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.
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10 Most Popular Stories of 2024
Discover Afterall's top 10 articles of 2024, covering Veterans’ funeral traditions, tax tips for widows, green burial trends, and personal stories of grief and healing. Explore what resonated most with our readers this year.
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10 Myths About Cremation Debunked
Discover the truth behind common misconceptions about cremation. Our article debunks 10 widespread myths, providing clear and accurate information to help you make informed decisions during a difficult time.
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11 Popular African American Funeral Traditions
Discover 11 meaningful African American funeral traditions, from homegoing services to spirituals, and how Black funerals honor life, faith, and culture.
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24 Psalms for Funerals and Memorials: Comfort, Faith, and Healing
24 comforting Psalms for funerals, memorials, and graveside services across Catholic, Jewish, Anglican, and Protestant traditions.
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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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A Guide to Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead)
Discover the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), honoring departed loved ones with altars, food, and celebrations.
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A Guide to Financial Authority and Charitable Giving
Learn how to manage finances after a loss, the legal responsibilities, and how to make a meaningful donation to charity in someone's name.
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8 Tips for What to Wear to a Spring Funeral
Deciding what to wear to a funeral is more challenging in the spring or summer. You want to avoid being distracted by uncomfortable clothing for the weather yet remain respectful of the occasion and the surroundings. To help you prepare, we put together eight quick tips on what to wear to a warm-weather memorial.
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Veterans' Burial Benefits: A Comprehensive Guide
Explore our comprehensive guide to Veterans' Burial Benefits and learn how the U.S. government honors the service of veterans with funeral and burial supports. This guide covers eligibility, VA burial allowances, military honors, and more, providing essential information to help alleviate the financial and emotional burdens of planning a veteran's funeral.
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What a Death Certificate Reveals and Why You Need One
With passing comes paperwork. High on the checklist after the death of a parent or loved one will be securing a death certificate, which some call the “most important legal document in existence.”
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What Are Professional Mourners and Why Do They Exist?
Discover the ancient and modern role of professional mourners around the world, from Egypt to the U.S., and why this unique funeral tradition still exists today.
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What Does a Pallbearer Do?
Learn what a pallbearer does, who to choose, and what to expect. This guide covers pallbearer duties, etiquette, and tips for first-timers at funerals or memorials.
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