Just one generation ago, traditional funerals were still the norm. The tradition, as it were.
But things changed.
Embalming: Is It Right for You or 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, the chemicals used, the reason it’s done, the cost, and the pros and cons.
Let’s jump in.
21 Best Modern Funeral Songs
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 positive – nowadays, most people call it a “Celebration of Life.”
The aim is to make it as individual and unique as your loved one was, and that includes the song selection.
After all, not everyone one who passes would leave instructions to play Bach, Mozart, or Beethoven at their funeral. Some would prefer pop music – and that’s ok!
For those who adore all things modern and trendy, up-to-date and on-the-money, we’ve curated 21 wonderfully fitting modern songs to play at the funeral. Drop a beat and make your guests nod, sway, and smile through their tears.
21 Best Christian Funeral Songs
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 the just-right Christian funeral songs is even more important. Here are 21 wonderful ideas for your consideration.
Funeral Crowning: Here’s What You Need to Know
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.
Many cultures have held the significance of a cherished death with different kinds of celebrations.
In America, traditionally most families would have a markedly similar funeral process: from the wake to the funeral service and committal, followed by a repast where more casual, informal unity can be expressed.
In modern times, varied cultural expressions have come to the fore. One among the many cultures in the western world is the culture of African-descendants, African-Americans and Black-Canadians, whose ancestral practices mixed with Christian beliefs to form what is distinctly viewable as their own kind of Christian traditions.
Among those traditions is a fairly new one: the crowning ceremony.
Viking Funerals, Pyres, Ritual Ale, & How to Legally Have One
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 Vikings really send their warriors out to sea on a flaming ship, an aquatic funeral pyre bound for Valhalla?
Here’s everything you need to know about Viking funerals and how you can (sort of… maybe…) legally have your own Viking send-off.
Leaving a Legacy: How to Craft a Life Worth Passing On
Leaving a legacy means two things.
Today, we’re going to talk about both of those things.
Funeral Traditions New and Old, At Home and Abroad
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 back as 60,000 BC. Every culture has had three common denominators regarding death:
- Ceremonies
- Special places for burial or placement
- Some sort of memorial or monument
The things our culture may find strange are perfectly acceptable in other cultures. Read on to find out what we have in common and how we differ.
15 Creative Funeral Alternatives to Celebrate a Unique Person
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 to celebrate your loved one with a funeral alternative. Take a look below – we have put some great ideas together for you.
No Funeral or Memorial Service? Here’s What to Do
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 that can be meaningful for you.
Continue to read on and find some ideas that will help you honor their memory without dishonoring their wishes.
The Burial of Jesus & How to Plan a Christian Funeral
The burial of Jesus is described in all four Gospels. This is without a doubt the most famous funeral the world has ever known.
As we look at the Scriptural account of Jesus’ death and burial, what can we learn about how to plan a Christian funeral? How do we think through our own expenses, planning, and memorials from the vantage point of Jesus’ burial?
30 Best Funeral Welcome Signs, Collages, & Memory Boards
At any funeral or memorial service you have attended, you have probably seen welcome signs, collages, and memory boards that depict the departed loved one.
How are these made? Where do you find these beautiful designs?
In a word: Right here.
