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A Quick Overview Of Proper Funeral Etiquette
Funerals are emotionally complex, and knowing how to act can present a challenge, or at least be confusing. Issues such as what...
Guide: How To Invite People To A Funeral Or Memorial Service
Once the funeral or memorial service has been scheduled, you'll want to invite people to the service and let them know when and...
Guide: Hiring A Musician, Soloist, Or Band
Many people choose to incorporate music or songs into a funeral or memorial service. This can take the form of a church choir, a...
10 Things To Do After A Death
It’s a difficult time, emotions are raw and there’s a lot to organize.
Eulogies, Tributes, And Other Speeches
A eulogy is a speech given at a funeral to fondly remember the life of the person who died. In addition to eulogies, there are...
Three Important Things To Know About Choosing Pallbearers
Pallbearers help to carry or escort the casket at the funeral. There are generally 6 to 8 pallbearers at a funeral, and you can...
What Does A Funeral Conductor Or Funeral Officiant Do?
The role of the funeral conductor is to preside over the funeral or memorial service.
Funeral, Graveside Service, Or Memorial Service?
There are three types of ceremonies for remembering someone who has died: funerals, graveside services, and memorial services.
How To Choose Music For Your Funeral Or Memorial Service
Many people choose to incorporate music and singing into a funeral or memorial service. At your funeral or memorial service,...
Choosing A Funeral Conductor Or Officiant In Advance
The role of the conductor or officiant is to preside over the funeral or memorial service.
What Personal Items Should You Bring To A Funeral?
If you will be providing the funeral venue with personal objects, such as photographs, guestbooks, or other personal items,...
Who Has The Right To Make Funeral Decisions?
In some situations the party responsible for making decisions about the funeral can be unclear and even contested.
What To Expect When Attending A Religious Funeral
If the funeral will be held at a religious place of worship or will follow religious traditions, you may want to learn a little...
How To Sign The Guestbook At A Funeral Or Memorial Service
Many people set out guestbooks at funerals and memorial services to have a record of who attended the service.
A Quick Overview Of Funerals
A funeral is a ceremony for memorializing someone who has died.
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Military Funeral Customs Explained
Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Source: National Parks Service)
Memorial Day is a time to honor all the men and women in...
Why Do We Have Funerals?
It's traditional to have a funeral or memorial service when someone dies. But why? What purpose does a funeral serve? Check...
4 Tips for Successfully Speaking at a Funeral
Public speaking is really hard for most of us. Speaking at a funeral, when emotions are heightened, can feel even more...