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“I am sorry for your loss.” Sometimes this can be such an empty refrain. At some point in our lives, we will all have to offer our condolences to someone. And just what will you say? The same old thing? Or something a little different, with more meaning? Something that is a little more personal …
Sorry for Your Loss: 10 Alternative (and Better) Things to Say Read More »
Burial vaults are some the largest (and most expensive) funeral products. If your funeral plans involve burial, you’re going to need to make a decision about which one to purchase – if you purchase one at all. You probably have questions. Do I need a burial vault? What’s the difference between that and a grave …
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If you’re faced with planning a funeral, at some point the embalming question is going to come up. What, exactly, is involved in the embalming process, and how can you decide if it’s the right choice? We’re going to talk about everything you need to know about embalming: the purpose and method of the procedure, …
Embalming: Is It Right for You or Your Loved One? Read More »
Everyone wants a beautiful and unique way to honor their loved one. You want to keep your loved one close to your heart, but you don’t want to be weird about it. You want to celebrate their memory, yet at the same time you may not necessarily want to create some huge monument. Cremation jewelry …
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Funeral traditions are fascinating. Whether you’re working on a research project, planning your own or a loved one’s funeral, or are simply interested in the rituals and traditions that various cultures have developed, this is a topic filled with meaning, mystery, and – sometimes – macabre mythology. Historians have discovered funeral rituals dating as far …
Funeral Traditions New and Old, At Home and Abroad Read More »
What should you post when someone dies? Maybe you’ve lost a loved one – how do you know when it’s the right time to share the sad news with the world on social media? And what do you say? Or perhaps you know someone who has lost a loved one, and you want to show …
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The death of a father can be one of the most challenging moments anyone will ever experience. A father is someone you’ve known your whole life and you may feel an immense sense of emptiness and fragility. If someone you know is grieving the loss of a father, we have put together some condolences so …
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When you open your heart to love a special pet, their death leaves a deep emptiness that yearns to be filled. Their pawprints are leading on to heaven, but you’re still here, and you miss them and mourn their loss. While nothing can replace your departed friend, you can still honor their life with beautiful …
100 Best Pet Memorials When Pawprints Lead to Heaven Read More »
Have you ever wondered if you could have a burial at sea? Some people find the idea very romantic and inspiring. The good news is that an ocean burial is not just for pirates and sailors. It’s an option for anyone who loves the sea – or even the Great Lakes. Continue to read and …
Burial at Sea: Full Body, Cremation, Regulations, and More Read More »
There are few other things in life worse than the loss of your mom. Your mother can be your very best friend or your worst enemy. Either way, the loss can be devastating. We have put together a list of sympathy messages, quotes, and thoughts for you or anyone that has lost a mom, mother, …
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