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April 30, 2019The Most Historical Funeral Monuments All over the world, there are historical funeral monuments paying tribute to prominent figures in history. Ancient mausoleums can be found from India to Brazil and even right here in the United States. Many of these monuments and mausoleums have become famous places that receive thousands of visitors every day…. View Article
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April 29, 2019The History of Funerary Art Funerary art is a cultural practice that dates back to ancient civilizations. More than art, these are monuments to celebrate and memorialize the dead. Funerary art may serve as an article the dead can use in the afterlife, an item to celebrate their accomplishments, or in some cases, funerary art… View Article
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April 15, 2019Peaceful Burial Locations Most people are not thinking about where they would want to be buried. But, taking a few minutes to consider where their final resting place should be as part of their pre-planning arrangements is imperative. These cemeteries offer authentic, beautiful, and peaceful burial locations across the United States. For years, their gorgeous… View Article
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April 4, 2019What to Wear to a Celebration of Life When someone dies, we need an opportunity to say goodbye, to honor their loves, and to celebrate the legacy they left behind. However, on many occasions, families want to hold a memorial service or a celebration of life ceremony instead of a traditional funeral. The rise of… View Article
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April 2, 2019What is a Casket Spray? When planning a funeral for a loved one, families often include flower arrangements as a symbol of love, sympathy, and respect. Flowers create a background of warmth and beauty, which adds to the dignity and consolation of the funeral service. A casket spray is a common funeral arrangement that goes… View Article
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December 21, 2018How to Write a Funeral Sermon Outline Choosing the right words, honoring the deceased, and comforting their family and friends. Although every funeral sermon is different, they are still somewhat similar in their base structure. Delivering a funeral is one of the greatest responsibilities of Funeral Directors or funeral speakers. Our funeral home directors are… View Article
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December 19, 2018CHOOSING WHAT TO WEAR TO A WAKE Navigating the etiquette of what to wear to a funeral or a wake can be challenging. Simple fashion etiquette can create much confusion, as you don’t want to disrespect the family and friends. When you’re considering what to wear to a wake, you want to be as respectful… View Article
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December 17, 2018What Are Facebook Memorial Pages? We all know that social media is part of our daily life. With over 2 billion active users, there’s no doubt that some of them are passing away, leaving behind their Facebook accounts. However, what happens to a Facebook account once someone dies? Back in 2009, Facebook introduced memorial pages,… View Article
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November 27, 2018How to Choose a Funeral Speaker When you are planning a funeral for a lost loved one, or when you are pre-planning your own funeral, there are dozens of decisions to be made. If it’s someone else’s funeral, you are likely making many of these decisions under duress, while grieving the death of a friend… View Article
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October 19, 2018Writing a Funeral Announcement When it comes to writing a funeral announcement for a dear friend or a loved one, finding the right words can become a challenge. A funeral announcement is not only used to share the unfortunate news of someone’s passing, but it is also a keepsake for the family and friends that… View Article
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October 17, 2018Should You Have Video at Funerals? Many families and friends question the use of videos at funerals. While most of us are familiar with tribute videos at funeral services, not everyone is comfortable with the idea of having a videographer record the funeral service. However, recording a funeral is acceptable, and it can be very… View Article
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August 30, 2018Funeral Guest Book Inspiration A thoughtful way to personalize a memorial service is by looking at creative funeral guest book inspiration. Starting from the traditional guest book, all the way to modern funeral guest book styles, personalizing this element is a way to incorporate your loved one’s touch into his/her funeral. Maybe you are pre-planning… View Article
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