Funeral & Celebration Planning
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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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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What to Bring to a Celebration of Life: 17 Great Gift Ideas
Discover 17 great ideas for what to bring to a celebration of life. From DIY tributes to personalized ones, these offer comfort and honor the memory of a loved one.
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Ultimate Funeral, Reception & Wake Planning Guide
Discover creative and meaningful funeral, wake, and reception ideas to honor your loved one. From unique venues to themed memorials, plan a personal and heartfelt goodbye.
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