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Best Funeral Poems for Dad: 50 Beautiful Tributes

There is no one right thing to say at a funeral service. In some way, we’re all doing our best to express the jumble of feelings that surface with the loss of a father. One way of expressing those feelings is through poetry; and more specifically, funeral poems for dad.

The feelings you are experiencing can include heartache, sadness, regret, joy at his memory, humility and awe at his legacy, and perhaps some mixture of bitterness and respect, love and anger, longing and peace. 

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Questions about Cremation

How Does Cremation Work? +35 Weird Questions About Cremation

Sometimes the questions we have (especially questions about the cremation process) can be a bit weird, but we still need to ask them.

Thankfully, we have the internet!

You probably have a bunch of odd, quirky questions about cremation, and that’s completely normal.

How does cremation work?

Do bodies sit up during cremation?

What happens to the teeth, internal organs, casket?

Do dead bodies scream during cremation?

Is there a smell?

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How to Write a Death Announcement

Death Announcements: Examples, Tips, How to Write & Post

What do you need to know about death announcements?

Today, we’ll be exploring these questions and more:

  • What is a death announcement?
  • Is an announcement of death necessary?
  • What is the difference between a death announcement and an obituary?
  • The difference between a death announcement and a death notice – is there one?
  • What is the appropriate way to inform others of a death?

If you’re unfamiliar with the proper etiquette for how to announce a death, well, that’s understandable. We’ve written this guide to help you know what to do, when to do it, and how to do so in an appropriate and respectful way.

Let’s dive in.

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Funeral Outfit Ideas, Dos and Don'ts, Etiquette

What To Wear To A Funeral (Funeral Attire Guide)

What do you wear to a funeral?

It’s an important question.

After all, expectations can vary. At a more formal, traditional service, you may be expected to wear black dress clothes (buttoned suit for men, dress for women). But at other types of services, the only requirement may be that you wear something nice in subdued colors.

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Best Sympathy Gifts - Sister Loss

10 Sympathy Gifts for Loss of a Sister

Today we’re sharing with you 10 thoughtful ideas for sympathy gifts for loss of sister.

Losing a sibling is one of life’s most difficult experiences, especially if that sibling was a beloved sister. Sometimes, when words fail, the best way to offer comfort to someone dealing with such a loss is to offer a gift. We’re here to help you find that perfect gift.

Let’s take a look together.

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