Featured FAQ: What is the Value of a Funeral?
The most important meaning of a funeral is honoring the life of a loved one and providing a safe and supportive venue for family and friends to express their grief and offer support to on
Read MoreElie Wiesel: A Voice For Peace Dies at 87
Nobel laureate and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel was laid to rest after a private service at the Fifth Avenue Synagogue in New York City on Sunday, July 3, following his death the previous da
Read MoreThe Greatest, Muhammad Ali, was Celebrated in Death as He was Admired in Life
Muhammad Ali, the heavyweight champion in the ring and “The People’s Champion” in the world, was laid to rest in Louisville, Kentucky following his death at age 74 on June 3 in Phoenix, A
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: How Do I Write a Fitting Eulogy?
The days following a loved one’s passing is a naturally emotional time for those left behind, and writing a eulogy may seem daunting. But it is a great honor and a final act of love you can be
Read MoreFamous Funerals to Inspire Us
Whether it is a funeral procession for a head of state attended by many thousands, a private service for a high-tech visionary, or a nation in mourning for a beloved literary figure, the eulog
Read MoreWomen in Funeral Service On the Rise
As March is Women’s History Month, we’d like to acknowledge and honor the increasing number of women choosing to work as funeral directors, funeral celebrants, and funeral planners. In what wa
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: What is a Funeral Celebrant?
A Funeral Celebrant is a trained and certified non-clergy professional who officiates at funerals, helping families without a particular church affiliation, to create a personal and meaningful
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: Why is a Viewing Important
One of the most important purposes of a funeral is to provide the opportunity to say a final farewell to a loved one in a safe and supportive setting. Having the chance to view the deceased b
Read MoreFascinating Funeral Customs from Around the World
Every society has created and practiced their own form of remembrance and care of the dead. Different cultures around the world commemorate death with their own distinctive traditions, whether
Read MoreFeatured FAQ: What is a Green Funeral
A green funeral involves conducting final arrangements and burial of the deceased in ways that cause minimal environmental impact as well as restore and conserve the environment.
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