Eco-friendly farewells: Do I have green funeral options?

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When it comes to planning a funeral, there is a growing trend towards eco-friendly options. As more people become conscious of their impact on mother earth, many are seeking ways to ensure that even their final farewell can be a sustainable one. From natural burials to eco-friendly caskets, there are several green funeral options available that allow individuals to make environmentally responsible choices when it comes to funeral services. In this article, let’s explore some of these options. Read more

How Do I Grieve During The Holiday Season?

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The holidays can be bittersweet if you’ve just recently celebrated the funeral services of a loved one. In fact, even if the funeral ceremonies happened a decade ago, you can still feel melancholic during the holiday season because of a noticeably empty seat.  Read more

Goodbye My Lover (James Blunt)

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Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
‘Cause I saw the end before we’d begun,
Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won.

So I took what’s mine by eternal right.
Took your soul out into the night.
It may be over but it won’t stop there,
I am here for you if you’d only care. Read more

Funeral Service Etiquette 101: The Do’s And The Don’ts

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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

Best Sympathy Gifts For Those Who Recently Lost A Loved One

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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

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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

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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

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“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

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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

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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