Funeral music can be an excellent way to truly capture the essence and spirit of your loved one. Though usually played softly, the music at a funeral can also shape the ceremony by reminding mourners of the type of person they have lost. Music can evoke powerful memories, emotions, and thoughts of good times. Choosing Funeral Music Because of this, it is important that funeral music is not chosen haphazardly. Organizers should try to pick songs ... Read More
Funeral flowers are a time honored tradition of showing our love, respect, and affection both for those who have passed from this life and for those who are left behind. They are meant to be a source of comfort and beauty in a dark time in a family’s life, and can also represent the continuation of life even though a death has touched us. Funeral Wreaths One of the most popular of which is the wreath. Funeral wreaths and their circular desi... Read More
Losing someone close to us is never easy. In her 1969 book titled, “On Death and Dying”, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross lists the five stages of grief that most of us experience when we go through this situation. By learning about these stages, we can begin coping with death more effectively, knowing that each stage will bring us closer to the end of the healing process. Some people can get stuck in one of the first four stages, and need a bit... Read More
In the world of Internet connections and email communications, keeping in touch has become much simpler. This is even true when a loved one dies and we want to share our grief with friends and family members across the miles. Online mourning has made this possible with tools to create an online memorial of your loved one and broadcast the service across Internet connections. While it may sound strange at first to pay tribute to someone dear to us... Read More
When someone dies, it is important to tell those who might have known the person. This is usually done in the form of an obituary that is published in the local newspaper or on the Internet. Writing an obituary is not an easy task, since you will still be reeling from the loss of your loved one. These five tips on how to write an obituary can make the process a little easier to create an announcement that will give your family member’s memo... Read More
Our deceased loved ones reach out to us constantly, and they do it in every way they possibly can. They want us to feel their presence so we’ll know that they are well and that they are not gone. There are many different ways our loved ones try to contact us, some ways are overt, others are more subtle. When you learn to recognize these cues from them, you can enjoy the love and the comfort they are sending to you. I’m often asked if ... Read More
Ghosts are people who, after their death, choose not to cross over to the Other Side, for various reasons. Sometimes they’ve died a tragic death and they don’t recognize that they’re dead. Other times they’re trying to work out unfinished business and on occasion they’re afraid they’ll experience judgment and punishment if they cross over - so they don’t. Unfortunately there are many ill-effects of this s... Read More
Death is a robber and thief, takes away, but grief and sorrow can give it back. As hard as it is and perhaps daunting at the time it is possible to recover from grief with new strengths, a new focus and a new direction. To grieve is natural and healthy. The healing process starts as you release your grief, and start to recognize and sort your emotions ( which can be conflicting at times) and move to the acceptance of your loved ones death. The he... Read More
Funeral flowers chosen by the next of kin or close family for the top of the casket or coffin are usually diamond shaped or flowers made into the traditional shape of a cross. The size of the casket flowers are quite often dependant on the size of the coffin however, the same designs are available in varying lengths to accommodate this. Elongated sprays are traditionally made from white lilies with lush green foliage while crosses are normally co... Read More
They come each Sunday with their flowers and beach chairs, their photos and mementos of times now past, to sit by the beloved headstones that mark the last resting place of their warrior sons or daughters, these women of Section Sixty. Despite the fact that Arlington National Cemetery has strict regulations regarding decorating trees that stand amongst the headstones, or leaving pictures and sweet remembrances at the gravesites, these mothers le... Read More
