“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 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 […]
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
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 […]
Making funeral arrangements can be difficult. The uncomfortable feelings, the stressful and sad moments can be expected. Not many people know what exactly to do when that moment arrives. It’s not easy to choose the right person to make the End of Life arrangements with so many things going on. Funeral directors are chosen to […]
A lot of us are uncomfortable talking about death. In fact, many wish that they never have to experience it or never find the need to talk about it. After all, we do want our loved ones to never leave us. As for us, death is the last thing on our minds especially when we […]
Death and loss are inevitable in life. Despite many of us dreading it, one day, we must face the music, along with our loved ones. Each of us has different ways of dealing with death and dying. Some choose to spend some time on their own while others prefer celebrating the deceased’s life through more […]
We all have to depart from this world sometime. Those who get the chance, waste no time sharing their final thoughts and uttering their final words. Some are filled with wisdom and enlightenment; others may regret what they said in the afterlife.
The leaves must turn The wind must blow The heart must learn When it’s time for the heart to let go But when I think of you My heart knows why I don’t know how to say goodbye
We live in a beautifully diverse world. From religious and cultural practices to a plethora of beliefs, it’s what defines us a group and society. For one, burials and funeral traditions vary from one country to the next. In fact, there are plenty of strange albeit fascinating funeral traditions around the world that continue to […]
