What you need to know about cremation urns, funerals, memorials, and more
Today we’re going to discuss caskets vs coffins and what you need to know about their similarities and differences. Because while they both may serve the same purpose in respect to final disposition, there are a few key distinctions worth noting between the two.
How do you sign a sympathy card? No matter who the card is for, whether a close family friend, an acquaintance or a distant relative, it can be hard to figure out the right things to say to someone who is grieving.
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. …
Today we’re going to be talking about the meaning and history behind leaving coins on a grave. Have you ever seen a penny, nickel, dime, or even quarter sitting on a headstone? You may have wondered who left it there, and why. As it turns out, someone didn’t accidentally lose the contents of their wallet …
How do you find a grave in a cemetery? Sometimes in life, we have occasion to locate the headstone of a loved one or an ancestor we’ve never even met. Today we’re going to dive into this relatively unusual but pertinent endeavor. If you’re starting from square 1, this can be a daunting task. Especially …
Today we’re going to be sharing with you ten meaningful and beautiful sympathy gifts for loss of a brother. To lose a brother, whether in old age or tragically young, is a terribly hard thing. For a loss like this, sometimes giving their grieving siblings a gift shows that you care more than mere words …
Today we’re going to be discussing grief, specifically how to help a grieving friend. Maybe you know someone who is in mourning over the loss of a loved one. Maybe you really want to help your grieving friend, but are at a loss of words, or feel that there’s nothing you could really do to …
“Should I go to the funeral? I really… just… don’t want to. What should I do?” Don’t worry – you are not the first person to ever ask this question. We’d all like for the answer to be super straightforward: a definite, certain, no-doubt-about-it here’s what to do. But the truth is that there are …
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A special birthday is coming up, or perhaps it is today. But your loved one is no longer here with you. How do you wish someone happy birthday in heaven? Below, we have several ways to wish your loved one happy birthday in heaven. We’ll also think about birthday wishes from heaven, on your birthday. …
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What is a celebration of life service? Is this different from a funeral? What should you expect if you’ve been invited to or plan on going to one? What should you wear, and is there any other etiquette that you need to be aware of? Today, we’re going to be answering these questions for you. …
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