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Posted on March 19, 2020March 16, 2020 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

Death Anniversary: How to Remember & Celebrate Your Loved One

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.

Posted on March 18, 2020March 18, 2020 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

14 Fascinating Funeral Photos

Interesting images of funerals and cemeteries

Let’s take a look at some quirky and interesting funeral photos.

Every person who has ever lived has, or will soon have, the need for a funeral.

Since life is so full of wonder, interest, intrigue, mystery, humor, and much more, it should be no surprise that death would have its share of the strange and wonderful.

Here is our collection of fascinating funeral photos that capture a small hint of the paradoxical beauty, unsolvable mystery, odd irony, and morbid humor of funerals.

Posted on January 9, 2020November 15, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

30 Questions About Death, Dying, and Your Legacy

Questions about death are a normal, healthy part of living well. While you may have questions about the physical, physiological, and psychological aspects of dying, those aren’t the questions you’ll find here. And while I’m sure you have questions about the afterlife, philosophy, and religion, we’re not trying to provide answers.

Instead, these questions are designed to help you think about your legacy and what it means to die well.

Below we’ve curated 30 or so open-ended questions to get you thinking about death and the meaning of your life.

Take your time and think about each one. Feel free to print them out and write your answers down. This practice can be for your own personal enrichment or as a way to start organizing your thoughts for your end-of-life planning.

Posted on November 19, 2019March 12, 2020 by Daniel Szczesniak — 1 Comment

100 Inspirational Celebration of Life Ideas for an Amazing Person

Memorial Service Ideas to Honor Your Loved One

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.

Posted on October 10, 2019August 9, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — 1 Comment

Why Christians Should Become Death Doulas

Christians should consider training and serving as death doulas.

“Death” is probably the last word you would expect to find paired with “doula.” And no, this isn’t some sort of spiritual metaphor; it’s an actual job in a young but rapidly growing field. Let me explain.

Posted on September 19, 2019July 31, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — 1 Comment

50 In Loving Memory Quotes

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 so easy to feel like you have so much to say but no words to say it.

We hope and pray that these eloquent quotes can provide you with the words to say in a eulogy, inscription, sympathy card, or other situations. May you receive comfort and encouragement in your time of great grief and sorrow.

Posted on September 5, 2019July 30, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

What Is a Visitation? Etiquette, Expectations, & More

In this article we are going to talk about visitations.

You have recently suffered the loss of a friend, acquaintance or co-worker. You are planning to attend the funeral, but are also thinking about going to the visitation. But should you? And exactly what is a visitation? Is a visitation the same thing as a wake or viewing?

Let’s answer these questions and more.

Posted on August 15, 2019July 11, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

What is the difference between burial and entombment?

What is the difference between burial and entombment? These two terms are commonly used in the funeral world, but what do they mean? And which should you choose?

In this post we’re going to talk about burial, entombment, and the difference between them. Let’s take a look.

Posted on August 1, 2019July 11, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — 1 Comment

Why You Should Commission a Memorial Painting of Your Loved One

In this article, we are going to talk about why you should commission a memorial painting to honor your loved one and their memory.

A memorial painting can express things in a way that a photograph alone cannot. The photo captures a moment, yes, and can do so perfectly. A painted portrait — especially at the hands of a true artist — can portray much more.

Posted on July 25, 2019March 20, 2020 by Daniel Szczesniak — 1 Comment

What Is a Columbarium Niche?

A columbarium niche is a display vault in a wall or structure specifically designed to hold cremation urns. It’s a stately choice for a final disposition available at many cemeteries, churches, and funeral homes.

In this article, we’re going to answer the question, “What is a columbarium niche.” In doing so, you will learn everything you need to know about columbarium niches.