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Today we’re going to show you 25 of the most beautiful butterfly urns. Cultures all over the world have come to revere the butterfly as a symbol of death. Historically, the winged creature is a sign of a departing soul fluttering off to the next world. They represent a beautiful part of the tragedy of …
The loss of a wife is one of the most difficult trials anyone can go through. And the idea of “moving on” after such a loss? No one should ask that of a husband who truly loved his wife. There are no words that can describe what someone must go through as they grieve the …
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The loss of a loved one is always a difficult period in the lives of family members. Of the many decisions that you need to make, one of the most important is what to do with the remains. The choices are perhaps even more varied when it comes to cremation. Today, we’re going to look …
Leaving a legacy means two things. Today, we’re going to talk about both of those things.
There’s no easy way to write a sympathy card. The grieving family has just experienced tremendous sorrow. What can you say that will make the pain go away?
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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We all know a little something about ground burial. But what about above ground burial? The fate of all people, of every culture, lies six feet below the ground. No matter who you are, no matter who you know, one day you will die. You loved ones will tasked with what happens to your body. …
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 …
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Maybe you’ve heard the term “death positive.” What is it? An attitude, a movement, a philosophy? How can you be “death positive,” and is this something you should want?
What are companion urns, and how do you choose the right one? Companion urns are extra large cremation urns that hold the remains (a.k.a. “ashes”) of two people. Often intended for a husband and wife, these urns can have two separate compartments or one open area large enough for both sets of cremains. I’m sure …
What can you say to express your love, sympathy, and support to someone who is grieving? We’ve collected, curated, and written a wide range of beautiful and heartwarming things to say to your loved ones. Read on to find help and inspiration and when you don’t know what to write in a condolence message. Or …
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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