WHY DO WE HAVE FUNERALS?
If you look far back in history, you will find evidence of funeral rituals. They are not a modern invention, and have purpose and meaning. There...
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Funeral Poems: Finding Comfort in Words
When you lose someone dear, words often feel inadequate to capture the depth of your emotions. However, poetry has a remarkable way of stepping in...
READ MORE What to do with Ashes After Cremation
After a loved one’s cremation, families often face the question: what to do with cremation ashes? This decision is deeply personal, often shaped...
READ MORE Grief and Nature: Finding Solace Outdoors
Losing someone you love can be one of life’s harshest burdens. In those moments, when words fall short and the world feels too loud, nature often...
READ MOREWhat To Wear To A Funeral
The general funeral etiquette requires you to wear black clothing. Colours like navy blue, maroon and grey can be a good alternative. You should...
READ MORE Creative Ways to Involve Children and Young People in a Funeral
Age affects an individual’s experience of grief and death. Involving children and young people in the funeral event is one way to allow them...
READ MORE Moving On After a Spouse Dies
The death of a loved one can be a devastating event, but the aftermath may be even more stressful if you lived with the deceased. This is...
READ MORE CEMETERY TOURISM
When you think of fun outings, a cemetery probably doesn’t come to mind. However, old cemeteries hold a lot of history, art and culture. ...
READ MORE Exploring Rituals: How Different Religions Honor the Dead
Death rituals differ across the different religions of the world. By delving into them, we can find common ground in our shared experiences of...
READ MORE Funeral Etiquette for Family Members
Planning a funeral to honor a loved one can be overwhelming. To help you manage the process and handle the event with care, there are some key...
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