Let’s talk about funeral procession etiquette.
What do you do when you see a funeral procession going down the street? Do you pull over? What if you’re walking down the street? Or, perhaps even more importantly, what if you’re in a funeral procession?
If you’ve wondered to yourself what the proper protocol is regarding funeral processions, we’re here to shed some light on any questions you may have.
Let’s begin.
In today’s society and throughout history, funeral directors have gotten a bad rap. Thanks to scary stories, movies, and breathless tabloid headlines, funeral directors are still thought of by many people as dark shadows of the night come to “undertake” your loved one into the mysterious lair that is the back of the funeral home (where they most certainly live, by the way).
More realistically, they are thought of as antisocial creeps, or shady salespeople at best.
But with the exception of a few (and they shall remain unnamed), most funeral directors are normal hard-working men and women, just like you and me, trying to make a small difference in this world while also making a living for their own families.
Here is a list of seven things you didn’t know about funeral directors and the necessary work they do.
Are you considering home burial for yourself or a loved one? Can you bury someone in your backyard if you want to?
The quick answer to these questions is “yes.”
While home funerals and burials are generally still viewed as old-fashioned alternatives to funeral services and cemeteries, they are making a comeback as a “green” alternative.
Of course, there are always legal and practical caveats, and we’ll cover some of those today. But no matter the reasons you are looking into home burial, whether personal, religious, or financial, it’s a really good idea to know the facts before you dig in.
We’ve done our best to gather those facts for you here. Let’s take a look.
You need answers to some important questions: How much do cremation urns cost? How can I save money when buying an urn for ashes?
In this article, we’re going to provide simple and helpful answers. We’ll also cover some crucial info about cremation urns that you will be glad to learn.
Lastly, we’ll share some tried-and-true tips to help you save big when shopping for quality cremation urns.
Can Catholics be cremated?
The short answer is yes, the Catholic Church permits cremation. However, the Vatican has issued guidelines on cremation and what can be done with the ashes.
Let’s learn about what the Catholic Church teaches about cremation.
Today we’ll be sharing with you 10 keepsake memorial gifts for the loss of a beloved daughter.
Understandably, there are no words comforting enough for a loved one who is dealing with the pain of losing a child. Sometimes the only thing you can do to provide a little bit of peace is to offer your friend a sympathy gift along with your condolences.
Today we’re going to be talking about the meaning and history behind leaving coins on a grave. Have you ever seen a penny, nickel, dime, or even quarter sitting on a headstone? You may have wondered who left it there, and why.
As it turns out, someone didn’t accidentally lose the contents of their wallet while visiting the cemetery. And no, ghosts probably aren’t leaving the coins there, either. Coins on graves are left intentionally by people who stop by the grave to pay their respects.
Let’s take a more detailed look at this practice, and what it signifies.
How do you find a grave in a cemetery?
Sometimes in life, we have occasion to locate the headstone of a loved one or an ancestor we’ve never even met.
Today we’re going to dive into this relatively unusual but pertinent endeavor. If you’re starting from square 1, this can be a daunting task. Especially with older cemeteries, or ones not attached to an active funeral home.
In this article we provide what you need to know to find a specific grave, headstone, or final resting place.
But first let’s take a look at why you might be trying to find a grave.
Today we’re going to be sharing with you ten meaningful and beautiful sympathy gifts for loss of a brother.
To lose a brother, whether in old age or tragically young, is a terribly hard thing. For a loss like this, sometimes giving their grieving siblings a gift shows that you care more than mere words ever could.
In this article, we have sympathy gift ideas for young and old, for sisters and brothers. So no matter who you need to find that perfect gift for, we’re here to help.
Let’s look together.
“Should I go to the funeral? I really… just… don’t want to. Is it disrespectful to not go? What should I do?”
Don’t worry. You are not the first person to ask this question! We’d all like for the answer to be simple and straightforward – a definite, certain, no-doubt-about-it here’s what to do.
But the truth is that there are many reasons why you may not want to go to the service.
So the answer to whether or not you should attend a particular funeral, especially if you don’t want to, can be complicated.
Let’s talk about it.
A special birthday is coming up, or perhaps it is today. But your loved one is no longer here with you.
How do you wish someone happy birthday in heaven?
Below, we have several ways to wish your loved one a happy heavenly birthday. We’ll also think about birthday wishes from heaven, on your birthday. And we’ll close it out with some ideas for how to celebrate your loved one’s posthumous birthday.
What is a celebration of life service? Is this different from a funeral? What should you expect if you’ve been invited to or plan on going to one? What should you wear, and is there any other etiquette that you need to be aware of?
Today, we’re going to be answering these questions for you. We’ll talk all about life celebrations and what to expect. With this information in mind, you’ll be better prepared before you attend one.
Let’s explore together.
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