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How Can I Personalize My Loved One’s Funeral?

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After a loved one dies, funeral planning may feel overwhelming, especially if it’s your first time doing it. It’s understandable if you feel lost and confused because you could also be in mourning. Even professional event planners may find it hard to know where to start if they have to plan for the memorial services of a loved one. If you’re in this situation, fret not because there are many thoughtful ways to celebrate the life of a departed loved one.  Read more

Funeral Song: Left and Right

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Left and Right by Charlie Puth and Jungkook

Song Lyrics

Memories follow me left and right

I can feel you over here, I can feel you over here

You take up every corner of my mind (what you gon’ do now?)

Ever since the d-day y-you went away (no, I don’t know how) Read more

How To Write a Meaningful Obituary That People Will Read From Start to Finish?

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Writing an obituary for a loved one can feel overwhelming. An obituary is akin to a eulogy, with the difference is the former is printed in newspapers or posted online while the latter is often spoken at funerals. They both pay homage to the deceased to honor the life that once was and to say a poignant goodbye. 

If you’re tasked to write the obituary, it can be difficult to find the right words. It’s daunting to assess what important details you want to include while you are mourning and dealing with grief. Besides, how can you fully encapsulate the person’s whole life and do justice to their legacy in just a few short paragraphs?  Read more

Top 5 funeral songs to honor the death of a friend

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Losing a dear friend is just as debilitating as losing a blood relative. After all, friends are akin to a family member that you get to choose. The grief you feel may be just as intense as the relatives of the deceased, but the sad part is mourning close friends often overlooked by condoling guests. Typically, they immediately give words of comfort or perform thoughtful gestures for the immediate family.  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

How Far is Heaven by Kitty Well

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How far is heaven?

Let’s go tonight, I want my daddy to hold me tight.

 

A little girl was waiting for her daddy one day

It was time to meet him, when she heard her mommy say

Come to mommy darling, please do not cry

Daddy’s gone to heaven, way up in the sky Read more

What is the most played song at a funeral

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rose-pink-colors-3202080_640Though planning a loved one’s funeral services can be a daunting task, you can make it an extra memorable event with the right music. After all, music is not just sound. It is in itself a universal language that’s renowned for soothing the soul. In fact, it is so powerful that it can transcend languages. Read more

How Far is Heaven by Kitty Well

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cloud skyHow far is heaven?
Let’s go tonight, I want my daddy to hold me tight.

A little girl was waiting for her daddy one day
It was time to meet him, when she heard her mommy say
Come to mommy darling, please do not cry
Daddy’s gone to heaven, way up in the sky Read more

What Should You Not Do at a Funeral? Top 10 Don’ts

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It is important to remember proper funeral etiquette because good manners make a world of difference to someone who is grieving. Unfortunately, funeral directors share that there are instances where fights have erupted in front of the casket while toppling over the funeral flowers. Please do your best to refrain from disorderly conduct because a funeral is already a difficult time for the bereaved family members. Read more

Swing low sweet chariot ~ English Rugby Anthem

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Swing low, sweet chariot,
Comin’ for to carry me home;
Swing low, sweet chariot,
Comin’ for to carry me home.
I looked over Jordan,
And what did I see,
Comin’ for to carry me home,
A band of angels comin’ after me,
Comin’ for to carry me home.

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