Funeral Viewing

Writing an obituary for a funeral can obviously be a daunting task. The writer often feels intense pressure--not to make a mistake, to correctly represent a deceased loved one, to write something that resonates for the many people who will read it. So how might one write an obituary and feel good about it? First, write the... more »

Responding to sympathy cards is amongst the hardest tasks to complete when faced with the death of a loved one. Etiquette is often far from your mind, since you are in a state of grief, but it is not something that should be overlooked. Sympathy cards are sent as a token of understanding or the attempt to understand and sympathize... more »

Planning a funeral is a terrible ordeal for those who are left behind. It is important to make the ceremony and everything about the burial absolutely as the deceased would have wished. Often this will mean planning for a viewing before the funeral itself, and in some cases that viewing will take place in the home of the deceased. more »

Cremation versus a traditional funeral with burial is on the rise due to a number of factors. The cost to cremate someone equals about one-third that of a traditional funeral. The other reason for the increase involves environmental concerns. With fewer sites available for burial locations due to land consumption, people are taking... more »

There are few things in life more devastating than the death of a child, and planning a funeral for a child while you are still in mourning is difficult. If you are in this situation, then you are not alone. While it is hard to think about the business of planning right now, it is necessary in order to move forward. There is a lot to... more »