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Ten Ideas For Creating a Memorial After the Funeral Or Life Celebration
Now that you've survived the memorial service/funeral for your loved one, now how do you keep their legacy alive? 10 ideas to get you on your way for keeping the spirit of your loved one alive for years to come.
What Is a Funeral Consultant?
A funeral consultant is an individual that can save you thousands of dollars on a funeral by educating you and putting you in control of the funeral process. The funeral director represents the funeral home and works for the funeral home. Typically his chief interest is his employer and his own well
Death And All That Jazz
"Nothing is certain but death and taxes", so the saying goes, and while much has been written about taxes, death is my topic under consideration. The concept or subject of death (and closely related subjects) has (much like taxes) spawned billions of words (and conversations), millions of
Afraid to Talk About Dying
When my husband was diagnosed with esophagus cancer, we never talked about him dying, except in the very beginning. I think we were afraid to voice the worst scenario we could think of, him not making it through this disease.
Funeral Planning - What to Do When There Has Been a Death
The death of a family member or friend is the most difficult event in a person's life. Here is an outline of the steps to take. It is meant to provide an idea of what needs to be done immediately after a death has occurred.
Funeral Speech - A Few Things to Remember When Writing Your Funeral Speech-Eulogy
Writing a funeral speech / eulogy can be one of the hardest things we'll ever do. Presenting it can be even harder. This article is meant to assent you through this difficult task.
How to Transport a Body - A Guide For Families Following a Loved One's Passing
The last time you want to think about transporting the body of a loved one following their passing is during a time of grief. But you can ease the pain with pre-need planning-including arranging details ahead of time. A concise guide for families for pre-need and time-of-need planning.
Death of a Parent - Understanding Our Emotions and Grief
It is almost inevitable that we will all suffer the death of a parent. When this happens can be an emotional roller-coaster, according to the time of our lives, the age of our parent and the relationship we have had with them.
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.
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.
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
Pre-Need Funeral Planning
Funerals can be one of the most expensive purchases a consumer will make. A traditional funeral including casket and vault costs about $7,000 and the addition of items such as flowers, obituary notices, limousines, etc. can add thousands of dollars to that cost.
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.
Funerals - Japanese Buddhist Customs - Part II
Second of a two part series on Japanese Buddhist funeral customs.
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.
Funeral Help in Your Time of Loss
After the death of family member, those left behind immediately work on funeral planning so they can give their departed loved one a decent and memorable service. They contact companies which can help them with the memorial service because they want to make sure that all areas are covered. After all
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?
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.
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
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.