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When planning a memorial service, you may want to include a photo board or digital photo slideshow to honor the life your loved one lived. Choosing the right pictures can be overwhelming. Our expert memorial planners put together this list of things to consider to...

It is not always possible to hold a funeral service immediately after a loved one has died. Sometimes, services are delayed so that family members can travel from far away to attend, or there may even be the need to transport the body for burial somewhere else. In...

The National Funeral Directors Association predicts that by 2040 nearly 87% of people will opt for cremation instead of a casket burial. As the number of people choosing cremation rises, so do the options for what to do with cremated remains. Many people decide to go...

Losing a loved one is never easy. Knowing their bodily presence is no longer with you can bring extreme grief. The emotions that you experience when you lose a friend or family member can make it difficult to even plan a funeral or memorial service, let alone endure...

As a parent of a young child, you may be unsure if your son or daughter is emotionally ready to attend a funeral, or if they will benefit from the sense of closure we experience as adults. Let's set aside your child's capacity to behave at grown-up gatherings for a...

Eulogizing a loved one is a great honor. Whether you've been asked to write a eulogy for the funeral of a friend, relative or colleague, it can be difficult to know where to start. You want to authentically honor the unique characteristics of this person in a way...

The right funeral home makes all the difference when planning funeral services for yourself or a loved one. It can be a difficult choice with many aspects to consider. To help you make an educated choice, we’ve created this simple guide to selecting the funeral home...

The expression of grief that comes from losing someone takes many forms in various cultures and communities. These traditions and rituals help people find comfort and closure while honoring their loved ones. Here we take a brief look at common funeral service...

You've probably heard of or encountered a funeral director without knowing. The grieving process is usually daunting to navigate, especially if it's up to you to make all the funeral arrangements. In such times, you need a professional caregiver to express your...

To most people, a casket, also known as a coffin, means more than just a funerary box containing the deceased person's body. The casket may contain unique features or be customized as you wish to represent the individual. This, at times, makes it overwhelming when...