Be informed. Be inspired. Celebrate your loved one.
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, …
Embalming: Is It Right for You or Your Loved One? Read More »
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 …
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 …
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. …
The Vikings have not been active for a millennium, but Viking funerals still inspire a sense of awe and wonder. The iconic ritual of a fiery sendoff is something that many people are interested in, and perhaps want to emulate for their own farewell. But the stuff of legends may be just that. Did the …
Viking Funerals, Pyres, Ritual Ale, & How to Legally Have One Read More »
Leaving a legacy means two things. Today, we’re going to talk about both of those things.
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 …
Funeral Traditions New and Old, At Home and Abroad Read More »
Why do people choose something different than the traditional funeral? Well, for one thing, people are unique and thus love to honor and celebrate their unique loved one. Plus many of the burial alternatives you’ll see below have never been an option before now. Thanks to new technology and incredible ideas, there are many ways …
15 Creative Funeral Alternatives to Celebrate a Unique Person Read More »
No funeral? No memorial service? What if someone doesn’t want a big “goodbye?” Is there anything you can still do? Thankfully, there are alternatives to the traditional funeral. With a little thoughtful planning, you and your family can figure out what will work best. There are numerous ways to remember and honor a loved one …
No Funeral or Memorial Service? Here’s What to Do Read More »
The funeral of Jesus is the most famous funeral the world has ever known. What can we learn about our own expenses, planning, and memorials from Jesus’ funeral?