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Aubrey Bauer
Aubrey is a lifelong writer who has served in the funeral industry since 2016. After graduating from Dallas Institute of Funeral Service, she knew she wanted to continue to serve families through her writing, but didn’t know how.
Soon after, Aubrey experienced a “lightbulb” moment and started her eulogy writing business, Eulogies by Aubrey, in 2019.
Aubrey has written professionally since 2012, covering not only funeral-related topics and gift trends, but also for TV guide listings, as well as legal topics. She began writing for US Urns Online in 2019.
Aubrey's work has been featured in Huffpost, Coming of Age Magazine, and 1800Flowers.com. She holds certifications in Cremation Arrangement (ICCFA) and Burial at Sea (NEBAS), and as of 2023, is a trained and certified birth and bereavement doula (SBD). Aubrey is currently studying toward her degree in Business Administration.
Gifts for grieving children are best given as a way to make life a little bit more bearable for a precious child who has just lost someone very important to them.
With this reality in mind, today we’re going to be sharing with you not only 10+ thoughtful gift ideas for bereaved children, but we’ll also weave in some tips for helping kids in the midst of grief over their loved one’s death.
You’re looking for sympathy gifts for loss of wife, which means that you know someone who’s just lost their better half.
It’s a sad situation, and while you don’t want to spend too much time pondering over a gift, you still want to offer your loved one something special to let them know you’re here for them during this difficult time.
So we’ve done the work for you. Below, we’ve put together a list of the most heartfelt gift ideas we could find for someone who is grieving over the loss of their wife.
Each gift is of the highest quality, crafted to provide him a sense of comfort even when there is seemingly none to be found.
Today we’re going to take a look inside a mausoleum.
Whether you are considering future planning options, thinking of getting into the funeral or cemetery business, or are simply curious, you’ll want to know what the inside of a mausoleum is like.
Let’s explore together as we check out the insides of several different mausoleums, from different corners of the country, to provide you with an “insider’s” look at their different characteristics and aesthetics.
We’ll look at photos, talk more about the history and purpose of mausoleums, and answer all the pertinent questions you have about mausoleums (but were too afraid to ask!)
Today we’re going to highlight ten of the best and most meaningful sympathy gifts for loss of husband.
Maybe you know someone who’s just been widowed, and you want more than anything to try and lift their spirits, if only just a little bit. You’re hoping to find this person something special.
So you need a sympathy gift that serves not only as a memorial to their late husband, but also as a reminder to your friend that you’re thinking of them during this difficult time.
We want to help you do just that! So below we’ve featured 10 thoughtful sympathy gifts for the loss of a husband. Each of these gift ideas is equal in both quality and meaning.
You need answers to some important questions: How much do cremation urns cost? How can I save money when buying an urn for ashes?
In this article, we’re going to provide simple and helpful answers. We’ll also cover some crucial info about cremation urns that you will be glad to learn.
Lastly, we’ll share some tried-and-true tips to help you save big when shopping for quality cremation urns.
Wondering about proper funeral reception etiquette? The answer is probably “yes” if you’ve just attended the service of a loved one, and now you’re on your way to the reception.
Perhaps you’re at a loss for words following the emotion of the day, and you’re not sure what to expect at the reception. You think it’s going to be a bit more laid back than the funeral, and you’re probably right.
But you still might have some questions about what to say and do at the reception. And of course you need the answers fast. We’re here to help with our funeral reception etiquette guide.
The short answer is yes, the Catholic Church permits cremation. However, the Vatican has issued guidelines on cremation and what can be done with the ashes.
Let’s learn about what the Catholic Church teaches about cremation.
Welcome to our funeral reception planning guide, where we will walk with you step-by-step as you plan (and totally pull off!) a beautiful reception.
If you have been tasked with hosting or planning the funeral reception, you probably have a lot of questions.
How exactly do I plan a funeral reception? What’s the first step?
What are some great funeral reception ideas? How can I implement them?
Do I need to serve food at the reception? What are some appropriate menu options?
Where can I plan to have the reception? What are my options?
Today we’re going to be answering these questions and more. Our goal is to help you create an event that is both memorable and fitting to the memory of your loved one and who they were in life.
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.
In this article I’m going to help you deliver a eulogy without crying.
You have been asked to speak the eulogy at the funeral service of your loved one. What an honor it is! But it will be no easy task.
You are probably thinking about the writing process, what needs to be included, and how long it has to be. You don’t want to miss anything, or make a fool of yourself, or commit some funeral faux pas.
Above all, I’ll bet you’re wondering how in the world you’ll be able to read it without becoming overly emotional on the day of the funeral.