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5 Things People Don't Tell You About Funerals

Planning a funeral service can feel overwhelming, especially when already managing the grief of a loss. We hope this article will lift the weight of stress, and help you find the best way to honor your late loved one.

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Traditional Funeral Alternatives You May Want To Explore

One thing is certain: death is a shared experience. While we tend avoid such thoughts it's crucial to consider how you'd like to be honored in death. Exploring these burial alternatives is a great place to start.

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Honoring a Loved When You Aren’t Invited to a Private Memorial

Attending a funeral or memorial service may not always be possible. With careful consideration for the family in mind, we share these alternatives for finding ways to honor a loved one and the connection you had.

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Why Funerals Are an Important Part of the Grieving Process

Navigating loss can be difficult terrain but there is often solace in knowing that we are not alone in the experience. We explore the importance of the grieving process, and how community helps bring healing after loss.

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How To Talk to People at a Funeral

With grief often relegated to the shadows, it can be difficult to know how to behave at a funeral or celebration of life service. When the inevitable day arrives, we hope these tips will help you navigate the nuance.

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A Guide To Writing and Delivering a Eulogy To Celebrate a Loved One's Life

Delivering a eulogy can be overwhelming. Grappling with grief and memories, it can be difficult to know what to include, and how to best honor a late loved one. We share this guide to help you through the process.

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8 Tips for a Celebration of Life Service

A celebration of life ceremony is a beautiful way to honor late loved ones and the lives they lived. We offer some insights and tips on how to prepare such a service and encourage other celebrants to honor their life.

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Considering Different Burial Options

It's likely that when we think of burial options the traditional burial comes to mind; here we explore other options from cremation to space burial. With such options available, it may be time to consider an alternative.

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Have You Been Asked To Speak at a Funeral? Here Are Some Tips

Being asked to offer a reading at a funeral is a great honor, but can feel daunting to many. Public speaking is a great fear for many people. We include some tips to navigate the intricacies of speaking at a funeral.

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Open-Air Funerals in Zoroastrianism

The Zoroastrian faith is ancient in its origins, but there are many who still practice this religion today. One of the unique practices they incorporate are open-air funerals, using dakhmas to dispose of remains.

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