Funeral & Celebration Planning

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Traditional or Trendy: Which Funeral Service is Best for Your Family?

Losing a loved one can be a challenging experience, and there are important choices to make in the immediate aftermath.

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  Conversations about Death: Real People, Real Talk, Real Help

  Our new video series, Conversations About Death, features honest and compassionate discussions with experts in end-of-life care. Watch it on YouTube today.

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  What is 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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  How Communities Mourn, Heal Together

  Discover how communities come together to mourn, heal, and create change after tragedy. Learn about collective grief, shared rituals, and steps to cope with loss.

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  Understanding the ‘Grieving Body’

  Grief impacts the body in real, measurable ways. Expert Mary-Frances O’Connor, Ph.D., explains how and what can help.

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  Celebrating a Mother’s Life: Funeral and Obituary Ideas

  Honor your mother, grandmother, stepmother, or maternal figure with thoughtful obituary guidance and funeral ideas to celebrate her life and love.

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  Honoring a Father’s Life: Obituary and Funeral Ideas

  Create a meaningful tribute for your father, grandfather, stepfather, or father figure with obituary tips and funeral ideas that reflect his life and legacy.

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  7 Important Things to Know About Haitian Funerals

  Discover 7 important Haitian funeral customs, from Catholic-Voodoo blended rites to funeral processions, spirit rituals, and dress code etiquette.

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  What Is an Elegy? Definition, Examples & How It Differs from a Eulogy

  Learn the meaning of an elegy, the difference between an elegy and a eulogy, famous examples, and how to write an elegy for a funeral or memorial.

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  Honoring Life and Ancestors: Asian Funeral Traditions

  Discover Vietnamese, Filipino, Thai, and Japanese funeral customs rooted in respect, remembrance, and spiritual beliefs.

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  12 Best Memorial Video Ideas to Honor a Loved One

  Discover the most meaningful memorial video ideas, from photos and music to quotes and themes, to help you celebrate a loved one’s life with grace and love.

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  Livestreams to Legacy Tech, How to Plan a Virtual Funeral

  Discover 12 thoughtful ways to plan a virtual funeral. Learn how livestreams, memorial videos, and digital keepsakes can help you honor a loved one from anywhere.

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  20 Beautiful Funeral Songs to Honor a Loved One

  Explore 20 of the best funeral songs—including secular, Scottish, Beatles, and religious options—to help you create a meaningful tribute for your loved one.

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