Many modern funeral rituals have their roots in ancient traditions. Whatever beliefs your loved one held, and even if they are different from the rest of the family's, a dignified send-off...
Writing and delivering a eulogy for a loved one may be one of the most difficult things you ever do. To make your eulogy extra special, you can try adding some inspirational quotations to your...
Attending a funeral can be an awkward experience. What do you say and how do you act during this time of bereavement. Follow these steps to maintain the proper etiquette.
At some point everyone will have to attend a funeral. Paying the proper respect to to the person that passed away is vital. Being uncertain about what is appropriate behavior at a funeral or wake...
Mourning is a complicated individual process. When you lose a loved one, you may feel completely overwhelmed and unable to sort through your grief. Do not worry that you are not mourning properly...
Children grieve the loss of a loved one, and it can be confusing to a parent whether or not they should allow children to attend a funeral. Here is some advice that can help you decide if it's...
Comforting someone at a memorial service is never easy, but it can be helpful for you and for the person grieving. In death we have to embrace life, and by showing your support you can help keep...
Cremation has become a popular form of burial as the ashes can be kept or released for a sentimental closure. This is also less expensive than a traditional burial. However, there are religious...
The somber occasion of a funeral requires the highest level of personal sensitivity with regard to planning. Deciding upon who should be asked to stand as a pallbearer is just one of the many...
It's difficult to generalize about how to perform a pagan funeral, primarily because there are no universally accepted funeral rites or traditions that bind the different pagan categories...
Many people dread the thought of having to write an obituary for a loved one, especially a parent. But in some ways the process may actually help you as you remember who your parent was and what...
Funerals are occasions when even the not terribly religious among us take comfort in religion. Most funeral poems mention Jesus Christ, God or another higher power. But when the person being...
Not sure of what to say in times of trouble? A few simple but well-chosen words can bring comfort.
Arranging to pay for a funeral can be overwhelming. Add to this the challenge of shipping a body overseas and you have a task best left to death care professionals. With all of the government...
People grieve for many different reasons. We think immediately of death of a loved one as a reason for grief, but divorce, miscarriage, a family member’s serious illness, job loss and natural...
How you or your children behave at a gravesite is extremely important in showing your respect and sorrow to the family and for the deceased. While etiquette is not outwardly talked about in our...
Writing a sympathy card can be very hard. You want the recipient to know you are thinking of them but want to make sure you say the right thing at a very sensitive time. Here are some tips on...
To behave at a military funeral, you only need to show respect for the decedent and for formal military proceedings. Simply show your reverence and appreciation for the decedent like you would at...
When someone close to you passes on, a video obituary is a meaningful way to pay tribute to the life of the deceased. Even though you have to do some research and pull out all those old photos,...
Dressing for a funeral is different than dressing for any other occasion. You usually dress for yourself but at the funeral, you are dressing out of respect for the deceased and his family. Your...
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