How can you avoid unnecessary funeral expenses?
The funeral is a time to honor the life of a loved one who has passed away. But when planning a memorial, there are many options, products, and services to consider — all of which can be very costly.
40+ Best Funeral Songs About Losing a Child or Infant
Today we’re going to be sharing with you over forty songs about losing a child. This is part of our series on the best and most popular funeral songs. You can read the master list here.
Once when I was small, an extended family member had passed away. It got me thinking, for the first time in my young life, about the fragility of life. I remember asking my mom what she would do if something like that ever happened to me.
Her response: “I would cry and cry and never stop for as long as I lived.”
Powerful Eulogy Examples to Help You Write a Eulogy
Giving a eulogy for a loved one is an important and meaningful task. It’s a joy and a blessing, but can also be a bit intimidating.
So we’ve provided some samples for your inspiration, including short eulogy examples accompanying each.
50+ Beautiful Catholic Funeral Songs & Sacred Music
Music plays a significant role in funeral liturgies. The ideal Catholic funeral songs can serve as a means of prayer, reflection, and emotional support for those gathered to remember, grieve, and celebrate the life of a loved one.
Great music can have a powerful emotional impact on mourners. The best funeral songs offer solace and support to the grieving family while personalizing the service with the departed one’s favorite musical selections.
50+ Greatest Country Funeral Songs For Your Beloved
This list of the best country funeral songs is part of our series on songs for funerals, memorials, and life celebration services. Read the main article here. In that article you will find a list of the top 100 funeral songs, music by genre, and much more.
Music lovers of virtually any age and every walk of life adore country music. From Willie Nelson to Carrie Underwood, these artists hold a special place in our hearts. Country songs can depict every feeling out there, from happy and sad, to in love and silly, and back again.
Today, we’re placing a spotlight on those songs that make saying goodbye to a loved one just a little easier.
Below we have compiled a list of the 45 best country songs. These songs are sure to uplift and inspire you as you grieve your loss and prepare for the funeral.
40 Best Funeral Songs for Grandma
The 40 Best Funeral Songs for Grandma is part of our series on the best and most popular songs for funerals. Read the main article here. You will find a list of the top 100 funeral songs, music by genre, and much more.
The bond between a grandmother and her grandchildren is one that cannot be matched. Grandma has been there for you throughout your whole life… you can’t even remember a time when she wasn’t there.
And now that she’s gone, you are at a loss of words.
The loss of words and the pain you are feeling is completely normal. At this time, when the grief you are feeling over the loss of your grandma knows no words, why not let music speak?
50 Best Funeral Songs for Mom
The 50 Best Funeral Songs for Mom is part of our series on the best and most popular songs for funerals. You can read the …
What Is a Wake? Funeral Wake Meaning & Etiquette
Below you’ll learn everything you need to know about funeral wake meaning and etiquette. What is a wake? How are you expected to act, and what should you expect? What is the proper etiquette for attending a wake?
And the question most of you are probably wondering but are afraid to ask…
Will you need to view the body in an open casket?
100 of the World’s Most Beautiful Wooden Urns
Here are 100 of the world’s most beautiful wooden urns for ashes.
Wood is a stunning, adaptable, and unique material. With so many ways that woodworkers have invented to use various wood types in various ways, there are so very many options available.
So we’ve chosen the best of the best wood urns, and featured them below. Our collection of wooden urns for human ashes has been arranged into five groups to help simplify your browsing:
The 5 Best Ways to Plan Ahead for Funeral Expenses
This article will cover the five best ways to plan ahead for funeral expenses. In brief, these are:
- Plan and pay ahead yourself
- Prepay at a funeral home
- Funeral/burial insurance
- Green burial
- Start a funeral fund
Military Funerals: How to Plan a Veteran’s Funeral
Your beloved armed forces veteran has passed on. How do you plan the perfect funeral to honor his or her memory?
You probably have a lot of questions. How do you schedule a military funeral? Which papers need to be signed and submitted? Is there a specific protocol you need to follow? Who is going to help you with all the government forms?
Read on, and I will walk you through the ins and outs of scheduling a military funeral.
