Planning a funeral can be an extremely emotional experience and you often find yourself at a loss for words. When planning a funeral you will need to write an obituary for the deceased to run in the newspaper. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to write an obituary. Consult with the funeral director at the funeral home where the service is being planned and ask them for a template for an obituary. Read More»
Planning a funeral can be a highly stressful time as you look to celebrate a person’s life while grieving over their death. For many people, the most difficult task in arranging a funeral is designing a headstone that will sit on the grave to allow people to remember the deceased. As such, here are four things to consider when designing a headstone. Choose the Right Image A while ago, it was relatively difficult to include images on headstones that wouldn’t deteriorate over time. Read More»
Planning a funeral is something that no one wants to do, but the necessity of the process cannot be overstated. Since you’ll want to honor your relative or loved one in a way that is suitable, there are some important tips to keep in mind for a great funeral service. These tips will help you save money, stay focused, and put together the best possible service. Read this funeral guide to help you get through this difficult period of time. Read More»
If you recently had a loved one pass, you might be looking for ways to keep their memory alive. You will be able to do so if they were cremated. One way to do this is to make cremation jewelry, which is possible even with a small amount of their ashes. Many different handmade jewelry items can be custom-made to allow you to have a token of the person you loved so dearly. Read More»
Your friend just called to tell you that through some tragic accident or illness, their sweet child has died. You are probably not a grief counselor and don’t really know what to do, how to act, or what to say. Follow these tips to support your friend, without causing more pain, or without causing the friendship to die too. Just Listen When you visit with your friend in person or over the phone, just listen. Read More»