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Death Anniversary: How to Remember & Celebrate Your Loved One

July 24, 2023March 19, 2020 by Daniel Szczesniak

A death anniversary is a peculiar sort of holiday.

After all, how can you “celebrate” a life that is gone, one you so dearly miss? How do you grieve, yet heal? Can you remember a loved one without becoming overwhelmed, or should you try to ignore or forget the day they died?

Or what if you are the friend of someone whose spouse or child has died. How do you comfort them on the anniversary of their loved one’s death? Should you do or say anything?

Here are some thoughts on how to remember loved ones as the years go by.

25 Best Sympathy Gifts for Men

November 15, 2023January 30, 2020 by Aubrey Bauer

Men are, according to the stereotype, difficult to shop for. Throw in the unpredictably raw emotions of grief, and you may discover that sympathy gifts for men are really difficult to find.

But it shouldn’t be that way.

If you have a friend or family member who is grieving the loss of a loved one, and maybe even going through a pretty rough patch with it, giving him a sympathy gift is one of the best ways to show him that you care. And you shouldn’t have to spend too much time (or an arm and a leg) finding the perfect one.

In this list we’ve gathered the 10 best sympathy gifts for men. No matter their personality type, from a memorial tumbler for the more practical type of guy to a remembrance journal for the more sentimental, we have a little something for everyone.

21 Most Uplifting Funeral Songs

October 31, 2024December 26, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

The 21 Most Uplifting Funeral Songs is part of our series on the best songs for funerals. Read the main article here. In that article you will find a list of the top 100 funeral songs, music sorted by genre, and much more.

When you lose someone you love very much, your heart is broken. It seems as if there is nothing in this world that could possibly lift your spirits when you are grieving. But music has a way of doing just that! Sometimes all it takes is finding the right songs.

Are you looking for an uplifting song to play at the funeral of your loved one? If you and your family would be blessed to hear a happy, upbeat song rather than a sorrowful one, then check out the list below.

10 Best Funeral Songs for Your Husband

October 5, 2023December 5, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

The 10 Best Funeral Songs for Your Husband is just one part of our comprehensive series featuring the most popular funeral songs ever recorded. To discover even more amazing songs, see here for the main post. Keep reading below to discover the top funeral songs specifically for your husband.

Dealing with the loss of a beloved spouse is one of the most difficult, if not the most difficult, experiences one will ever endure. Added to this grief is the stress of planning for the funeral. One aspect of funeral planning is, of course, choosing the songs for the service.

This by itself can be a daunting task; you want to pick the best songs…songs that will represent not only your husband, but also the life the two of you shared for so long.

10 Best Funeral Songs for Your Wife

July 25, 2023November 28, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

This list of the 10 Best Funeral Songs for Your Wife is a part of our series highlighting the most popular funeral songs of all time. If you would like to see our main post, which features hundreds of funeral song ideas, please click here. Keep reading below to discover the top funeral songs for your wife.

Search the World Wide Web for “funeral songs” and you’re bound to found page upon page of song ideas befitting of a final goodbye. While it’s great to have so many options, when you’re in the middle of grieving the loss of your beloved spouse, it can be overwhelming to comb through them all.

We’ve taken the stress out of your search by collecting the 10 best funeral songs we could find that are fitting for the loss of a wife. Whether she loved country music, soft pop, or big band-era sounds, we’ve got you covered.

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100 Inspirational Celebration of Life Ideas for an Amazing Person

May 30, 2024November 19, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

Here are 100 creative celebration of life ideas to inspire you as you celebrate the life of an amazing person.

Even as you grieve, it is important to treasure and honor your loved one. These creative and meaningful memorial ideas are perfect for right now and on into the future.

We have suggestions for the funeral or celebration of life service that will be happening soon, unique memorials for the days and weeks following, and inspiring tributes to ensure that their memory is well-kept for years to come.

Eulogy Template (Free Download) + Outline & Tips

July 25, 2023November 7, 2019 by Aubrey Bauer

If you are looking for a eulogy template, you’ve come to the right place.

Some eulogy templates exist online for you to consider, but we’re going to make it easy for you. We have included everything you need to create your best eulogy right here. Authored by a professional eulogy writer, these two eulogy templates will help you honor your loved one with a simple outline and easy writing process.

In this article we will provide you with:

A simple eulogy template for you to easily download, fill in the blanks, and print. Once you fill in your answers, it will be (just about) ready to read. Keep in mind that this template is for an adult, and extremely general. You may want to tweak it more toward the personality of your loved one before speaking it at the funeral.

A detailed eulogy outline. This “template” is not for copying and filling in answers, but rather it contains descriptions of the different parts that are usually included in eulogies. The writing will still be up to you, so this option is much more personal. If that’s what you’re looking for, we are just glad we can help!

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 …

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.

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.

The Best Funeral Songs of All Time

July 25, 2023April 16, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

Music touches us at a very deep, intimate, and basic level. So choosing the best funeral songs for a loved one’s service can be a daunting and emotional task.

Which song, or songs, should you pick? Is a particular song appropriate? What is the best funeral song for dad, or for a country music enthusiast, or for a Christian?

Since each person is unique, we can’t make those decisions for you. However, we can point out some of the most beloved songs for funerals in a variety of genres and styles.

The 10 Best Willow Tree Sympathy Gifts

October 31, 2024March 23, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak

Willow Tree figurines are incredibly popular carved wooden figures designed by artist Susan Lordi. Each original design is hand-carved by the artist in a simple yet captivating style that has become a modern classic. The Willow Tree figures are highly collectible and are often given to newlyweds, new parents, as Christmas gifts, and as bereavement or sympathy gifts.

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