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How to Arrange a New Orleans Jazz Funeral Procession

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Funerals are an occasion to celebrate life and in New Orleans, death is not seen as a loss but a release from this life. Jazz was born in New Orleans, so it's only fitting the music is used in a commemoration of life. Jazz funerals are often held ... more »

How to Arrange for a Military Funeral

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Arranging any funeral is a very difficult task emotionally, but this sad duty can have a deeper meaning with a military funeral. Active military and military veterans, unless dishonorably discharged, are eligible for a military funeral and burial ... more »

How to Arrange for Burial in Australia

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Sometimes it's expected and other times it's not, but when a death in the family occurs it proves to be very difficult. It can be more difficult trying to plan a funeral in a country such as Australia, especially when you're unfamiliar with the ... more »

How to Choose a Casket

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Choosing a casket is not only an emotional journey a loved one of the deceased must take, it is also a financial and practical one. With hundreds of caskets to choose from, how do you know which is the right one? Use these steps to learn a little ... more »

How to Choose a Cremation Urn

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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One of the hardest things a person will have to do for a loved one is plan their funeral. If the final wish of the deceased was to be cremated, then the selection of a cremation urn will be necessary. This can be an emotional selection and ... more »

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 Embalm a Mummy

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Losing a loved one is difficult enough without worrying about whether or not the person will be granted passage to the afterlife. While mummification isn't a necessity, it's believed to increase the likelihood of immortality. Trouble is, ... 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 Interpret a Poem

By expertelement

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People who write poetry are expressing their feelings or the fantasys. Poetry some times cannot be shared because the author may feel judged by how the poem is interpreted by those who read it. Take for instance this poem about the events of Nine ... more »

How to Keep Money In Your Pocket - Shopping Around

By Tonig

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There are situations in your life where, if you shop around, you can save money. These include grocery shopping, prescription drugs, and planning your funeral... 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 Make Viewing Arrangements for a Body

By eHow Culture & Society Editor

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Upon the death of a person, funeral arrangements need to be made. Along with those funeral arrangements, viewing arrangements also need to be made. Viewings are usually held for a day or two before the funeral at the funeral home. A special ... more »

How to Pick Music for a Funeral

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Picking music for a funeral can be a difficult task--especially when you are grieving. Make the grief process easier by following these tips and finding funeral songs that best represent your emotions and your memories of your loved one... more »

How to Plan an Atheist's Funeral

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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 Plan Your Own Funeral

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Planning your own funeral and making cemetery arrangements ahead of time can save your family members a great deal of stress, anxiety, emotional upheaval and financial burden in the event of your death. While nobody likes to be morbid, planning ... 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 Ship Cremation Remains

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When a loved one passes and his wishes are to be cremated, shipping those cremation remains, or cremains, to another location doesn't have to be a hassle. Follow these guidelines to make certain that your loved one's cremation remains will arrive ... 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 write a sympathy letter

By BLC-Girl

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When we or someone close to us experiences a loss, it can be a very traumatic time for everyone touched by the loss. It is important to show our loved ones support when they have experienced a loss. A simple way to do this is with a thoughtful ... more »

How to Write an Obituary People Will Remember

By SeventhSibling

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Obituaries have a tendency to be dry and heavily laden with a list of deceased and surviving relatives. Think back about obituaries you have read. What do you recall from them? Maybe it was the age of the deceased, unusually young or old at ... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By ashleighmiller

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Thankfully, my mother is still alive and well. However, I used to work for the obituary department of a large newspaper, and I know how challenging it can be to write one. It's particularly difficult for family members who may be overcome with ... more »

How to Write Your Mother's Obituary

By VallartaVixen

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Writing an obituary is never easy but writing one for a close family member such as your mother is even more difficult. It's important to remember what the purpose of an obituary is; it's to inform others of the passing of a person. The service ... more »