Amigos Para Siempre (Friends for Life) performed by Sara Brightman and Jose Carreras
[Sarah:]
I don’t have to say
A word to you
You seem to know
Whatever mood
I’m going through
Feels as though
I’ve known you forever Read more
Archive for year: 2017
Funeral Service Etiquette 101: The Do’s And The Don’ts
What you say or do in a funeral service can have an impact on those who are grieving. That is why it behooves you to get to know the standard and accepted funeral service etiquette so that you won’t be a nuisance when you attend one. Funerals are a part of this world and at any one time in your life, you would be called upon to attend one. You should know what is and what is not expected of you when that time comes. Here is introductory information on how you need to conduct yourself in funeral services. Read more
What Are Your Options For Funding A Funeral Service?
You don’t need to be in a quandary when it comes to funding a funeral service. There are many options available for you today so it is needless for you to worry about the availability of money. Aside from the usual methods of financing such activity, new innovative methods have been developed to ease the financial burden of those who are already grieving because of the loss of a loved one. To help you get out of this financially trying situation, here are some options that you can use for funding a funeral service. Read more
Best Sympathy Gifts For Those Who Recently Lost A Loved One
Alleviating the grief of those who recently lost their loved one can be done in different ways. You can give them your condolences, or you can express your sympathies in a concrete way by giving gifts that are designed for such occasions. There are many sympathy gifts available in the market and if you are not familiar with them, you will have a hard time choosing the right gift. Here are some suggestions on the best sympathy gifts that you can give to a person who has recently lost a loved one. Read more
“Back Home Again” – performed by John Denver
There’s a storm across the valley, clouds are rollin’ in
The afternoon is heavy on your shoulders
There’s a truck out on the four lane, a mile or more away
The whinin’ of his wheels just makes it colder Read more
Chris Cornell of Soundgarden and Audioslave Found Dead On May 18, 2017
Chris Connell, the frontman of Audioslave and Soundgarden was found dead in the early hours of May 18, 2017. He was 52 at the time and has just performed in a concert the previous night. His last performance was a sort of reunion with his original band, Soundgarden, which was held in Detroit. According to the authorities, he apparently killed himself in his hotel room at the MGM Grand Detroit, after his concert with the band. The Medical Examiner at the Wayne County Office ruled his death as suicide by hanging. Read more
Celebration Of Life Ideas You Might Want To Consider
“The times they are a-changin’,” so says Bob Dylan in one of his songs in the 1960s. This concept is aptly illustrated by the way funerals services have evolved nowadays. Do you know that funeral services are now more like wedding ceremonies? Yes, that’s true. Funeral services are no longer somber events where you bid the dearly departed in a very formal and structured way. They have now evolved from a seemingly religious ceremony with sacred music to the more open and cheerful celebration of life of the recently departed. Funeral services have somehow changed to adapt to the needs of a society that possesses a different concept of life and death. Read more
Coping With Death After Everyone Has Left After The Funeral
The loss of a loved one is somehow mitigated by relatives and friends during the wake. But it is after the funeral that makes death a shattering experience to those who are left behind. Friends and families from all over quickly flock to the orphaned to make the initial shock more bearable. However, once the funeral services are over, the real fight for sanity begins. This is the time when the bereaved really need something to hold on to since they are essentially left alone to nurse their feelings of loss. If you are in such a situation, you can use the following life-strategies to help you cope with death after everyone has left the funeral. Read more
How NOT to Behave At a Funeral
The Comfort and Sweetness of Peace
After the clouds, the sunshine,
after the winter, the spring,
after the shower, the rainbow,
for life is a changeable thing.
After the night, the morning,
bidding all darkness cease,
after life’s cares and sorrows,
the comfort and sweetness of peace.
Helen Steiner Rice Read more
What is Hospice care?
Death is not something most people like to talk about. Thinking of the death of your loved one can give rise to many emotional and spiritual issues. It’s not an easy topic to talk about when it comes to family and caretakers. When death is approaching we either sulk in grief, losing hope, fear leaving everyone or we live bravely till the end. Hospice is a gift to help grieving families share the end of life experience with personal care. Family members appreciate the support and care given to them by the Hospice staff in facilitating a peaceful death. Read more
