Presenting an Elegy: Preparing an Obituary Poem for Memorial Service Across cultures, art has been used to mourn, celebrate, and commemorate our loved ones at their passing. Whether an elegy or a funeral march, it’s important to explore how the spoken word can be used to celebrate your loved one’s life, as well as how…
Understanding the Cremation Process No one can prepare you for the loss of a loved one, but knowing that they will be respectfully and lovingly cared for can relieve some of your worries. Cremation vs burial is a common concern that can be a challenge to deal with during this difficult time. Let’s explore some…
Memorializing Ashes with Cremation Jewelry Losing a loved one is not an easy process. While your loved one may be gone, their memory still lives on. To hold them close, some families look to transform ashes into art ─ memorializing their memory forever. Different services can change the ashes into paintings, pottery, tattoo ink, and…
Celebration of Life – 9 Ideas for a Memorable Service Funeral rites have been conducted throughout human history. Traditional funerals tend to include a visitation, a funeral service, and committal service or burial. Religious tradition is typically intertwined with the service, although throughout the different practices, common secular motivations are: to mourn for the decedent,…
What is a Death Certificate? A death certificate is an official document proving an individual’s passing. These documents may be important in the occasion you need to close your loved one’s accounts or access benefits. Once your loved one’s death is registered, their death certificate can be ordered as needed. Depending on your county, the…