Be informed. Be inspired. Celebrate your loved one.
Daniel Szczesniak 
There is no one right thing to say at a funeral service. In some way, we’re all doing our best to express the jumble of feelings that surface with the loss of a father. One way of expressing those feelings is through poetry; and more specifically, funeral poems for dad.
The feelings you are experiencing can include heartache, sadness, regret, joy at his memory, humility and awe at his legacy, and perhaps some mixture of bitterness and respect, love and anger, longing and peace.
Ceramic urns for ashes are some of the most delicately beautiful cremation memorials in which to inurn your loved one’s remains.
If you are interested in a ceramic cremation urn, here are fifty of the world’s most beautiful.
There is an old folklore saying that, “When God sends a cardinal, it’s a visitor from heaven.” Because of this saying, some wonder if the appearance of a Red Cardinal in their yard could really mean something special. Depending on people’s different cultures, backgrounds, or beliefs, they attribute different meanings to the appearance of these … Read more
How long are funeral services? Whether you’re planning or attending a funeral, memorial service, or some other event, it’s important to know the amount of time it will take.
What do you wear to a funeral?
It’s an important question.
After all, expectations can vary. At a more formal, traditional service, you may be expected to wear black dress clothes (buttoned suit for men, dress for women). But at other types of services, the only requirement may be that you wear something nice in subdued colors.
Happy memories intertwine with great sorrow and heartache at the death of a mother. There are no words that can express the soul-shaping grace of a mother’s love, but you have to choose some words to honor Mom — after all, paying tribute with words is what a funeral or celebration of life is all about.
How can you avoid unnecessary funeral expenses?
The funeral is a time to honor the life of a loved one who has passed away. But when planning a memorial, there are many options, products, and services to consider — all of which can be very costly.
Giving a eulogy for a loved one is an important and meaningful task. It’s a joy and a blessing, but can also be a bit intimidating.
So we’ve provided some samples for your inspiration, including short eulogy examples accompanying each.
Will there be cemeteries in the future?
Even with the explosion of cremation’s popularity in recent years, there will always be a demand for a physical location in which to bury, store, or inter the bodies (or remains) of departed loved ones.
As cities become more dense, cemeteries fill, and trends towards eco-consciousness continue, what will the cemeteries of the future look like? Will there even be cemeteries?
Here are some ideas.
