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What is the difference between a funeral, a memorial service and a celebration of life? These are common questions. Which is better? When and why should you choose one over any of the others?
Let’s take a look at each type of service so that you know the differences and which will work best for you, for your family, and to honor your loved one.
If you’re like most people, chances are this is the first you’ve thought about what exactly, if anything, you need to know about cremation urns.
What is a cremation urn anyways? Are there any requirements for buying or using one? How do you use one? Is there anything you should be aware of?
“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.
Memorial bookmarks are ideal to give out at the funeral, celebration of life, or memorial service. They’re simple to make, affordable, and easy for attendees to slip into a book and be reminded of the sweet memories of your loved one.
Below we have examples, tips on what to include, beautiful templates you can use to create the perfect bookmark, and inspiration for quotes, poems, sayings, prayers, and more.
Short, concise, and crisp. That is an epitaph.
If you have been asked to write an epitaph, you probably have questions. What should you say? How many lines should you write?
You might not be a wordsmith, but you will be able to write the perfect epitaph upon finishing this article!
Nothing is as stirring as a military funeral. It is a very patriotic and moving experience.
What is going to happen? Will there be a 21 gun salute? Will a rendition of Taps be played?
What is the difference between standard military funeral honors and full honors? If you don’t know what to expect, read on to find out.
But we’ll warn you – reading about a Military Honors Funeral and experiencing it are two very different feelings!
Is it appropriate to toast a deceased loved one? The short answer is “Yes!”
But don’t stand up at the funeral with a bottle of whiskey in your hand. You will find yourself unceremoniously removed! The best place for the toast is usually after the funeral. Save your toast for the reception, or for a private family gathering.
Still, you will want to be prepared if you are called on to give a memorial toast. What should you say?
Let’s talk about virtual funerals. This might mean memorial services on Zoom, life celebrations on Facebook, or private online funerals by invite only.
How do you create an online memorial service in these trying times? Here’s what you need to know about virtual funerals and how to plan a meaningful memorial when everyone can’t gather together.
Looking for some funeral program examples?
If you’re wondering what a typical funeral program should look like, you’re not alone. The best way to figure out your own outline is to check out samples of what others have done.
Here are some standard funeral program samples, outlines, and templates – including free and premium options.
Someone you know has died (or has lost a loved one), but you can’t attend the funeral. Or maybe you’re debating whether or not you should go…
What’s the proper and respectful thing to do?
Today, we’re going to get into the details of how and why
Let’s get right to it.