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...]
Sarah’s Dream
Looking back on last year, we had some tragic losses. Despite the dark days, we were able to find a glimmer of light shining through, and even learn something … [Read more...]
10 of the Most Popular Modern Funeral Songs
Let me ask you a question (if you’ve never attended a funeral, memorial service, just use your imagination): “What would a funeral be like if there was no … [Read more...]
Creative Memorials-Ash Scattering on a Cruise
Hyler and Pam Cooper are experienced cruisers and this year they rang in the new year on a Norwegian cruise ship headed for the Bahamas. This trip was a little … [Read more...]
Urns for the Beach Life
What do we do for fun around here? As we ease into Fall, lately we're dreaming about sand and surf, although with the recent hurricanes, the beaches are … [Read more...]
