Examples of Memorial Bookmarks for Funerals

Memorial Bookmarks for Funerals: Examples, Tips, & Templates

Memorial bookmarks are ideal to give out at the funeral, celebration of life, or memorial service. They’re simple to make, affordable, and easy for attendees to slip into a book and be reminded of the sweet memories of your loved one.

Below we have examples, tips on what to include, beautiful templates you can use to create the perfect bookmark, and inspiration for quotes, poems, sayings, prayers, and more.

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Urns for Couples - A guide to choosing the urns for two people

Cremation Urns for Couples to Be “Together Forever”

Cremation urns for couples are designed to hold the ashes of two people. Also known as “companion urns,” these containers hold an industry-standard capacity of about 400 cubic inches.

Alternatively, you can get two standard adult size urns that match or complement each other to create an urn set.

Let’s learn what you need to know about cremation urns for couples.

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Wedding Memorial Table Ideas

50 Wedding Memorial Table Ideas to Honor a Loved One

Your wedding day is a time to share your happiness and love. Without a doubt, you’ll want to include all of your loved ones.

But what if one of the most influential people isn’t there to participate? How can you include them? How do you remember them, along with reminding everyone else?

Here are some heartfelt tributes to revere that special someone that is no longer with you. We’ve selected 50 wedding memorial table ideas that honor your loved one in unique and creative ways.

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Funeral Invitations

Funeral Invitations: What You Need to Know

What is a funeral invitation? Should you send them out in the mail or make phone calls? What about Facebook or an email?

Planning a funeral is stressful and full of questions. If you need help making decisions about funeral invitations, read on to learn what you need to know.

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Advice for Talking to Someone Who Is Dying

What to Say to Someone Who is Dying

It is hard to know what to say in difficult times. Even more so when someone you love is dying, this is a scary time for everyone involved.

What do you say? Do you just ignore it? What if you say something distressing? Is it ok to cry?

Read on to find some advice on saying the “right” words.

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How Long Is There Between Death & Cremation?

Cremation Timeline: How Long Is There Between Death and Cremation?

The cremation timeline can vary from state to state, and even between funeral homes down the road from each other.

Still, you want to know: How long will the cremation take? When can you pick up the cremated remains? What will you do with the cremated remains once you have them back?

Death can be a confusing time. You have so many decisions to make, and you are working on a timeline.

Read on to find out the answer to these questions and more.

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Elegant Prayer Card Templates

How to Create & Print Funeral Prayer Cards

Prayer cards are small printed cards given out at funerals and other memorials in memory of the deceased.

Often featuring an attractive design, funeral prayer cards will generally have the person’s name and dates on the front, along with a photograph and religious/sentimental artwork, with a prayer or inspirational message printed on the back.

In this article, we’ll cover everything you need to know about prayer cards for funerals and other memorial services. From the choice of prayers to printing, from design options to card uses, this is your guide to easily and quickly checking off “prayer cards” from your to-do list.

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Types of Memorial Gardens and Parks

5 Types of Memorial Gardens & Parks

You have your loved one’s cremated remains back from the crematory. Now what? A lot of people struggle with what to do after the cremation is over.

Should you keep the cremated remains? Bury them? Scatter them? Do you need some help to make a decision?

Let’s find out about some great options for a final resting place.

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