We recently had a death in the family. Our family matriarch. Grandmother. She lived a long, rich life and had made a list of specific wishes before she died. Cremation was preferred over burial. No funeral. No flowers. Have a party at the boat house at the lake. She had two songs that she wanted sung at the service. The Healing Power of Flowers at the Funeral We carried out her wishes, but had to bend the rules on funeral flowers. Flowers are so healing and we knew that a wreath … [Read more...] about No Funeral, No Flowers: What I Learned Planning a Memorial Service