Planning
Funeral Etiquette

26 Sympathy Gift Ideas They’ll Appreciate
When you are feeling the loss of a loved one, it seems inadequate to show up to a funeral or memorial empty-handed. Even though the long-standing tradition is to drop by with a casserole dish or dessert, consider an alternative way to show your suppo...
Funeral Planning

How to Live Stream a Funeral
Funeral planning during COVID times is so much more difficult than normal due to restrictions on travel and gatherings which make a traditional funeral nearly impossible. But even in calmer times, planning a funeral can be a challenge when you have r...
Funeral Planning

Planning a Funeral or Memorial Service
While the thought of planning a funeral or memorial service often brings to mind movie scenes of a family dressed in black, the truth is that a funeral service doesn’t have to be a somber event. This gathering is your opportunity to show your love an...
Funeral Planning

Types of Funeral Flowers and Their Meanings
With so many moving parts to a funeral, it can be tempting to just let the florist handle the flower arrangements. As long as it’s the perfect sentimental piece, right? But in reality, funeral flowers go much deeper than that. That’s why it’s importa...
Funeral Planning

36 Funeral Poems
 Whether you’re planning a funeral service or attending one, there are many things to consider — not the least of which is what exactly to say. If you are struggling to find the right words for a eulogy, a memorial reading, or a condolence card,...
Funeral Planning

How to Write a Eulogy
Writing a eulogy is a big undertaking. Public speaking is hard to begin with, but in the case of doing a eulogy it can be even tougher. It’s also a highly emotional time in someone’s life when they have lost a loved one and are planning a funeral. Th...
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