Don’t gloss over grief as time moves on; acknowledge your loved one may still be in pain months or years later.

While handwritten, personalized funeral thank you cards are always greatly appreciated by recipients, people will understand if you cannot m

Many funeral homes now offer live-streaming services for a fee, or the directors regularly work with outside companies that can come in to p

Planning your own celebration of life may seem extreme, but Grady-Savard said it was a must for her. She's seen what can happen when thi

Vehicles that are participating in the procession are not permitted to leave the procession unless directed to do so by a law enforcement of

The unexpected death of a treasured mentor brought home to me the benefits of composing one’s own obituary. At 80, my friend had a number of

If you approach funeral planning as you would a financial or business decision, you may be able to get beyond those difficult emotions.

Some people wait to reach a certain age or receive a serious diagnosis before they start planning their final wishes. Luckily, when we lost Dad to mesothelio...

Funerals should be arranged carefully to enable everyone in attendance to grieve respectfully. While it’s tempting to buy an expensive caske

8. A hint of altruism.  What’s the point of a mountain of blooms or the word MUM spelled out in white chrysanths?  Whether it’s in a newspap

No matter how experienced you are at public speaking, standing up to speak at the funeral of a loved one is different. In grief and sadness,

They say laughter is the best medicine, who are we to argue? "Life does not cease to be funny when people die any more than it ceases

To help people with their grieving, I have found it helpful to be able to encapsulate the life of the deceased in a single image or phrase.

The Question: Should I Bring A Gift To A Funeral? The first part question has to do with should, as in, Do I have to? The correct answer is,

Some of these frugal funeral planning tips are just about asking the right questions. Others are designed for the crafty and creative DIY cr

Did you know that the average cost of a basic funeral now stands at £3,897? Rising costs of burial, cremation and funeral director’s service