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  • Headstones & Memorials : What You Need to Consider  By : Mark Thomas Walters
    Your loved one is now at rest, you have said goodbye, and now is the time to create an everlasting tribute to them The question is, how do you decide which type of stone, what color lettering to use and what to say on the inscription
  • Joannie Rochette: Olympic Courage Despite Tragic Loss  By : Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D.
    Just hours after learning that her mother had died of a sudden massive heart attack, Canadian figure skater Joannie Rochette was back on the ice One of the favorites to win an Olympic medal, she practiced her jumps over and over again while her father watched with tears in his eyes
  • Funerals - Can You Remember How They Used to Be?  By : Mark Thomas Walters
    Funeral directing has come a long way since it first began to emerge as a profession more than two centuries ago For a long time, funerals were arranged by people who just did it part time alongside their day job, who often did it just because it had become their family's traditional role within the community
  • Death Clock- Watch Out! Your Life is Ticking Away  By : Felix Lehmann
    Have you ever wondered when you would die When you would have to say good bye to your near and dear ones
  • The Haitian Tragedy: Healing After the Death of Loved Ones  By : Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D.
    Days after a 70 earthquake devastated Port-au-Prince, the capital city of Haiti, family members battled for a proper burial of their loved ones
  • The Art of the Sympathy Message—Tips to Help You Show You Care  By : Steve Fadie
    Death is not a happy subject It is probably the most difficult occasion for sending a greeting card
  • Sympathy Wording – How to Ease the Writing Task  By : Bob Matthews
    Composing Sincere Sympathy Wording is Not an Easy Task

    Choosing sympathy wording for bereavement cards is never a simple matter You feel like you are “on the spot”
  • Sympathy Flowers - A Gesture of Extending Heartfelt Condolences  By : Adriana N.
    It's hard to say something when your friend or loved one is grieving and yet in some ways you wanted to show that you care and you are willing to offer them comfort One ideal choice of showing your concern is by giving them gift and let it speak for what your heart is saying in times of their lonely moment
  • Funeral Directors - How Their Role Has Changed  By : Mark Thomas Walters
    Today, more than ever before, the role of funeral directors has to evolve in order to keep up continual changes in cultural expectations The profession has come a long way since its beginnings, way back in the eighteenth century
  • Types of Flowers to Give at a Funeral  By : Adrianna Noton
    When providing support to a family at their loved one’s funeral, people will often give flowers Flowers have always been an important component of a funeral
  • Tips For Writing Better Words of Condolence  By : Steve Fadie
    When consoling those who have lost a loved one, all of us have a genuine desire to say something significant and supportive But somehow our minds rebel, all of our original thoughts dry up and we feel unable to write anything worthy of sharing
  • How to Keep Gravestones Looking at Their Best  By : Mark Thomas Walters
    The material of choice for gravestones today is generally granite, since it is durable and comes in a variety of crystalline textures and colors Bronze gravestones are also worth mentioning here though, as they are also a popular choice
  • The Death and Funeral of Michael Jackson  By : Mark Thomas Walters
    In March 2009, Michael Jackson announced his final ten shows at London's O2 Arena, but demand forced the residency to be extended to fifty nights, to commence on July 13th 2009 However, on June 25th 2009, the world stood still as news spread that Michael Jackson had died after a suffering cardiac arrest at his LA mansion
  • Why Was Haiti Hit So Hard?  By : Cherokee Billie
    So many people are asking why the country of Haiti was so devastated by an earthquake on January 12, 2010 We are always questioning these acts of nature and many people wonder how there can be a God who allows so much destruction, death, and unhappiness
  • Quality Varies in Cremation Urns  By : Todd Witengier
    Savvy consumers strive to find quality products at competitive prices To achieve this, many will employ the Internet to research products and seek out vendors from both traditional brick-and-mortar outlets and e-commerce alternatives
  • Gravestone Inscriptions - What Can You Learn From Them?  By : Mark Thomas Walters
    Tracing back, and learning about, the history of your family is a worthwhile thing for anyone to spend some time doing If this is something that interests you, then there are lots of places that you can find information about your ancestors, with local archives and personal records being good examples
  • Chinese Funeral Services  By : Mark Thomas Walters
    As in many cultures, burials are taken very seriously in Chinese society The prolonged mournings that arose from Confucius Chinese tradition are still the norm today, and those that do not follow that tradition, along with various other ones, as part of funeral proceedings are said to be risking the fortune and fate of the whole of the deceased's family
  • Islamic Funerals - The Role of the Family, Community and Funeral Director  By : Mark Thomas Walters
    It is a fundamental Islamic teaching that death, rather than being the end of someone's life, is the start of the third stage of it At the point of death, a person's soul is said to rise up within them
  • How to Find Out If Someone Died Or Where Someone is Buried  By : Steve Gee
    If you only have a name how do you find out if someone has died

