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What Is a Cemetery Sexton? (Plus Other Cemetery Jobs)

October 31, 2024July 4, 2022 by The Editorial Team

Few kids announce in 3rd grade class that they want to be a cemetery sexton when they grow up. Even adults rarely imagine working at a cemetery as a viable career.

After all, it’s not exactly a social affair, as the main clientele of cemeteries can’t talk. Nor is it popular, because death is something we all tend to want to avoid.

Still, wherever there is work to be done, it must be managed well to ensure the work stays smooth and orderly. A disorganized cemetery would be a nightmare for the already-grieving family members and friends of the deceased. Hence the need for a caretaker; a sexton.

Funeral Costs: Here’s What to Expect, and How to Pay

September 24, 2024July 2, 2022 by Karen Roldan

Every year the cost of dying goes up. So the question is, how do you deal with the rising cost of a funeral? Now is the time to start thinking about your funeral before you “need” it.

Don’t wait until your time has come or your loved one has passed. Plan your funeral and plan for the funeral costs associated with it now. Doing so, you’ll get ahead of the inflation that is sure to come.

Read on to find out some helpful suggestions and insightful information on how to plan and pay for the funeral arrangements.

50 Encouraging Sympathy Messages for Loss of Husband

December 7, 2023June 27, 2022 by The Editorial Team

What to say to a woman who has lost her husband?

Losing a spouse is one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. While everyone mourns the death of a husband in their own way, there are some things that you, their friend, coworker, or family member, may do to help make the process a little bit easier.

Grieving is a process that takes time. It is important to have support from friends and family during this difficult time.

If you are looking for the right words for a loss of husband message, here are some thoughtful and heartfelt phrases that may help.

Funeral Crowning: Here’s What You Need to Know

October 2, 2023June 20, 2022 by The Editorial Team

A funeral crowning ceremony – have you ever heard of it? Today we’re going to talk all about it.

A funeral is often thought to be a sad event. Yes, it is a time for mourning and final goodbyes. It’s that final moment, that one last glimpse, before they are committed back to the earth.

Many cultures have held the significance of a cherished death with different kinds of celebrations.

In America, traditionally most families would have a markedly similar funeral process: from the wake to the funeral service and committal, followed by a repast where more casual, informal unity can be expressed.

In modern times, varied cultural expressions have come to the fore. One among the many cultures in the western world is the culture of African-descendants, African-Americans and Black-Canadians, whose ancestral practices mixed with Christian beliefs to form what is distinctly viewable as their own kind of Christian traditions.

Among those traditions is a fairly new one: the crowning ceremony.

Questions about the Body and Cremation are Answered

How Is a Body Prepared for Cremation?

September 24, 2024June 14, 2022 by Karen Roldan

How do they prepare a body for cremation?

This is a frequent question people have when a loved one has died and they chose cremation.

Once the funeral home has picked up the body, what happens? How long until the cremation takes place? Where will your loved one be until the cremation occurs? Does the body have to be embalmed?

21 Best Gospel Funeral Songs

July 24, 2023June 13, 2022 by The Editorial Team

Today we will be sharing our favorite gospel funeral songs. We’ve chosen a range of different singers and time periods so that you have plenty of options. Funerals are tough on everyone involved, but the right song can help lighten the day as you honor and remember your loved one through music.

These timeless tracks will allow funeral attendees to hear their emotions expressed, yet with a gospel note of hope. Each song in its own way demonstrates how death is not the end, thanks to God’s grace.

Even though we grieve deeply, there is great joy in entering the presence of God when our life has finished.

So be inspired! Read on to uncover our top picks for the 21 best gospel funeral songs.

10 Best Free Memorial Websites & How to Use Them

July 24, 2023June 6, 2022 by Daniel Szczesniak

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)

July 24, 2023May 31, 2022 by Daniel Szczesniak

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

September 24, 2024May 22, 2022 by Daniel Szczesniak

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?

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50 Meaningful Loss of Grandfather Quotes & Condolences

October 11, 2023May 16, 2022 by The Editorial Team

The loss of a grandfather is one of the most difficult experiences that we can go through in life. As we mourn the loss of this person who made such an impact, it can be helpful to turn to words of support and comfort.

Whether you are writing a sympathy card or just seeking solace for your grief, there are many comforting sentiments that can help you find peace amidst sorrow.

So if you are trying to find just the right thing to say, then try these comforting words. As you reach out to express your sympathy and support, you will let the grieving person know they are not alone during this difficult time.

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50 Meaningful Loss of Grandmother Quotes & Condolences

July 24, 2023May 2, 2022 by The Editorial Team

There is nothing more painful than losing someone you love. The bond shared with a grandmother is pure and unbreakable, and her memory will live on in the hearts of those she left behind.

When someone you know loses their grandparent, the grief can feel unbearable. So as a friend or a family member of the grieving person, one way to show your support is to offer condolences through a sympathy card, text message, or a small gift dropped off at their home.

But what do you say?

Collective Grief: 10 Things to Know As the Community Grieves

September 24, 2024April 16, 2022 by Karen Roldan

What is collective grief, and what causes it? How – and why – do we grieve as a community, a country, or even the world?

I can think of a couple of significant events. COVID-19 and 9/11 come to mind. What about the bush fires in Australia, Hurricane Eta in Central America, and the flash floods in Afghanistan?

Some disasters happen on a smaller scale. Local communities can have a fire, flooding, community violence (school shooting), or even a terrible storm (Hurricane Katrina).

Is your community equipped to help the grieving? Where do you go, and what do you do when there is collective grief?

Read on and learn how to cope with what is going on in our world today.

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