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Selecting The Right Monument Or Headstone
Ensuring that those closest to you will be provided with a more attractive and dignified resting place is never a responsibility that should be taken lightly. Finding monuments and gravestones that allow you to honor lost loved ones are an important part of making funeral arrangements. The right opt
Writing a Funeral Obituary
Are you faced with having to write a newspaper obituary? A funeral obituary for a family member or spouse who has just passed away, may not be as difficult as you think, if you use the right resources. There are some general guidelines and templates that you can follow to help you in formu
Acceptance of a Loved One's Passing Away
Death of a loved one brings different kinds of emotions. Regardless of how sure we are that it will happen someday and no matter how prepared we are for that time, pain due to the loss of a loved one is something that everyone will have to deal with. But there is a comforting assurance that comes fr
Memorial Flower Arrangements
Memorial flower arrangements are beautiful. They are an necessity in a funeral or memorial service. You can see how flowers brighten up any room or place and that is why it is a good idea to include some or even a few at the ceremony.
Alternative Choices for a Funeral
In this modern day and age more and more people are requesting more personalisation for Funeral Services. The traditional services and products are still popular, but increasingly we are receiving requests for something that little bit different.
Dealing With Grief When A Loved One Dies
The loss of a loved one is a heartbreaking experience, one that changes your life in many unexpected ways. During this time, people feel extreme sorrow over the loss and end up fearing the future because they have lost their direction and have no control over their lives.
What Is a Eulogy?
A eulogy is a farewell or memorial speech that gives high praise to a recently deceased person. Spoken publicly at a church, funeral home or even private residence, and sometimes in conjunction with a service, the speech honors, commemorates and even celebrates the deceased's life. Although usu
Choosing a Memorial - An Amazing and Modern Lasered Alternative
Memorials are used to celebrate the life of a person and often to inform or educate others to the character of the deceased. They have evolved over the centuries in step with their relative cultures, religions, faiths and values. Due to obvious limitations most memorials were bound to the usual unin
A Sincere Kind of Grandfather Eulogy Speech
Growing up with your grandparents can be the very reason why you cannot easily move on with the death of your grandfather. However, you cannot do anything about it. As a matter of fact, there is nothing left for you to do but to accept the fact that your grandfather has already completed his mission
Life and Death - Separated by a Dash
When someone passes away, why do we act so surprised? People treat death like Christmas or wedding anniversaries. We know these days will eventually get here and we can't do anything to change it. Different cultures treat death differently. Some embrace death while others fear it. Former presid
Make It Go Away: Imagining Life As a Widow Beyond the Pain
I don't want to be single. I don't want this kind of life! These are just a few of the statements I hear from the widows I work with and I said these words myself 21 years ago! We didn't make the choice to be widowed and now we don't have the choice whether or not to take on the
Cremation Vs Traditional Burial
When a person dies, their family is faced with an important decision - whether to choose cremation or burial for their loved one. There are a wide variety of reasons why people opt for cremation and for traditional burial, and I've provided some historical background on both methods of disposin
Saying Goodbye to Buddy
When you lose your beloved pet dog or cat, you are truly losing a loved member of you family. For most people, this experience can be just as painful as losing a human family member or friend.
Interesting Facts About Dying
Death is not a subject that is discussed very often, and most people still treat it as a taboo subject. Looking at facts on death may help overcome this fear.
Why People Purchase Wood Cremation Urns
All in all there are many reasons to purchase a wood cremation urn instead of a porcelain, ceramic, aluminum, steel urn, etc. The natural beauty, variety of designs and sizes available, and the fact that they are biodegradable are only a few reasons for choosing wood cremation urns; however, these a
Where to Keep a Cremation Urn
More and more people are choosing to be cremated after they pass in order to save both time and money. They want to be cremated so that family members can avoid the high costs of caskets, tombs and plots, and they want to make things as easy as possible for their survivors. If your loved one has cho
Creating a Personalized Funeral Pamphlet
Creating a funeral program is easier than many people believe. Many of the funeral programs simplify the process by offering pre-designed templates that only need personal information included, such as photos, family prayer, time and place, etc.
Cremation Jewelry - A Discreet Way to Memorialize Your Loved One
Article discusses how cremation jewelry can be a discreet way honor a loved one that has passed. It offers suggestions on the many possibilities available to reflect individual preferences and tastes.
Memorial Gift Ideas: Unique Gifts to Ease Pain of Loss
When dear friends and family are grieving over the loss of a loved one, sometimes cards and gift baskets simply can't express your deepest sentiments. Below are a few suggestions for unique and heartfelt offerings that can bring a silver lining to the greyest of days. Memorial Jewelry: Jewelry
You Can Speak From the Heart With a Carefully Written Eulogy Speech
Anyone can perfectly understand that it is very emotional to write and deliver a eulogy speech especially when it is intended for a departed loved one. So, when you find yourself in a situation where you will have to write and deliver a eulogy speech, it is best to take the time to prepare a well wr