Funerals 101

Top 10 Funeral Terms to Add to Your Preplanning Vocabulary

Preplanning can alleviate a significant amount of stress for both you and your loved ones. To simplify your preplanning experience, here are ten terms to add to your vocabulary.

Ashes to Ashes: Unpacking the Divine Debate on Cremation Across Cultures

When making end of life plans, understanding the views on the acceptance of cremation in various faiths can be helpful as you navigate your disposition choices.
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Beyond the Cliff: A Trauma Expert’s Personal Story of Grief and Resilience

Explore the impact of early loss and trauma with expert Laura van Dernoot Lipsky. Learn how grief shapes our lives and discover essential self-care strategies for those navigating trauma and mental health challenges
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Condolences with Heart: Navigating the Delicate Art of Comforting Words

When someone you care about loses a loved one, it's natural to want to extend support and be there for them.
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Bring More Meaning to the Memorial with Celebrant Services

Honoring the memory of a loved one is an important part of the grieving process. Discover how celebrant services offer a personalized approach to create a meaningful and authentic memorial.
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Probate 101: What You Need to Know

Notoriously slow and expensive, you might know probate is something you want to avoid, much like a speeding ticket, an IRS audit or root canal. But what exactly is it?
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Know the Lingo: Demystifying 7 Funeral Words and Phrases

Anyone who has found themselves in the position of having to make funeral arrangements for someone else or planning their own end-of-life care...
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Outer Burial Containers: Making Informed Decisions

If you are planning your own or a loved one’s burial in a cemetery or want to have ashes placed in a container underground there, you may be asked to buy an outer burial container, a vault, grave liner or grave box.
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End Well Speakers: It’s Time to Talk About Death and Life

Discover how End Well 2024 inspired open conversations about death, grief, and healing through stories from experts and advocates transforming end-of-life care.
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What to Do With Tax Records After Someone Dies: Keep or Shred?

Wondering how long to keep tax records after a death? Learn IRS guidelines, what to save forever, and how to safely dispose of documents.
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What is Terramation (Human Composting)?

Terramation, sometimes called organic reduction or human composting, is an attractive choice for those seeking a new alternative to traditional burial and cremation.
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Women a Growing Presence in Death Care

More women are shaping the future of funeral service as directors, death doulas, and industry leaders. Learn how they’re modernizing death care with compassion and innovation.
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How to Write a Eulogy: Tips and Examples

Discover what a eulogy means and how to write one. Our guide includes essential tips, eulogy examples, and advice for delivering a heartfelt tribute.
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