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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 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?
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.
If you’re considering becoming an organ donor, you’ll want to understand how organ donation will affect your funeral plans.
What difference does this choice make? Can you be an organ donor and still have a funeral? Or a cremation, for that matter? How long does it take? Does it delay the funeral?
Today we’ll address these questions and more. Read on to learn everything you need to know about organ donation and funeral planning.
Once the service is over, the family and close friends can have a funeral repast as they share a meal, reminisce, grieve, and enjoy one another’s company.
This is frequently done as a post-funeral reception, but it can also be a private meal at someone’s home or at a local restaurant. No matter where or how it is done, nothing brings people together quite like food.
Here are some obituary examples and tips on what to write as you try to sum up your loved one’s beautiful life in words.
I’m both a professional writer and a funeral director. I’ve seen all types of obituaries, and can give you helpful guidance on writing an obituary, what to include, and how to hit the right tone.
Here’s how.
Funerals, memorial services, and/or life celebration events are excellent opportunities for paying tribute to someone special.
Let’s consider ways to incorporate their hobbies, pastimes, and passions.
Funeral posters are a beautiful way to honor your loved one’s life and display their photo at the funeral or celebration of life event.
Let’s talk about how to get these made, how to find a gorgeous template to use, where and how to print, what details to include, and more.
As you plan and finalize the funeral for your loved one, you’ll find peace of mind once you decide on the order of service.
If you’re planning your own funeral, you get to “do it your way.” If you’re planning a funeral for your loved one, it can be tough to know what to do, what’s expected, what’s appropriate, and what your loved one might have wanted.
There are times when words are hard to find. Announcing a loved one’s funeral is one of the most difficult of those times.
You probably have a lot of questions. How do you announce the funeral? What information should be included? Is a funeral announcement the same thing as an obituary? When should you post or publish it?
Death brings out so many questions, and you have found the right place to have these questions answered.