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How to Deliver a Eulogy

October 31, 2024October 3, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

A friend or loved one of yours has just passed away. You have been approached and asked to give the eulogy at his or her …

50 In Loving Memory Quotes to Remember Them

January 17, 2024September 19, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

Here we present the very best In Loving Memory Quotes to help you honor your loved one. When someone you care about dies, it’s easy …

Nice Things to Do When Someone Loses a Pet

October 31, 2024September 12, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

Today we are going to talk about what to do when someone loses a pet.

When we lose a pet, it can feel like losing a member of the family. Pets really are part of the family, after all!

Most of us have experienced the death of a beloved animal friend in one way or another, but what do you do when it’s a friend or loved one who has just lost a pet? What can you say to bring them comfort? Should you send them a card? Is it ok to get them a gift?

Let’s talk about how best to show love and support at this difficult time. Here are the nicest things to do when someone loses a pet.

What Is a Visitation? Etiquette, Expectations, & More

July 25, 2023September 5, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

What is a visitation? What’s the difference between a visitation and a viewing, or a wake for that matter?

Most importantly, what should you expect?

If you’ve recently suffered the loss of a friend, acquaintance or co-worker, you may get invited to a visitation. Of course you’re planning to attend the funeral, but what about this other event – should you go? Would it be bad not to go?

Let’s answer these questions and more.

21 Best Funeral Songs for Grandpa

July 25, 2023August 22, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

The 21 Best Funeral Songs for Grandpa is part of our series covering 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. Below, we expand on the best songs for your grandpa.

Grandfathers hold a special place in our hearts. From the time you were little until now, he has always been there, cheering you on wherever you are in life’s journey. Because the bond you have with your grandpa is strong, it goes without saying that when the time comes for you to say goodbye to him, the pain is very real, and it is very deep.

Your grandpa raised your father or your mother along with your aunts and uncles. He may have even raised you. He was such a strong, yet loving figure in your life, and now it is up to you to pick a playlist for his funeral.

Where do you even begin to look? What songs could possibly come close to honoring his life and the legacy he leaves behind?

Well, you have come to the right place.

What is the difference between burial and entombment?

July 25, 2023August 15, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

What is the difference between burial and entombment? These two terms are commonly used in the funeral world, but what do they mean? And which should you choose?

In this post we’re going to talk about burial, entombment, and the difference between them. Let’s take a look.

Should I Attend Both the Wake and the Funeral?

October 31, 2024August 8, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

In this article, we’re going to answer the question, “Should I attend both the wake and the funeral?” In doing so, we’ll tell you what these two memorial events are and talk about the difference between a wake and a funeral.

Let’s say that someone you know has just passed away. You are planning on going to the funeral, and perhaps attending the viewing the night before. Then you receive a call or email from the family of the deceased. They provide you additional details for the wake.

What Is a Columbarium Niche?

July 25, 2023July 25, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

A columbarium niche is a display vault in a wall or structure specifically designed to hold cremation urns. It’s a stately choice for a final disposition available at many cemeteries, churches, and funeral homes.

In this article, we’re going to answer the question, “What is a columbarium niche.” In doing so, you will learn everything you need to know about columbarium niches.

Movies About Death, Dying, & Grief

September 24, 2024July 24, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

Movies about death, dying, and grief can be a helpful recourse for dealing with your own loss, or learning about the grief experienced by others. They can provide a way to become more informed about the human experience, to raise questions about the purpose of life, to contemplate the afterlife, or to become more empathetic.

Eulogy vs Obituary: What’s the Difference?

July 25, 2023July 4, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

Eulogy vs obituary… which should you use, and what do they mean? If you are unsure, you may have used either word incorrectly. Maybe you even thought they meant the same thing, and so used them interchangeably.

Well, rest assured you are definitely not the only one who has! Read on to learn more about the differences between a eulogy and an obituary.

Here’s What to Send (Instead of Flowers) When Someone Dies

July 25, 2023May 22, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

What should you send when someone dies, instead of flowers?

Funeral flowers are beautiful, but many people find them depressing. After all, once the hubbub of the funeral or memorial service subsides, the flowers sit on a table and… die. A sad collection of wilting flowers isn’t exactly the image you want to leave with the recipient of your memorial gift.

So many people look for funeral flower alternatives to give that somehow celebrate life.

Whether it’s a “living wreath” instead of a traditional flower wreath, or perhaps a bird feeder that draws local wildlife close and actually helps sustain them, we’ve collected the best sympathy gifts to send instead of flowers.

If you’re looking to get away from the overdone memorial gift tradition of funeral flowers, here’s what to send instead of flowers when someone dies.

10 Meaningful Legacy Project Ideas

October 31, 2024April 30, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

What do you want your legacy to be? Leaving a legacy to your children and family is an important consideration. As you make arrangements for the end of your life, you will be consulting a lawyer, writing a will, signing advance directives, planning the funeral, and more.

But what does all of it mean?

This is where you may want to consider a legacy project as a way to help tell the story and meaning of your life.

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