Pets Can Be Experts at Comforting People in Times of Grief
The poet Joseph Duemer writes, "There are some simple truths inside the world's complexity, and the dogs know what they are." Throughout history, people have declared their appreciation for their pets' undying loyalty an ...
Category: Funeral
With This Joint Checking Account I Thee Wed…or Not.
In modern partnerships, money is at least as difficult a subject to talk about as sex, and maybe more difficult. Personal finances can be closely associated with security, identity and trust. The joint checking account u ...
Category: Wedding Planning
Mom at the Bachelorette Party
In recent years, the bachelorette party has received a good amount of attention. The gals-only party is a relative newcomer, however, to the typical American wedding agenda. It is only since the mid-to-late '90s that a n ...
Category: Wedding Planning
What Newlyweds Do With the Cash
Even as the traditional registry continues to thrive, cash and cash cards are increasingly popular options for the modern wedding gift. Couples are less shy about requesting money, and some guests welcome the opportunity ...
Category: Marriage
Wisconsin Moves to Legally Recognize Hmong Weddings
The Hmong population in Wisconsin is over 49,000, and climbing. The community has seen steady growth in the Midwest and elsewhere in the United States. As with many minority cultures, people have often struggled to hold ...
Category: Perform a Wedding
Adventure Weddings May Be the Next Big Thing
For some brides and grooms, a walk down the aisle just isn't enough to commemorate one of the biggest moments in their lives. These are the people who take the adage to heart: the family that plays together, stays togeth ...
Category: Ceremonies
Facts You May Not Know About Death
You just never know. Some evening you may find yourself as a plus one at a funeral directors' convention or need some snappy chitchat at a Halloween party. In any case, it is best to be prepared. The following are some f ...
Category: Get Ordained Funeral
On Not Getting Married
Not Getting Married Of the many marriage options on the banquet table these days, one is spoken of less often than others that is, not to marry at all. The decision to marry is deeply personal. Weddings, joyous and lo ...
Category: Get Ordained
Top Ten Tips for a Wedding Your Guests Will Enjoy
Top Ten Tips for a Wedding Sure, your wedding promises to be one of the greatest days of your life, but what about your guests? A wedding is a party, after all, and as such, the hosts have a responsibility to attend t ...
Category: Get Ordained Wedding Planning
How to Take a Look at Your Child’s Future Spouse
The saying goes, "You don't get a second chance at a first impression," but when it comes to your children's chosen partners, you might cut them a little slack. Maybe he wields a toothpick a little too energetically at ...
Category: Marriage