@MyOwnEulogyMar 5, 20205 minThe 5 worst things to say after someone dies — and what to say insteadDon’t gloss over grief as time moves on; acknowledge your loved one may still be in pain months or years later.
@MyOwnEulogyJan 9, 20209 minHow To Write A Thank You Card After A LossWhile handwritten, personalized funeral thank you cards are always greatly appreciated by recipients, people will understand if you cannot m
@MyOwnEulogyAug 15, 20193 minHow to Livestream a FuneralMany funeral homes now offer live-streaming services for a fee, or the directors regularly work with outside companies that can come in to p
@MyOwnEulogyMay 5, 20195 minHere's to the Hereafter: Celebrating Life With a PartyPlanning 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
@MyOwnEulogyDec 16, 20182 minFuneral Etiquette: What’s legal, what’s disrespectfulVehicles that are participating in the procession are not permitted to leave the procession unless directed to do so by a law enforcement of
@MyOwnEulogyAug 17, 20184 minWriting Your Own ObituaryThe 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
@MyOwnEulogyAug 9, 20183 min5 Reasons to Plan Your Own Funeral NowIf you approach funeral planning as you would a financial or business decision, you may be able to get beyond those difficult emotions.
Melanie BallSep 10, 20174 minMeaningful Planning for Final ArrangementsSome people wait to reach a certain age or receive a serious diagnosis before they start planning their final wishes. Luckily, when we lo...
@DeathCafeAug 31, 20172 minFuneral Cost Planning GuideFunerals should be arranged carefully to enable everyone in attendance to grieve respectfully. While it’s tempting to buy an expensive caske
Carol CooperAug 16, 20172 min10 Ingredients For A Perfect Funeral8. 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
The TelegraphJul 20, 20174 minOvercoming The Challenges Of Writing A EulogyNo 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,
@MyOwnEulogyJul 14, 20171 min15 Death Comics To Lighten Up Your LifeThey 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
@MyOwnEulogyJul 9, 20173 minThe Importance Of A EulogyTo 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.
All Gifts ConsideredMay 11, 20174 minShould You Bring A Gift To A Funeral?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,
Via Urns OnlineMay 10, 20175 minFrugal Funeral Planning: Tips for a Funeral on a BudgetSome of these frugal funeral planning tips are just about asking the right questions. Others are designed for the crafty and creative DIY cr
Telegraph Financial ServicesApr 24, 20173 minHow To Get Help With Funeral Costs In The UKDid 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
