“The Simpsons” voice actress Marcia Wallace dies, 70
Heaven will be a much funnier place now with the passing of Marcia Wallace, voice actress and comedienne, on October 25, 2013 at the age of 70. Read more
Character Actor Ed Lauter dies at 74
Hollywood mourns the loss of yet another prolific actor, Ed Lauter.
The native of Long Beach, New York discovered that he has contracted mesothelioma in May, his publicist told the Associated Press. Mesothelioma is a terminal form of cancer commonly caused by the exposure to asbestos. He died on October 16, 2013 in his Los Angeles home at the age of 74. Read more
The Most Unforgettable Movie Funerals in Cinema
If you have been to a funeral, you probably know that is’ not always the most pleasant experience, especially if the deceased is a big part of your life. You probably won’t see anyone smiling.
But in movie scenes set in funeral homes and cemeteries, however, different scenarios can play out. Some can be tear-inducing, while others can be comical. But one thing’s for sure: they can either be memorable or forgettable. Read more
Turning A Funeral Into a Life Celebration
Memorials are made to commemorate the deceased and have them remembered all throughout the years to come. There are many ways in expressing memorials for the deceased. Usually, the memorial is styled according to the tastes of the deceased for it to show a bit of personality. Read more
Setting up donations through a memorial account
Flowers sent to the funeral homes have always been the most commonly accepted way of expressing sympathy and condolences to the bereaved family members. Read more
The Pros of a Direct Burial
Most people are only aware of the traditional form of funeral where there is a full- service type of ceremony. Although many individuals still prefer the customary funeral, budget constraints and increasing prices of burial essentials have opened the options of the consumers to look for cheaper alternatives. One of them is the direct form of burial. Read more
Great Ideas for Memorable Eulogies
When you feel deeply towards a person who just passed away, it is often difficult to find the right words to say when asked to give a speech during the memorial service. Read more
How important is a Ritual in Funerals?
There are a number of times in your life where difficult circumstances and situations can hamper your normal flow of activities. An example of these situations is the death of a family member. Read more
Remembering Cory Monteith’s Legacy
Although Cory Monteith was still 31 years old when he died and he hasn’t been in the showbiz industry for a very long period of time, he is still considered one of the most promising actors of this generation. This is also because of the popularity of the show ‘Glee’ which helped Cory Monteith catapult his career to the next level. Read more
Preparing for a Child’s Funeral
Although death will always be very difficult to accept no matter what the age of the deceased is, having a child in the family die will always have a bigger impact to the people because of the regret that the kid will never be able to experience what life has to offer. Read more
