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If you are unable to attend a funeral, it’s appropriate to let the family know by sending a letter.
This “unable to attend funeral” letter should include condolences and a simple apology for not being able to make it to the service.
Here’s what to write in your letter (or sympathy card), plus some free examples you can use.
Someone you know has died (or has lost a loved one), but you can’t attend the funeral. Or maybe you’re debating whether or not you should go…
What’s the proper and respectful thing to do?
Today, we’re going to get into the details of how and why
Let’s get right to it.
As it turns out, funny funeral songs are actually a thing on the interwebs. And apparently enough of you search for “inappropriate funeral songs” that it calls for an entire article dedicated to the topic.
So… fine! We’ll give you what you want 🙂
In this post, we’ll oblige you with our 15 favorite funny funeral songs, from well-worn classics like Queen’s “Another One Bites the Dust” to Sarah Silverman’s infamous nursing home gig.
You asked for it.
Let’s look at how to plan a celebration of life service.
Your loved one has just passed away, and your family is wanting to put together a celebration of life in their memory. Everything seems to be moving quite quickly now, and you have only so much time to get everything planned.
So how exactly do you go about planning for a life celebration? What are the important elements, what does a “service” look like, and how should it differ from a traditional funeral or memorial service?
We’ll cover all these and more to help you honor – and celebrate – your loved one.
Read on!
Let’s talk about funeral procession etiquette.
What do you do when you see a funeral procession going down the street? Do you pull over? What if you’re walking down the street? Or, perhaps even more importantly, what if you’re in a funeral procession?
If you’ve wondered to yourself what the proper protocol is regarding funeral processions, we’re here to shed some light on any questions you may have.
Let’s begin.
Your loved one was special. Because of who they are and what they meant to you, they are worthy of the very best commemorations, memorials, and tributes.
So here are seven of the very best memorial ideas for deceased loved ones.
You’ve heard about these things called crypts. Probably in Indiana Jones and Mummy movies.
But in real life… well, exactly what is a crypt?
Do people still use them? (Yes.) Are there various types of crypts? (Yes.) Could you visit one if you wanted to? (See below.)
As you’re looking into funerals, burial, mausoleums, and now crypts, we’ll cover all these questions and any others you may have in mind.
Let’s take a look at the best together forever quotes for couple.
Today, we’ve got a master list featuring 100+ quotes all about life and sharing it with the one you love. We’ve got short quotes, long quotes, “anonymous” quotes, and classics from literature and poetry. We’ve got humorous quotes and of course uber-romantic ones as well.
And, significantly, we also have quotes ideal for funeral programs, cremation urn inscriptions, or epitaphs.
What should you say when scattering ashes? What is appropriate or expected? Do you have to say a lot, or anything at all?
Scattering the ashes of a loved one is a momentous occasion. It only happens once – when it’s done, your loved one’s remains are gone forever. So you want to make sure you do it right.
Today, we’re going to look at what to say when scattering ashes. There are plenty of ideas and tips below, so if you’re looking for inspiration – or just want to confirm that what you are planning to do is acceptable – read on!
For this article we collected twenty-one of the most appropriately sad funeral songs we could find.
These songs are ideal for playing during a slideshow, a time of contemplation, a candle lighting, or any other memorial event during the funeral service.
Some of the tracks have sad lyrics yet more upbeat tunes. Others have more somber melodies with comparatively uplifting, perhaps even hopeful, lyrics. The point is that these songs have a sound and feel which is appropriate for a funeral service.
Funerals are mournful occasions, and the songs you choose should suit the moment. Whatever kind of sad funeral song you want, we’ve got it here.