Be informed. Be inspired. Celebrate your loved one.
Karen Roldan 
Have you thought about your last wishes?
Most people are uncomfortable talking about death and dying. But, unfortunately, death is going to catch up to all of us someday. Some of us will have a warning that death is approaching, and some won’t.
With that being said, it is always best to be prepared.
Have you thought about what to ask for when you die?
“Will this be an open casket funeral, or closed?” This is one question the funeral director will be sure to ask during the funeral arrangements.
As you consider how to answer, there are a few additional questions you will need to ask yourself.
Knowing the last wishes of the deceased would be ideal, but what if you don’t know? How do you decide between an open or a closed casket service?
Or perhaps you are attending a funeral, and you are concerned about what it will be like to see or be near the deceased with them visible in the casket.
Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about open casket funerals.
Whether you know them as Dancing Pallbearers, the Dancing Coffin Meme, or Coffin Dancers, they are entertaining to say the very least.
The Coffin Dancers are a true viral phenomenon that hit the bigtime with a video uploaded to YouTube in 2015. Musical funeral processions are common in some areas of the USA – especially in the New Orleans vicinity – but this one really took it to the next level.
Come on this journey to discover the history of coffin dancing, view some great videos, and find out how to hire your own. Enjoy!
Natural burials are becoming more popular. People are concerned about our environment and are finding new ways to conserve it.
Do you have questions about natural burials? Do you wonder if it’s for you? Or maybe you are one of the many who have never heard of green funerals and you have the more basic question of, What is natural burial?
We have designed this article to give you as much information as we can. As you continue reading, you learn what you need to know to be able to make an informed decision for yourself or a loved one.
Motorcycles give people the feeling of freedom. Open the map, choose your destination, and go! The wind enfolds you even as the open road calls you further.
Motorcycles are fun to ride; there isn’t a motorcyclist that would disagree with that. The incredible adventure that comes with an open-air ride is unrivaled.
People that ride motorcycles LOVE their bikes.
We have put together an exhaustive list of the best motorcycle urns we could find. So if you are looking for an urn, you’ve come to the right place.
Most people don’t like to think about what happens to a body after death. Decomposition, odors, and body fluids are gross. But, if you are like me, these are things you find fascinating.
What part of the body decomposes first? How long does the decomposition process take? Can a body explode if it’s left after death?
Read on and learn the steps of decomposition and what exactly happens to a body upon death.
So, Grandma has asked you to be a pallbearer for Grandpa’s funeral. Don’t hesitate to accept the role of pallbearer. It’s a time-honored tradition.
If you’ve never carried a casket, don’t worry. We’ve put a bunch of information together for you. Once you have finished reading this article, you will be able to give all of the other pallbearers a lesson!
Here is an important yet often overlooked funeral planning tip:
Bring a friend with you to the funeral home. (And cemetery/crematorium/flower shop/venue, etc.)
Having a friend to help plan a funeral is a brilliant decision. Not only for moral support but to help you make (or avoid) some impactful, weighty, and often expensive decisions.
After all, when you are burying a loved one you don’t want to make an emotional choice that you later regret. A good friend at your side can make all the difference between agonizing stress and the freedom to mourn, honor, and remember a loved one.
Anyone can conduct a non-religious ceremony, including family or friends. But with that being said, your pun-loving uncle might not be the best choice.
So how do you choose someone to facilitate the funeral service? Do you have to pay an officiant, and if so, how much? How do you become a funeral officiant?
Below are some guidelines to follow on how to choose a funeral officiant.
Every year the cost of dying goes up. So the question is, how do you deal with the rising cost of a funeral? Now is the time to start thinking about your funeral before you “need” it.
Don’t wait until your time has come or your loved one has passed. Plan your funeral and plan for the funeral costs associated with it now. Doing so, you’ll get ahead of the inflation that is sure to come.
Read on to find out some helpful suggestions and insightful information on how to plan and pay for the funeral arrangements.