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Music plays a significant role in funeral liturgies. The ideal Catholic funeral songs can serve as a means of prayer, reflection, and emotional support for those gathered to remember, grieve, and celebrate the life of a loved one. Great music can have a powerful emotional impact on mourners. The best funeral songs offer solace and …
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Nobody likes to think about death and dying — especially when it’s about yourself. But, let’s face it, unless the rapture comes in your lifetime, you will eventually breathe your last. Being in the death industry as a funeral director/embalmer and pre-need counselor for over 16 years, I truly believe that planning your arrangements in …
Death happens to us all. We know that every one of us will reach that point in our lives where our bodies shut down, and we will die. And yet death is a mystery to the majority of people.
Today we are going to look at the 21 best jazz funeral songs. Few genres of music can carry the emotional and sentimental impact that jazz does. Often considered “America’s Classical Music,” its beloved bent or “blue” notes express melancholy in an unparalleled manner, while its forward momentums can brighten and uplift the mood unlike …
Just one generation ago, traditional funerals were still the norm. The tradition, as it were. But things changed.
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 …
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 …
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