Saying Goodbye
The death of a loved one has a way of confounding and crippling even the strongest of individuals. It is never easy to lose someone close to you, and this means that you are going to go through a lot of emotions before y ...
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Don’t Want a Traditional Burial? Consider Cremation or Resomation
The combination of traditional Christian-derived funerary practice and the rise of both undertaking and embalming during the Civil War have resulted in most people having funerals with their embalmed bodies in caskets, f ...
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What No One Tells You About the Grieving Process
If you've lost someone recently, you are probably quite familiar with grief. It's something people experience in many different ways, despite what you may have been told. You may think you should follow a specific order ...
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Questions to Ask Your Funeral Director
Losing someone close to you is one of the hardest things you may ever have to endure. Knowing that you are never going to see the person again in this lifetime can leave you with many negative emotions. It doesn't matter ...
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Four Ways to Honor Lost Loved Ones at Your Wedding
One of the most difficult things couples can encounter when getting married is figuring out how to honor ones who have passed away. When you have lost people close to you, it often feels important to remember them as par ...
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A Memorial Service for Miscarriage
Miscarriage, still birth, and infant loss seem to be a bit of a taboo subject. It's hard to think of the right words to say to a grieving mother and father who just lost their child, no matter at what point they lost the ...
Category: Funeral Ceremonies
Alternatives to a Funeral
When someone dies, it seems to be expected that a funeral will follow soon after. However, there are some times when a family does not want to have a funeral. Maybe it is because you do not have enough money to pay for a ...
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Proper Funeral Etiquette
A funeral is something that can be difficult to prepare yourself for. It doesn't necessarily matter how close you were to the person who has passed away, it is often an emotional affair and something that isn't easy. Sti ...
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Is a Home Funeral Right for You?
A home funeral is a great way to soften the burden of planning and paying for a traditional service. You are already dealing with the loss of someone you loved, and all of the logistics of a funeral can just add insult t ...
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Coping With News of Your Imminent Death
Whether it's cancer or some other chronic illness, hearing that you are only expected to live for a few more weeks or months can come as quite a shock. It may make you feel like a time bomb, and you may not be sure how t ...
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