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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 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 — Leave a 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, 2019July 10, 2019 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.

Posted on July 4, 2019July 25, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

Eulogy vs Obituary: What’s the Difference?

Eulogy vs obituary… which should you use, and what do they mean? If you are unsure, you may have used either word incorrectly. Maybe you even thought they meant the same thing, and so used them interchangeably.

Well, rest assured you are definitely not the only one who has! Read on to learn more about the differences between a eulogy and an obituary.

Posted on June 27, 2019December 12, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

20 Best Hunting Urns: Deer, Elk, Camouflage, & More

If you’re looking for some beautiful hunting urns, you’ve come to the right place. It can be tough trying to sort through all the junk out there on the internet. Sometimes, it’s hard to find the very best for your loved one.

Here are the 20 best hunting urns with hunting designs, including:

Deer Hunting Urns
Elk Hunting Urns
Bird Hunting Urns
Camouflage Hunting Urns
Other Hunting Urns: Moose, Bear, etc

Let’s take a look!

Posted on June 13, 2019November 26, 2019 by Daniel Szczesniak — 1 Comment

Pet Memorials: 21 Inspiring Ways to Memorialize a Pet

When you open your heart to love a special pet, their death leaves a gaping emptiness that yearns be filled. While nothing can replace your departed friend, you can honor their life with a variety of creative and personal pet memorials.

As you create a pet memorial or keepsake in honor of your pet’s life, it can be a healthy way to express your grief and experience some measure of peace, relief, and healing. Many of the options below help with this.