Funeral customs and superstitions that persists today

bird on window sillAmong all life events, nothing is more riddled with superstitions than death.  Certain rituals are performed in burial or funeral services to keep evil spirits out and avoid tragedies to befall on the living.   Read more

Commemorating the life of the deceased through funeral favors

funeral favorsA lot of people tend to forget that funeral services are meant to celebrate the life of the deceased.  As a result, people often tend to think that in funerals, they are supposed to be somber and weepy.  That shouldn’t have to be the case. Read more

Coping with grief during Valentine’s day

funeral flowersFor someone grieving for the loss of a spouse, Valentines day can be a sad and lonely day.  Heart-shaped boxes of chocolates, red roses and champagne will bring about a feeling of cold nostalgia and desolation instead of that usual warm and fuzzy feeling. Read more

Iconic Child Star Shirley Temple Black Dies at 85

Shirley-temple-ca-1936-everettPeople remember her as the brown-eyed and be-dimpled little sweetheart who warmed the hearts of movie-goers circa Depression Era.  Shirley Temple, the most popular child star of all time, died on February 10, 2014.  The family won’t disclose the cause of death.  She was 85. Read more

“Partridge Family” actor passed away at 82

Actor Dave Madden dies at 82Comic actor Dave Madden passed away on January 16, 2014 in Jacksonville, Florida, after combating with complications brought about by myelodysplastic syndrome.  He was 82. Read more

“Gilligan’s Island” actor, Russel Johnson dead at 89

russell-johnson-480x360Fans and cast members of the popular 1960’s sitcom, Gilligan’s Island, mourn the death of actor Russell Johnson at the age of 89Read more

Legendary actor, Peter O’Toole Passes away at 81

Peter O'Toole Hollywood says goodbye to yet another rare gem, Peter O’Toole of the Lawrence of Arabia fame.  O’Toole passed away on December 14, 2013 in Wellington Hospital in England, following a long illness.  He was 81 years old. Read more

Paul Walker dead at 40

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Tinsel town mourns the loss of another promising actor.  Paul Walker, 40, passed away in a tragic car accident on November 30, 2013 at approximately 3:30 P.M., PST Read more

Paying it forward in memory of your loved one

random acts of kindness in memory ofDedicating funeral songs, or bringing funeral flowers to the grave site is one way of commemorating your loved ones. But did you know that there is a better way to honor their memory? Read more

Forgive the dear one before it’s too late

rain falling reflecting on a deathAn adult daughter listens to the tune one of her mother’s funeral songs played by the radio station. She watched the rain gently patter against the flat window pane of her solitary room, the room where she and her mom used to play patty-cakes and dolls when she was a toddler. As her memories of her mom visited her, she felt the chill of the cool spring rain seep deeper into her skin. Read more