Memorials

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10 Best Free Memorial Websites & How to Use Them

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.

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How to Create a Memorial Wall: 10 Best Ideas

Let’s talk about how to create a memorial wall in honor of your departed loved one.

This wall could be indoors, outdoors, an entire room, a small space on a wall-mounted shelf, the exterior wall of your garage or shed, the entire back fence, or any other wall surface area.

Here are some creative memorial wall ideas and tips to pay tribute to your beloved.

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How to Memorialize a Loved One (50+ Creative Ideas)

It hurts so badly to lose someone we love. But you can help work through the pain and the grief by memorializing your beloved.

Pick one major project or a few smaller ones. You can do a major, more intentional tribute each year on their “death anniversary” date, or a few small projects at various times throughout the year.

There are many ways to pay tribute to your loved one. Today, we’ll look at 50 creative memorial ideas.

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Beautiful Memorial Candle Ideas

Memorial Candles: 21 Ways to Light a Candle for Someone

Memorial candles are often used in funerals, “life celebration” services, and memorial spaces at home. Something is comforting and hopeful about lighting a candle in memory of a loved one.

But what does this ritual mean? Why do people use a candle for death, and how can you incorporate candle lighting into your memorials?

In this article, we’ll explore these questions and show you some of the most meaningful and creative ways to light a candle for someone.

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Funeral Guide: Preserving Flowers

How to Preserve Funeral Flowers (+ 20 Keepsake Ideas)

Today we’re going to tell you how to preserve funeral flowers, and what to do with those flowers to honor your loved one.

Friends and loved ones have sent you hundreds of dollars worth of flowers. Even though we know flowers are meant to wilt and fade away, you still want to do something with them.

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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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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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