy depend
Symbolic Gestures in Funeral and Memorial Services
Symbolic gestures in funeral and memorial services are sometimes used as a final good-bye to their loved one. These rituals help to honor and pay tribute to the deceased, as well as help alleviate some of the pain felt towards losing them.
The Low-Down on Planning Your Own Funeral
So if you want to plan your own funeral what do you need to do?Where do you need to lodge the details?
Tress to Commemorate Loss
Whether you have lost a loved one or you know someone who has, there are many different reactions that you might have. You might be shocked that they are gone, you may be regretful for the opportunities that you missed or you might find yourself looking for a way to celebrate the life that they led.