What should you do with a military funeral flag? What is the proper military funeral flag etiquette?
Let’s find out.
10 Things the (Shady) Funeral Home Won’t Tell You
There are so many tips out there for planning a funeral that you may feel overwhelmed by all options.
Many of the guides and how-to manuals are put out there by funeral homes, and, while most funeral information is truly meant to be helpful, there may be a few things the funeral home or director may not tell you unless you inquire specifically.
10 Best Free Memorial Websites & How to Use Them
Today we’re going to take a look at the best memorial websites where you can create an online memorial for your loved one – for free.
Memorial websites are very helpful because they provide a space for everything relating to your loved one’s memorial. You can post the obituary, funeral information, and photos. With some sites, you can even accept donations, create a timeline of your loved one’s life, and allow others to comment with stories, memories, and condolences.
While you can always share your own tributes and the funeral announcement and more on your social media pages, memorial websites allow you to keep everything in one space that is dedicated to your loved one.
Here are the best ways to do this for free.
What Are Cremains? (& What to Do with Them)
You may have heard the term “cremains” and wondered what it is and where it came from. We’re here to help you find out!
Funeral Etiquette: An Essential Guide for What to Say & Do
Let’s talk about funeral etiquette.
Attending a funeral isn’t something that happens every day. What are you supposed to say and do? And perhaps more importantly, what are you not supposed to say and do?
25 Most Beautiful Butterfly Urns for Ashes
Today we’re going to show you 25 of the most beautiful butterfly urns.
Cultures all over the world have come to revere the butterfly as a symbol of death. Historically, the winged creature is a sign of a departing soul fluttering off to the next world. They represent a beautiful part of the tragedy of death: the transformation of life.
But for many others, they simply love butterflies for their undisputed beauty, fragility, and elegance. Whether it is for the rich symbolism or as a cherished favorite, butterflies are among the most popular designs for cremation urns.
50 Encouraging Sympathy Messages for Loss of Wife
The loss of a wife is one of the most difficult trials anyone can go through. And the idea of “moving on” after such a loss? No one should ask that of a husband who truly loved his wife.
There are no words that can describe what someone must go through as they grieve the loss of their beloved.
You can imagine (or, we pray not, remember) losing your own spouse. It would be like losing a significant part of yourself. Such a loss creates an empty space that cannot be filled. In such circumstances, if someone says, “we are sorry for your loss,” you often do not know what to make of those words.
If you wouldn’t want to hear empty words that do little to ease your sorrow, you should understand that others may also feel the same.
Nevertheless, if you know someone who has recently been through the loss of a wife, it is important to say something. Saying nothing can cause the grieving person to feel that their hurt does not matter, and that their wife left an imprint on them alone and no one else.
How to Comfort Someone: 83 Practical Ideas
How can you bring comfort to someone who is grieving, crying, sad, or stressed? Maybe they lost a loved one, or maybe they are experiencing grief over the loss of a relationship, job, a life opportunity, or any of those million and one other things that get to us.
You want to provide help, comfort, and support for your friend. That’s great! But… how, exactly, do you do this?
How Many Urns Can Be Buried in One Plot?
The loss of a loved one is always a difficult period in the lives of family members. Of the many decisions that you need to make, one of the most important is what to do with the remains.
The choices are perhaps even more varied when it comes to cremation. Today, we’re going to look at everything you need to know to answer this specific question: How many urns can be buried in one plot?
Leaving a Legacy: How to Craft a Life Worth Passing On
Leaving a legacy means two things.
Today, we’re going to talk about both of those things.
What to Write in a Sympathy Card: 50 Easy & Inspired Ideas
There’s no easy way to write a sympathy card. The grieving family has just experienced tremendous sorrow. What can you say that will make the pain go away?
What You Need to Know About Above Ground Burial
We all know a little something about ground burial. But what about above ground burial?
The fate of all people, of every culture, lies six feet below the ground. No matter who you are, no matter who you know, one day you will die. You loved ones will tasked with what happens to your body.
When that time comes, if you’ve planned your funeral, you will have chosen a burial option. Otherwise the decision will be left to those who survive you and know you well enough to choose what will best honor your legacy.
Nowadays, most people choose cremation, followed closely by a traditional casket burial. But what if you want something a little different, something a little more?
There are many ways to be honorably buried. There are many methods of preservation which cultures of the past created so that the cold, unfeeling Earth would not have the final claim over their loved ones.
These options are still available. Let’s take a look at your above ground burial choices.
