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What to Say at a Funeral? Finding the Right Words

October 31, 2024September 29, 2023 by Cassie Reynoso

Losing someone you care about is hard to experience and, for some, it’s just as hard to figure out what to say at a funeral service to those experiencing that grief.

Funerals are generally a place where people can come together to remember the person who has passed away. You can also use this time to offer support to the close family members and friends who are grieving.

But how do you do this? The most important thing is to choose your words and actions carefully so that you can truly bring comfort during this sad time.

If you are struggling to know what is appropriate to say at a funeral, you’re in the right place.

Below, you will find examples of comforting things to say at funeral services, what not to say, as well as how to follow up afterward.

Do Funeral Homes Take Pictures of the Deceased?

October 31, 2024September 25, 2023 by Cassie Reynoso

Navigating the process of planning a funeral and remembering someone’s life involves some important questions. During this process, it’s common to wonder if funeral homes take photos of the deceased.

Your concern may be about privacy and making sure that images of your departed loved one aren’t floating around without your knowledge.

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24 Beautiful Cremation Urns for Human Ashes

October 9, 2023September 21, 2023 by Daniel Szczesniak

Urns for human ashes are designed to hold the cremated remains of an individual adult.

But it’s more than a cremation box that holds a plastic bag of ashes… It’s a memorial, a tribute, a final resting place; it’s a beautiful way to celebrate the memory of a beloved family member.

There are so many options out there, so we’re here to help you find the right cremation urn for your loved one.

50 Ways to Have a Cheap Funeral That Looks Great

September 24, 2024September 20, 2023 by Daniel Szczesniak

You may need to have a cheap funeral, but you don’t want to. After all, if money wasn’t an object, you’d celebrate your loved one’s life and legacy with extravagance, sparing no expense.

But the reality is that our pocketbooks are only so deep. If you’re on limited resources, how do you plan an inexpensive funeral service that still honors your loved one, and looks beautiful?

Here are 50 ways to do just that. We’ll start with the absolute cheapest option.

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Can You Wear Jeans To A Funeral? How To Make Jeans Work

September 18, 2023September 18, 2023 by Karen Roldan

Jeans are a staple in most people’s wardrobes. People spend anywhere from $20.00 – $300.00 on a nice pair of jeans, and they expect to be able to wear them to most functions. Especially in recent years.

Jeans are also acceptable to wear to the office at many companies (not just on “casual Friday.”)

I’ve even heard of funeral homes that allow the funeral director to dress in a nice pair of jeans and a collared shirt for the guys, and an appropriate blouse for the ladies.

Prolonged Grief: 10 Things to Know When You Feel Stuck

September 24, 2024September 17, 2023 by Karen Roldan

Today we are going to address prolonged grief. Grief is one of the hardest journeys you will ever go on, and it is even harder when you feel trapped in an overwhelming sense of sadness for a very long time.

We will all walk the path of grief at least once in our lives. Whether you lose a loved one or a beloved pet, a job, a friendship, or whether going through a breakup or some other type of loss, grief is inevitable.

Have you ever felt stuck along the way? How do you get out of that “rut”? Can you recover from grief when it just seems hopeless?

I will be answering these questions and more. Continue to read and learn about prolonged grief and how to work through it.

What Are Cultured Marble Urns? 5 Genuine Advantages

September 24, 2024September 13, 2023 by Daniel Szczesniak

Cultured marble urns are elegantly constructed containers for holding cremated remains. It’s a different material from genuine solid marble, but holds many advantages for you.

Especially if you are looking for a beautiful, long-lasting, elegant, and affordable urn for your loved one, you won’t regret getting a cultured marble cremation urn.

Let’s learn about these urns and why you should consider one.

55+ Best Easy Comforting Funeral Food Recipes

September 13, 2023 by Daniel Szczesniak

What food is appropriate for a funeral? If you’re tasked with planning the funeral food menu, or if you’re going to a funeral with a potluck reception afterwards and aren’t sure what to bring, we’ve got you covered.

Below you’ll learn everything you need to know about serving food at a funeral. From planning to etiquette to specific recipes (easy funeral food ideas that will travel well and hold throughout the service, tasting great several hours later), we have the best and most comforting recipes for funeral foods.

A Funeral Director Explains the Funeral Process

September 24, 2024September 13, 2023 by Karen Roldan

Here’s how to plan a funeral, step by step.

I am a funeral director. I have been in the funeral industry for 15 years, and have planned hundreds of funerals.

These events have ranged from very simple funerals to incredibly over-the-top “celebrations.” I have dealt with all kinds of families – the ones that get along to the ones that want to throw punches in the arrangement office.

And I have loved every minute of my job.

So continue reading to discover what goes into the the funeral process, one step at a time.

Example Wording for Memorial Donations & Funeral Fundraisers

December 7, 2023September 12, 2023 by Karen Roldan

Asking for donations after a death can be awkward. So today, we’re partnering with the leading (free!) funeral crowdfunding sites to show you the best way to ask for donations for a funeral.

There’s been a death in the family, and you find yourself making funeral arrangements. You want to do it well, but you know there is going to be a financial burden.

Perhaps the death was sudden and unexpected, or perhaps you simply don’t have the resources to cover the costs of the funeral.

What do you do?

Remembrance Gifts: 75 Creative “In Memory Of” Gift Ideas

September 24, 2024September 12, 2023 by Melyssa Williams

When it comes to life, we all have one thing in common: we all leave this world eventually, and hopefully we’ve left it a little better than we found it. At least that’s our wish.

Oftentimes, talking about death — at least in America — is somewhat taboo. This makes it even harder to know how and when and where to grieve even though death is something we all must grapple with.

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Here’s How Long the Funeral Home Can Hold the Body

October 31, 2024September 11, 2023 by Karen Roldan

How long can the funeral home hold the body? This is a question that is asked often and for various reasons.

Every family’s circumstances will look different at the time of their loved one’s death. Some may be prepared for it, while others are sadly not.

They may not have had time to make decisions like whether to cremate or have a traditional burial. To have a graveside funeral service, celebration of life, home funeral, or wake.

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