A funeral does not have to be expensive or flashy to be memorable. As is often the case, the most important thing about a funeral is people coming together. That is why a heartfelt eulogy can make a bigger impact than an ornate casket, and a small gathering at the deceased’s home can be more intimate than a grand catered event. (more…)
Archive for the ‘Funeral Planning’ Category
Five Ways to Personalize a Funeral Service on a Budget
Tuesday, July 10th, 2018Poetry to Read at a Funeral
Monday, June 18th, 2018Public speaking at a funeral is a common practice, especially if the service will be formal or held in a church. However, if you are not the kind of person who can write a eulogy, or you are not quite up to the task of opening your heart and sharing personal memories of the past, you may want to read a funeral poem instead. By relying on the words of some of the world’s great writers, you can tap into your feelings without being burdened by the idea of having to come up with your own. (more…)
Planning a Multi-Faith Funeral
Sunday, May 13th, 2018For most of history, funerals were planned according to the beliefs, traditions, and rituals of a single religion. Not only did this make things easier on the family, but it also made things easier on the community as a whole. When someone died, there were “rules” to follow—rules that had been in place for centuries and that dictated everything from what you did to how you were supposed to feel. (more…)
Breaking “Alternative” Funeral Plans to Your Family
Friday, May 4th, 2018You have gone through your funeral planning options. You have started a funeral pre-payment plan that makes sense for your lifestyle. Regardless of your age, health, or financial situation, you have removed a huge burden from your family by coming up with your own funeral arrangements—and putting them into action long before you leave this world. (more…)
How to Choose a Memorial Donation Recipient
Sunday, April 29th, 2018When a loved one dies, you may wish to make (or request) a financial donation instead of more traditional gifts like sympathy flowers, food baskets, or money to help pay for the funeral. If this is the case, the first thing you have to do is decide who will be the recipient of all these monetary contributions. (more…)
Unique Funeral Keepsakes
Wednesday, February 21st, 2018A funeral does not need to be elaborate, grand, or unique. The memories you cherish and the people you love are all that are needed to make this end-of-life celebration memorable. Whether you hold a quiet ash-scattering ceremony at home or invite the entire town to a public funeral, a funeral can be everything you need it to be. (more…)
Dates NOT to Plan a Funeral
Tuesday, February 6th, 2018Few people can choose the time and date of their death, which means most funerals take place on the spur of the moment. No matter how inconvenient the timing or what month it is, saying goodbye is something that always takes precedence over the other demands of daily life. (more…)