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.
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, the chemicals used, the reason it’s done, the cost, and the pros and cons.
Let’s jump in.
Hearses are vehicles that take people for their final ride. That’s one of the the most straightforward answers we can give, anyway.
Everyone has questions about the death industry, and it’s perfectly natural to wonder about macabre curiosities (and sometimes practical necessities) such as hearses.
Have you ever wondered what characterizes a Celebration of Life vs a Funeral?
Are they the same? The short answer is no, but the two are very similar in some ways and highly different in others.
Let’s take a look at some of the similarities and differences between a traditional funeral service and a celebration of life.
Cremation myths abound. With the surging popularity of cremation as a the most popular option for final disposition (see #9, below), the myths about cremation are slowly being dispelled.
Today, we’re going to identify and debunk nine of the most common cremation myths.
Since memorial service ideas are virtually unlimited, it can actually be somewhat daunting to plan and pull off a memorial or funeral service.
Memorial services can vary in style, tone, and content just as widely as the unique personalities of the individuals being memorialized.
If you’ve hunted around for free funeral program templates, you’ve likely discovered that most of the links you follow take you to products and programs that are not free at all.
To ease your search, here are some of our favorite actually free funeral program templates.
Today we’ll be looking at the best comfort foods for grief.
During times of grieving there are many meaningful ways to care for our close friend’s or loved one’s physical health, mental health, and overall well being.
But one of the very best ways? Food.
Today we’re looking at a selection of the best prayers for funeral cards.
Funeral prayer cards are often given out at the funeral service as a remembrance keepsake.
Today we’re going to take a look at how to write a tribute to a brother who passed away.
The loss of a brother can be so incredibly hard, and writing a tribute for him can seem like a huge challenge.
No one else shared your childhood memories the way he did, and no one better deserves a heartfelt eulogy or tribute reflective of all the great things he accomplished in his life. But when it comes time to honor your dear brother, it can be difficult to know what to say.
What’s the best way to express your condolences and sympathy? When should you send condolence messages? What should you say?
When someone you know has lost a loved one, it can be hard to find the right words for a message of condolence.
The Bible has much to say about grief, hope, and comfort in a time of loss. In fact, one might view the central theme of the Scriptures as one of suffering — specifically, the suffering of the Righteous One on behalf of those who suffer from sin and have no hope.
A careful, faithful reading of God’s word provides “all things that pertain to life and godliness” (2 Peter 1:3). This is particularly true for those who grieve.
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