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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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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Are Funeral Pyres Still a Thing?
Funeral pyres are a common fixture in medieval television shows, and have been used throughout history in many cultures. But are they legal for modern Americans? And if so, where can you get a fiery sendoff?
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Dying as They Lived: Unique Funerals Through History
While funerals are typically a somber time of quiet reflection, they don't have to be if the departed didn't want theirs to be. Here are some celebrity funerals that were creative tributes to those who passed.
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Embalming: An Ancient Art in Modern Times
Embalming is one of those things we know gets done, but we rarely think about. From its ancient origins to its popularization in America after the death of President Lincoln, it has a rather interesting history.
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Consider Sustainability When Making Funeral Arrangements
Death is an uncomfortable subject, but for many, it can be an opportunity to give back to the world one last time. From eco-caskets to being "turned into a tree", there are a variety of options for sustainability.
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Interesting International Funeral Customs
While images of caskets, veils, and black ties come to mind for most Americans when we think about funerals, other countries and cultures around the world bury their dead and mourn their loss in entirely different ways.
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Death Positivity: Changing How We View Mortality
In our deathphobic culture, death is something most people will go out of their way to avoid talking about. Now one group is practicing death wellness, helping people find happiness and confront anxiety about death.
7 Unique Ways to Memorialize a Lost Loved One
It's always hard to lose a loved one. And you may want a nontraditional memorial for them. From planting a tree to taking a road trip, there are many ways to uniquely honor your dearly departed friend or family member.
Planning a Funeral
After losing a loved one, most people are devastated. It gets even more difficult when you have to plan a funeral for the deceased. If you don't know where to begin, check out this guide on planning a funeral.
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