Memorial Services

How to cope after losing your Mom

By FUSILLI1OF4

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If you are like me, burying your Mom was the hardest thing you will ever have to do. Knowing that she is gone is still unimaginable and maybe the reality hasn't hit you yet no matter how long since she passed. First, I offer my condolences to ... more »

How to deal with the death of your dad

By Elizabethknows

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Have you losted your father? I understand and I can give you some steps to deal with it better... more »

How to Fold and Display your memorial flag.

By mfdc

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This article teaches you how to fold a Burial size flag so that your flag looks like the one in the photo... more »

How to Hold a Vigil After Someone's Death

By Serafina

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It's a difficult time when someone passes on unexpectedly and you are left behind to figure out all the pieces as to why. There is comfort to be found in the company of others who miss that person just as much. If there is a tragic accident or if ... more »

How to Laugh Through the Pain of Loss

By AutumnLeavz

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The loss of a loved one is not easy. In fact it might be the hardest thing you will ever have to endure. However, the best way to deal with loss is with happiness. Do give yourself time to mourn of course but try to think of the good times and ... more »

How to Plan an Atheist's Funeral

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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You want to say good-bye to your loved one with a beautiful traditional funeral but your loved one was an atheist and you want to respect that belief. Follow these tips to take religion out of the equation and plan an atheist's funeral... more »

How to Prepare to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By KingdomPeoples

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Carrying the weight of losing your mother, dealing with the organization of a proper home going ceremony, PLUS designing a funeral program, writing a eulogy or obituary cannot be simplified in any possible way. Whether you had the best of times ... more »

How to Really Celebrate Memorial Day!

By 2besure

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Memorial Day used to be a solemn day of mourning, a sacred day of remembrance to honor those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. Businesses were closed for the day,and towns held parades in honor of fallen heroes. It saddens me to see ... more »

How to Support a Friend Grieving the Loss of a Loved One

By Donna Piko-Jones

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When we experience the death of a loved one, all of our friends rally around us for the few days of the viewing and the funeral. Unfortunately, after those short days we are left with no one. Our friends abandon us because they don't know what ... more »

How to afford a funeral when you dont have money

By brandy1123

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funeral without much finances.. more »

How to Choose A Memorial Tree

By JasneJ

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Planting memorial trees for loved ones takes some thought & planning. Here are some special trees I think are great and do not create problems after planting... more »

How to Choose a Pet Mortuary

By Melissa Maroff

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Losing a beloved pet may seem like one of the bleakest times in your life—and it can be tough to make decisions while experiencing such sadness. That is why it’s important to choose a dependable pet mortuary with professional, caring people that ... more »

How to Cope With the Loss of a Pet

By Melissa Maroff

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Anyone who loses a pet knows it can be like losing a family member. Although recovery might take a while—there are different ways to find comfort—as well as honor your beloved companion... more »

How to make a diamond from a loved ones remains

By torque63

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This a very unique company that uses the carbon the we are made of to be added to the creation of a diamond. These are very attractive created diamonds that will have a very personal sentimental value... more »

How to Plan the Music for a Funeral Service

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Planning a funeral service can be a daunting task, with many decisions and considerations to be made. One of those decisions is planning the music that will be played throughout the funeral service... more »

How to Support Someone Who is Grieving

By Sendblock

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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 disasters are just some of the other reasons people ... more »

How to Get Through Your First Valentine's Day after a Spouse's Death

By Jane Smith

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Milestones after a spouse's death can reignite your grief, especially in the first year. Valentine's Day can be particularly hard, due to "survivor guilt." It's something that you must deal with so you can move forward... more »

How to Plan a Theme Funeral

By Sharon Potter-Case

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Final arrangements are the last thing one can do to show their love and respect for the deceased. The Theme Funeral has become increasingly more popular in the last decade; It provides a more light hearted approach to an otherwise difficult task... more »

How to Plan a Wake

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The wake traditionally involved a period of time when friends and relatives literally stayed awake with the body of the deceased until it was taken to the church for the funeral or to the cemetery for burial. These days, a wake is usually held in ... more »

How to Celebrate Heath Ledger's Life

By alanmd23

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Heath Ledger was a Hollywood actor and Oscar Nominee who recently passed away. This has been tragic news that has left fans, admirers, his family and the media shocked. After the mourning phase has passed, it will be time to celebrate Heath’s ... more »

How to Celebrate Remembrance Day in Britain

By Simon Arms, eHow UK

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Remembrance Day is celebrated throughout the British Commonwealth in Canada, South Africa, Australia and Britain in order to remember those that lost their live in the two world wars. First organised in 1919 by George V, it falls on November the ... more »

How to Choose a Funeral Director

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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The death of a loved one is one of the most difficult times in our lives—it is also a time when we have to remain practical and pragmatic in order to choose a funeral director, funeral home and services for our lost loved one. To choose a funeral ... more »

How to Choose a Funeral Home

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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A funeral is a one-shot deal—you only have one chance to get it right. Choosing a funeral home is an important decision that you have to feel comfortable with. Your choice can be based on a variety of factors. Follow the steps below to help make ... more »

How to Dress for a Memorial Service

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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A memorial service is a solemn occasion. It provides emotional support to the bereaved and offers an opportunity for friends and family to come to terms with the fact that a death has occurred, providing closure. Your attire for the memorial ... more »

How to Be a Pallbearer

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Being a pallbearer is a weighty responsibility. Practice an upbeat attitude while maintaining the respectful stoicism that funerals require. Remember that you are a representative of the family of the deceased, so act accordingly... more »

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