Ten Creative Ways to Spread Ashes

Ten Creative Ways to Spread Ashes

In today’s society, cremation is becoming more and more popular, rather than the traditional burial.  This is especially true as the cost of funerals and burials continue to rise. However, most of us don’t want to simply put our loved one in an urn and set them...
How do Various Religions Mourn or Celebrate the Loss of a Loved One

How do Various Religions Mourn or Celebrate the Loss of a Loved One

While we all inevitably face losing a loved one at some point in our lives, how we mourn or celebrate that individual varies from person to person, as well as from religion to religion. Here are some common religions and their beliefs regarding mourning or celebrating...
How to Integrate Entertainment Into a Funeral

How to Integrate Entertainment Into a Funeral

For the longest time the words funeral and entertainment would never have existed together in the same sentence.  Even now, the ideas are incompatible for many individuals. However, in today’s society, many individuals are moving away from the more traditional...
How to Plan a Memorial Service or Celebration of Life

How to Plan a Memorial Service or Celebration of Life

Many people today prefer to hold a memorial service or celebration of life rather than a more traditional funeral.  It provides the opportunity to focus on the positive and the happiness the deceased brought into everyone’s life. If you are planning a memorial...
What is a Celebration of Life

What is a Celebration of Life

When a loved one passes away, one of the first decisions that needs to be made is what kind of service you want to hold to honor your loved one.  Do you want the traditional funeral service or would you rather have a celebration of life?  The main difference between a...
Where to Host a Memorial Service or Celebration of Life

Where to Host a Memorial Service or Celebration of Life

In today’s society, many individuals are choosing to hold a memorial service or celebration of life rather than a more traditional funeral service.  A memorial service or celebration of life allows for more creativity in planning in the event, providing the...
What is the Difference between a Funeral and a Memorial

What is the Difference between a Funeral and a Memorial

In the past, most families chose to hold a more traditional funeral service after the death of a loved one.  However, this is changing in today’s society as cremation becomes a more popular choice and families choose to hold a more personalized memorial service...
What are the Largest Expenses of Death

What are the Largest Expenses of Death

Death is inevitable and, unfortunately, so are the costs associated with it.  In fact, the costs of dying are increasing at even a greater rate than the costs of living. Costs Related to Funeral or Cremation Many people are shocked when they start looking into the...
How To Write An Obituary

How To Write An Obituary

Dealing with the loss of a loved one is extremely difficult, compounded by the number of tasks that need to be completed.  To help you in your time of mourning, here is a step-by-step guide to how to write an obituary. Step 1:  Death Announcement This contains the...
What To Do When A Loved One Passes Away

What To Do When A Loved One Passes Away

Losing a loved one, whether expected or unexpected, is a difficult time.  Unfortunately, actions need to be taken and responsibilities looked after, whether you are the executor of the estate, family or a close friend asked to assist at this time.  To help you during...