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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, …
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Modern funeral songs – sounds like any oxymoron, right? Most people think of funerals as traditional affairs, full of dreary and dull music played at a plodding tempo. But in these modern times the trend has been towards updating and personalizing the memorial service. Even the name of the service has changed to be more …
Symbolizing both the fragility and the strength of life, butterflies remind us of transformation and flight through struggles. Spirituality, the butterfly is a metaphor of hope. The slow, colorless caterpillar is shrouded in death only to emerge beautiful, graceful, and with wings that cause it to soar. Those are just a few reasons why a …
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It’s important to think of music as one of the first things to set aside for you or your loved one’s funeral. Songs really speak to the soul in ways that eulogies and slide shows can’t even touch. Having your songs carefully selected ahead of time is a must. And when you’re a believer, selecting …
What should you do with a military funeral flag? What is the proper military funeral flag etiquette? Let’s find out.
When planning a loved one’s funeral (or even your own), leaving the music to the last minute is no way to pay your full respects. Music is a balm for the soul and soothes even the unhappiest of hearts, so it’s important to choose the best songs for the funeral. Still, there are so many …
People say when a hummingbird appears in your yard, it means a visitor from heaven is looking out for you. That’s one reason why a hummingbird memorial gift is so special when you’re searching for the perfect way to honor the memory and loss of someone so dear. Another reason is that people simply love …
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Few kids announce in 3rd grade class that they want to be a cemetery sexton when they grow up. Even adults rarely imagine working at a cemetery as a viable career. After all, it’s not exactly a social affair, as the main clientele of cemeteries can’t talk. Nor is it popular, because death is something …
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The 21 Best Funeral Songs for Dad is part of our series on the best and most popular songs for funerals. You can read the main article here, which includes a list of the top 100 songs played at memorial services and much more. What song are you going to play at Dad’s funeral? For some …
Losing a spouse is one of the most difficult experiences a person can go through. While everyone mourns the death of a husband in their own way, there are some things that you, their friend, coworker, or family member, may do to help make the process a little bit easier. Grieving is a process that …
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A funeral crowning ceremony – have you ever heard of it? Today we’re going to talk all about it. A funeral is often thought to be a sad event. Yes, it is a time for mourning and final goodbyes. It’s that final moment, that one last glimpse, before they are committed back to the earth. …
Today we will be sharing our favorite gospel funeral songs. We’ve chosen a range of different singers and time periods so that you have plenty of options. Funerals are tough on everyone involved, but the right song can help lighten the day as you honor and remember your loved one through music. These timeless tracks …