For anyone who’s fascinated with astrology, this bit of news won’t be surprising at all: Aries is actually the first of the signs of the zodiac. Being in the … [Read more...]
Acknowledging a Death Anniversary: A Few Ideas
I’ve been thinking and writing about death anniversaries for years. Most recently it was “Twelve Ways to Celebrate a Loved One’s Death Anniversary.” This time … [Read more...]
How to Avoid Mistakes When Planning a Funeral
Before you roll your eyes, stop and think about what I’m saying: staging a funeral is a lot like hosting a social gathering (I hate to call it a party, but I … [Read more...]
Don’t Dismiss the Healing Power of Funeral Flowers
Sadly, funerals have been on my itinerary more frequently the last couple of years. One disturbing trend that's clear and often noted in the obituary is the … [Read more...]
Beauty from the Ashes: Patriotic Cremation Urns
It’s no secret: more and more Americans are choosing cremation. In fact, cremation has been called the ‘new American way of death” – which has prompted greater … [Read more...]
How to Choose Pallbearers for the Funeral
Earlier in the year, it was suggested that I write a post about pallbearers – how to choose suitable candidates, what’s required of them; that sort of thing. I … [Read more...]
The Language of Funeral Flowers
Today I’d like to talk about what’s been called “the language of flowers”. Certainly, we all know flowers don’t actually speak; nonetheless, we’ve found a way … [Read more...]
DIY Memorial Keepsakes: How to Make a Funeral Program
If you’ve been to a funeral or memorial service, chances are you were given a funeral program upon your arrival at the service location–so you’re familiar with … [Read more...]
Song Ideas for Music at the Funeral
Earlier this year we presented a list of 10 of the most popular modern funeral songs. Many classics were listed there, but today I want to share a … [Read more...]
DIY Memorials: How to Arrange Grocery Store Flowers
Today, as a practical follow-up to January’s post, DIY Memorials: How to Make a Memorial Shrine, we’re going to look at how to ‘make the most’ of grocery store … [Read more...]