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...]
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...]