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Posted on June 11, 2020April 8, 2020 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

What to Say When Scattering Ashes

Scattering Ashes - What to Say at a Scattering Ceremony

What should you say when scattering ashes? What is appropriate or expected? Do you have to say a lot, or anything at all?

Scattering the ashes of a loved one is a momentous occasion. It only happens once – when it’s done, your loved one’s remains are gone forever. So you want to make sure you do it right.

Today, we’re going to look at what to say when scattering ashes. There are plenty of ideas and tips below, so if you’re looking for inspiration – or just want to confirm that what you are planning to do is acceptable – read on!

Posted on June 4, 2020May 13, 2020 by Aubrey — Leave a comment

21 Sad Funeral Songs

For this article we collected twenty-one of the most appropriately sad funeral songs we could find.

These songs are ideal for playing during a slideshow, a time of contemplation, a candle lighting, or any other memorial event during the funeral service.

Some of the tracks have sad lyrics yet more upbeat tunes. Others have more somber melodies with comparatively uplifting, perhaps even hopeful, lyrics. The point is that these songs have a sound and feel which is appropriate for a funeral service.

Funerals are mournful occasions, and the songs you choose should suit the moment. Whatever kind of sad funeral song you want, we’ve got it here.

Posted on May 14, 2020March 19, 2020 by Aubrey — Leave a comment

10 Thoughtful Gifts for Grieving Children

10 Thoughtful Sympathy Gifts for Kids Who Have Lost a Loved One

Gifts for grieving children are best given as a way to make life a little bit more bearable for a precious child who has just lost someone very important to them.

With this reality in mind, today we’re going to be sharing with you not only 10+ thoughtful gift ideas for bereaved children, but we’ll also weave in some tips for helping kids in the midst of grief over their loved one’s death.

Posted on May 7, 2020May 21, 2020 by Aubrey — Leave a comment

21 Happy Funeral Songs for a Celebration of Life

21 Happy Funeral Songs for a Celebration of Life is a part of our series featuring The Most Popular Funeral Songs of All Time. Click here for 100 of most popular funeral songs ever recorded, organized into categories and themes.

Today we’re sharing our favorite happy funeral songs. These songs are ideal for a cheerful memorial – not your typical sad and somber funeral service, but rather, with a ‘celebration of life’ in mind for your loved one.

So if you’re foraging for happy funeral songs, you’ve come to the right place. This list encompasses a whole spectrum of happy songs for funerals; we’ve made sure that joy for life can be found in the lyrics, in the melodies, and in the beats themselves.

Our selection spans decades and genres, too, so there’s a little something for everyone (and every loved one).

Let’s take a listen.

Posted on April 30, 2020March 13, 2020 by Aubrey — Leave a comment

10 Sympathy Gifts for Loss of Wife

Wife Loss Sympathy Gifts for a Grieving Husband

You’re looking for sympathy gifts for loss of wife, which means that you know someone who’s just lost their better half.

It’s a sad situation, and while you don’t want to spend too much time pondering over a gift, you still want to offer your loved one something special to let them know you’re here for them during this difficult time.

So we’ve done the work for you. Below, we’ve put together a list of the most heartfelt gift ideas we could find for someone who is grieving over the loss of their wife.

Each gift is of the highest quality, crafted to provide him a sense of comfort even when there is seemingly none to be found.

Posted on April 16, 2020April 16, 2020 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

Memory Jar Ideas, Instructions, and Quotes

The memory jar is a popular and meaningful memorial idea that celebrates the memories you shared with your departed loved one.

A memory jar is both a tribute to their life and legacy, and a source of comfort to the grieving family as they get to read and treasure up all the important memories.

Let’s talk about how you can do this simple memorial project for yourself or to give to a grieving family member.

Posted on April 9, 2020March 13, 2020 by Aubrey — Leave a comment

10 Sympathy Gifts for Loss of Husband

Today we’re going to highlight ten of the best and most meaningful sympathy gifts for loss of husband.

Maybe you know someone who’s just been widowed, and you want more than anything to try and lift their spirits, if only just a little bit. You’re hoping to find this person something special.

So you need a sympathy gift that serves not only as a memorial to their late husband, but also as a reminder to your friend that you’re thinking of them during this difficult time.

We want to help you do just that! So below we’ve featured 10 thoughtful sympathy gifts for the loss of a husband. Each of these gift ideas is equal in both quality and meaning.

Posted on March 19, 2020March 16, 2020 by Daniel Szczesniak — Leave a comment

Death Anniversary: How to Remember & Celebrate Your Loved One

A death anniversary is a peculiar sort of holiday.

After all, how can you “celebrate” a life that is gone, one you so dearly miss? How do you grieve, yet heal? Can you remember a loved one without becoming overwhelmed, or should you try to ignore or forget the day they died?

Or what if you are the friend of someone whose spouse or child has died. How do you comfort them on the anniversary of their loved one’s death? Should you do or say anything?

Here are some thoughts on how to remember loved ones as the years go by.

Posted on February 6, 2020March 25, 2020 by Aubrey — Leave a comment

10 Beautiful Sympathy Gifts for Loss of Mother

Today we’re talking about sympathy gifts for loss of mother.

When someone loses their mother, they have quite literally lost their first love. The one who gave them life. The first voice they ever heard. Maybe even the one who gave them a second chance at life. To lose a parent is one of the greatest losses a person will ever face, and all of us have to face this realization at some point in our life.

If you know someone who has recently had to say good-bye to their mom, you’re probably looking for a sympathy gift that is beautiful and will also bring this person a sense of peace and comfort.

Below, we’ve gathered a list featuring 10 sympathy gifts, each possessing both of those qualities.

Posted on January 30, 2020March 12, 2020 by Aubrey — Leave a comment

10 Best Sympathy Gifts for Men

Men are, according to the stereotype, difficult to shop for. Throw in the unpredictably raw emotions of grief, and you may discover that sympathy gifts for men are really difficult to find.

But it shouldn’t be that way.

If you have a friend or family member who is grieving the loss of a loved one, and maybe even going through a pretty rough patch with it, giving him a sympathy gift is one of the best ways to show him that you care. And you shouldn’t have to spend too much time (or an arm and a leg) finding the perfect one.

In this list we’ve gathered the 10 best sympathy gifts for men. No matter their personality type, from a memorial tumbler for the more practical type of guy to a remembrance journal for the more sentimental, we have a little something for everyone.