Memorial Services

It's difficult enough when a friend passes; when the site of burial is unknown it is impossible to pay your respects with any sense of closure. Finding the burial place of a friend is a...

After losing a loved one, it can be difficult to take care of the responsibilities for setting up the memorial service, mass and burial. With the help of your church and community, these...

The broken heart has been a subject of interest for centuries. From poetry to medicine, philosophers and scientists alike have tried to understand what, exactly, a broken heart is. In general, the...

For most of us, pets are members of our family just as much as people, and the loss of a pet can be devastating and leave a hole in the family. It can be hard to think of the perfect way to...

After the death of a loved one making the funeral arrangements can be a stressful during a very emotional time. Though it is a difficult time there are a lot of details that must be attended to....

The death of North Carolina's Shaniya Davis hit hard within the community and nationwide. As many wonder just how to donate to the Shaniya Davis fund. This is how.

Planting a tree in remembrance of a loved one is a meaningful way to honor a life. Trees symbolize strength and longevity, and their growth year after year provides a unique memorial. In addition,...

The death of a loved one is one of the most devastating events in life. Getting through this takes a long time and requires that a person make a major adjustment to their life. It takes time to...

A memorial speech is also called a eulogy. The purpose of a memorial is to recognize the meritorious deeds of someone who has died. The memorial speech is usually read at the burial site. Loved...

Not sure what you want to do to your body after you die? Tired of the same old options of burial or cremation? Want someone to make good use of your body after you die? Well, you can donate...

Choosing memorial photos of a loved one who has passed away is often a hard thing to do for the immediate family. But it is often the case as the family prepares for the wake. Some choose just...

The loss of a loved one can be a very difficult time. Celebrate the life, achievements and happy memories of your loved one to keep a positive focus. Remembering and memorializing the deceased...

Tips and suggestions on how you can help someone in grief who just suffered a loss. Knowing exactly what to do and say can be the hardest part. Find out what you can do to help someone through the...

The loss of a loved one is tragic, no matter the circumstances surrounding the death. When it comes to grieving and then moving forward with life, finding a way to pay tribute to your loved one's...

Memorial candle lighting ceremonies have become a popular way to remember the deceased, while helping surviving friends and family grieve. Not only are these ceremonies held during wakes,...

Cemetery headstone rubbings are unusual decorative ideas that you can display in your home to pay homage to your ancestral roots. Although headstone rubbings are easy to do, before you attempt to...

Planning a funeral is no easy task. There are many details to tend to and can be very similar to planning a wedding with the exception of a shorter timeframe for planning. We are never really...

Mourning is a natural process that is necessary to recover from a loss--whether that loss is the death of a loved one, the break-up of a relationship, a job lay-off, a serious financial downturn,...

Memorials are an important part of every culture. They allow people to remember a deceased loved one or an important public figure. Memorials are a meaningful tribute and a way for the deceased...

Monuments or memorials serve not only as a record of birth and death, but as an expression of the life that a person lived. As a result, a lot of time and consideration go into the design of a...

Losing a child is one of the hardest things to live through, and to get past. You may find yourself not being able to let go of the belongings of that child, or you may want to keep their bedroom...

To some it was a heartbreak, a sadness that encumbered the souls whom found a beloved actor, and friend to many; left to a better place on Monday loosing the bodies fight with cancer that Patrick...

It's been eight years since those attacks on 9/11. Do you remember where you were when you heard about it? I certainly do. My son had changed colleges and I had just taken him to Savannah, Georgia...

Remembering and honoring the victims of the September 11th terrorist attack is an important duty for all Americans. It reminds us that freedom isn't free and that we, as Americans, really do live...

Decorating a grave site can serve as a memorial to the deceased. There is no wrong way to decorate a grave site unless in doing so you break the law or violate the policies of the cemetery. In any...

The Congressman Edward Kennedy, known to most as Ted, has passed leaving a legacy nearly unsurpassed in this nation. Whether you were for or against his politics, you can still honor his service...

Death is unavoidable and tragic. Sometimes we think we are prepared for it, but when it actually happens it's a huge blow. Or it happens out of the blue, and shocks us to our core. I recently...

Losing a child is one of the most devastating events a parent can face. While you may not be able to understand their pain fully, your thoughtfulness and appreciation for their child's life will...

Grandparents are a special part of a child's life. What mom and dad won't get them or let them do, grandma and grandpa will. They become life's little conspirators with a gleam in their eyes. So...

One of the most trying challenges in a firefighter's life is the loss of a fellow firefighter. You must override the emotions and mourning of the loss, along with an investigation into the death,...

The most difficult aspect of one’s life is the possibility that someone that is very close to them may one day pass away. Sometimes we all hope that everyone will reach their golden years and...

A memorial service is similar to a funeral, but the remains of the deceased person are not present at a memorial service. You can plan this type of service to resemble a formal funeral, or make it...

It used to be that every few months the media would alert us of the passing of a relatively famous person. Every now and again, that person would be a major star. But lately with deaths of Ed...

There is nothing simple about the death of a loved one. Perhaps there is a loved one in your life that has passed away, but you find yourself continuing to think about them. It is important for...

It may be one of the hardest things you have to do—writing an obituary for a mother. Very often, that means a family has lost its centerpiece and the glue that held it together. The obituary is a...

Death is part of the living process. To love, is to lose. We all understand this, however it does not make the loss of a loved one any easier to cope with. There are some deaths that we can see...

When a favorite celebrity of ours dies, it is easy to be overcome with emotion. In such cases it is common to want to join in community activities to honor the deceased such as public memorial...

The loss of a loved one through death is difficult, whether that loved one was a child, parent, sibling, spouse, friend or even a beloved pet. Once the initial shock from losing them lessens, it...

Have you always wanted a tattoo, but could not bring yourself to actually go thru with it? Well, I have. I don't enjoy pain, at all. And the thought of causing myself pain, now that's just nuts,...

Memorial benches can be a meaningful way to honor a deceased love one while offering a restful spot for people to sit and enjoy a park or garden. However, securing a memorial bench isn't always...

People who regularly play basketball for a team or just for exercise and fun sometimes leave us too early. Family and close friends of the deceased may wish to pay tribute to the player. A...

After the loss of a loved one or friend, holding a memorial brunch or luncheon in their memory is a wonderful way to bring people together. It is not a sad occasion because you are bringing...

On Memorial Day people all over the US will be making visits to the burial sites of their beloved family and friends. It is a good idea to do a little research and planning before you go to be...

When someone you love passes away, the grief can sometimes be unbearable. Having a memorial place to visit with your love one can keep their memory alive and be a great source of comfort for...

Here in Georgia a young boy in the fifth grade hung himself because he was being bullied. I cannot imagine how helpless he felt. This just breaks my heart that in this day and age our school...

When a family member or friend passes away, it can be difficult to say all that you feel about how special that particular individual was to you. Tribute memorial cards are a nice way to convey...

Sunday, April 19, marks the 14th anniversary of the bombing of the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in downtown Oklahoma City. This incident, committed by domestic terrorists, killed 168 people...

It's a bittersweet responsibility to make a funeral memorial board, and you want it to be perfect. The object of a funeral board is to celebrate the life of the deceased, and is best accomplished...

My father passed away on December 15th. His birthday rolled around on February 22. I would prefer to celebrate the day he was brought into the world, rather than the day he left it. If you choose,...

It seems a daunting task---in the middle of unspeakable grief, plan and carry out a service that truly captures the essence of a loved one who has passed. However, when tragedy strikes, you may...