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Biblical funeral prayers are one important way for Christians to honor God, show their trust and faith in him, and proclaim his goodness and sovereignty over all of life’s affairs. In life and in death our hope is in God our heavenly Father and in the saving work of Christ Jesus his Son.
Maybe you’ve heard the term “death positive.” What is it? An attitude, a movement, a philosophy? How can you be “death positive,” and is this something you should want?
Have you ever received an “end of life letter?” Unfortunately, not everyone gets the opportunity to receive a last letter from a loved one. Have you ever thought about writing one and how it would impact someone after you are gone? Should you write a final letter when you’re healthy and vibrant? Or should you …
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Have you thought about your last wishes? Most people are uncomfortable talking about death and dying. But, unfortunately, death is going to catch up to all of us someday. Some of us will have a warning that death is approaching, and some won’t. With that being said, it is always best to be prepared. Have …
Most people don’t like to think about what happens to a body after death. Decomposition, odors, and body fluids are gross. But, if you are like me, these are things you find fascinating. What part of the body decomposes first? How long does the decomposition process take? Can a body explode if it’s left after …
When your loved one is going to be cremated, it’s natural to wonder what is involved in the cremation process. How does cremation work? What happens before and after? How long does it take? Is it really your loved one’s ashes in the box they give you? Whether you are researching for end-of-life planning, preparing …
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Questions about death are a normal, healthy part of living well. While you may have questions about the physical, physiological, and psychological aspects of dying, those aren’t the questions you’ll find here. And while I’m sure you have questions about the afterlife, philosophy, and religion, we’re not trying to provide answers. Instead, these questions are …
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Let’s talk about prepaid funeral plans. I have been in the funeral industry for thirteen years and I’ve been selling pre-arrangement policies for much of that time. Often families think that their loved one has taken care of everything, when in fact, nothing has been. Perhaps their loved one just happened to see me on …
Christians should consider training and serving as death doulas. “Death” is probably the last word you would expect to find paired with “doula.” And no, this isn’t some sort of spiritual metaphor; it’s an actual job in a young but rapidly growing field. Let me explain.
Q: What is direct cremation? A: Direct cremation means that the body of the deceased is cremated after death, without a prior memorial service and without the involvement of a funeral home. Direct cremation is the most affordable disposition option that is readily available. Most funeral homes and crematoriums offer this service. In this article, we’ll discuss …