The Ethics and Etiquette of Social Media and Funerals
Most everyone has a story or recollection about the misuse of social media in a social situation. Incidents range from embarrassing selfies to inappropriate or even vengeful posts. As with much technology, social media s ...
Category: Funeral
Making Way for Choice in Burials
The casket industry in the United States is said to be a 1.5 billion dollar industry, with a typical price tag for a steel coffin coming in at around $2,500. In past decades and until fairly recently, up to 90% of burial ...
Category: Funeral
Finding the Words for a Funeral of a Suicide Victim
Funeral of a Suicide Victim Funerals may be emotionally difficult events under any circumstances, but a service for a suicide victim may present special challenges for everyone involved, from the mourners to the offic ...
Category: Get Ordained Funeral
Lincoln’s Funeral Ride Home
The U.S. recently marked the 150-year anniversary of the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. CBS News covered the occasion with an essay focused on Lincoln's funeral train and the account of that long and emotion ...
Category: Funeral
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