Planning

Losing a loved one is a difficult and emotional experience. During this time, attending a memorial service allows us to pay our respects and offer support to the grieving family. Along with being present to show our condolences, it is important to dr...

Using Photo Gifts to Keep Memories CloseSaying goodbye to a loved one is an experience that changes us. As you navigate your own grief journey, it can be soothing and even uplifting to keep small, personal reminders of the time you shared with such a...

What Are the Best Jewish Sympathy Gifts for Shiva? In Judaism, families traditionally hold an event known as "sitting shiva" when a loved one dies. Even though shiva has a history rich with religious influences, the modern version of this event...

Attending a funeral for a family or friend is often a familiar experience, with similar traditions and cultural influences shared through the generations. Culture ingrains the beginning and end of life, often with longstanding practices that make up...

Jewish funeral traditions include a ritualized structure for working through grief after losing a loved one. This formal expression of grief is encouraged as a way to lead the grieving family through the varying mourning stages and back into society...

Jewish funeral practices stem from a long religious history, including ceremonies and customs that families often include in the burial and mourning practices. Cultural influences play a notable role in the family’s decision for funeral services...