    It's true that the less you know about someone then the harder it is to find them or to find out information about them but often it isn't impossible
  • Funeral Cover: Everything You Need to Know  By : Stephen Burton
    Planning for your funeral in advance (like getting funeral cover) may reduce the burden on your family and loved ones once you pass away Nobody likes to think about that they may not be here one day, and many of us don’t care about funeral cover because we will not be here, but think about the people and family that you are leaving behind
  • Dealing With Death on an Extended Business Trip  By : Lawrence J. Reaves
    When you are preparing an extended stay business trip, whether in your home country or abroad, it is common to draw up a contingency plan in order to prepare for certain problems that may occur along the way These problems may include what to do if you get separated from the group, if there is a natural disaster, and even in today’s uncertain world what to do in case of a terrorist attack
  • Death and Dying – Opportunity to Embrace Our Existential Self  By : Clare Mann
    When someone close to us dies, we have the opportunity to experience ourselves differently in ways we cannot anticipate Regardless of our relationship with the dead person, the resultant feelings and changing self-awareness offers profound ways in which to experience ourselves and others differently
  • Fatal Accidents: How Do Fatal Accident Claims Work?  By : Jessica A Parker
    The death of a family member is probably the worst thing any one of us will have to endure If the death was the result of a fatal accident, the shock and grief of a sudden, unexpected death will be very difficult to recover from
  • Baitrunner: Getting Shimano Reels From a Death in the Family  By : Robert Feuring
    Fishing has been around for a long time Millions of people, especially during earlier times, relied and survived on fishing as a main source of income and livelihood
  • Should I Believe In Life After Death?  By : Keith Ward
    This is a question that has been asked many times and everyone has a different answer The belief in reincarnation has existed for centuries
  • What to Expect From an Out of Body Experience  By : Keith Ward
    Have you ever had an out of body (OBE) experience Sometimes when you are just about to enter sleep, in the twilight area between drifting off and waking have you experienced a jumping sensation that woke you
  • How I Communicate With The Deceased  By : Cherokee Billie
    One of the most frequently asked questions that I receive is: Is it possible to communicate with a loved one who has passed away and, if so, how to do it Loved ones usually try to get messages through to us to let us know how they are doing
  • Life and After Life  By : Cherokee Billie
    Lately because of so many celebrities passing away, such as Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, to name a few, I have been asked many questions about life and death Death is a universal experience
  • The Ghost Of Michael Jackson  By : Cherokee Billie
    There is a video that was shown on the Larry King show on CNN recently where the camera crew was going through Neverland and they captured a ghostly image walking through a room This video can now be seen on YouTube
  • 3 Reflections When Writing a Eulogy For Mother  By : Hal Stevens
    When most people think of “home,” the first thought is of our mother The mother is the foundation of comfort, the supplier of food, of praise, of warmth, of love
  • 3 Thoughts When Writing a Sibling Eulogy  By : Hal Stevens
    As youths, we frequently fight with our brothers and sisters It’s just the normal order of things
  • 3 Things to Think About When Writing a Father’s Eulogy  By : Hal Stevens
    Losing parent is painful regardless of your age or your relationship with that parent There’s a part of us that will always feel like a child, no matter how full-grown or sophisticated we become and despite our age
  • 5 Added Tips For Writing a Traditional Eulogy  By : Hal Stevens
    If you’re thinking about going with the conventional style of writing a speech for the eulogy you’re going to deliver, I’d like to present some tips that will help you

    Take some time alone to sit down in a quiet place and reflect
  • 4 Main Explanations On Why More People Are Choosing Cremation  By : Hal Stevens
    1 People are enjoying a longer life (the average life expectancy for men is 73
  • 5 Commonly Asked Questions And Answers Concerning Cremation  By : Hal Stevens
    • How does cremation work Does the body turn to ash
  • 5 Steps In The Process Of Cremation  By : Hal Stevens
    Not many people want to dwell on the technicalities of death but we do need to be educated about it so that we are fully conscious of the choices we’ve made and what they mean

    In this section, I will talk about the basic steps of a cremation which I have divided into five distinct phases
  • Cremation Or Burial – Carbon Emissions And The Environment  By : Hal Stevens
    There is no denying the evidence that cremation is becoming a popular alternative to burial And, more funeral homes and cemeteries are joining the trend of “green burials” which don’t use harmful chemicals in preparing the body
  • Online Memorials – Selection Based On Website Features  By : Hal Stevens
    Just like everyone deserves a proper and fitting funeral and burial/cremation, your departed loved ones deserve a high quality online memorial In these times when we have the ability to share our memories with family, friends, co-workers and others we need to make an online memorial part of the funeral and grieving process
  • The Effectiveness of Sample Eulogies  By : Dirk Daggler
    It is but natural to feel devastated about the passing of a loved one Upon witnessing the death of a loved one, we are embraced wit so much pain, mourning and sometimes depression
  • Burial Options: Choosing a Funeral Casket  By : Ben Nystrom
    When someone close to you dies, the process of arranging a burial or memorial ceremony, as well as all the other aspects that come with the death of a loved one, can be overwhelming One aspect of planning a funeral or ceremony that should not cause you stress is deciding on the type of casket or burial vessel for your loved one
  • The Silent Killer  By : Todd A. Smith
    “Every 10 minutes someone in the US
  • Palliative Care and Other End of Life Plans  By :
    The older one gets, the more important it is to start an open, honest discussion on end-of-life preparations with your family and doctors Most people put off discussing the tougher questions related to passing on:

    --- How would I like to spend my remaining days
  • Saying More With a Memorial Poem  By :
    Planning a funeral service is no easy task, as people are weary and uncertain during such an emotional time Finding ways in which to express thoughts and feelings is difficult when there are no perfect words to say
  • Grief Support: Helping the Bereaved During the Holidays  By : Ben Herman
    The bereaved need the support, encouragement and time of their family and friends during the holiday season to help calm their thought and comfort their souls The grieving often try to maintain the same level of activity as they have in past years even though they may not be mentally and physically ready to do all of the usual activities – holiday parties, family get-togethers, shopping and meal preparation
  • Funeral Planning: Selecting a Grave Marker or Headstone  By :
    The gravesite marker is a permanent fixture; a tribute that will be seen and remembered for eternity It is therefore important to give thought to choosing the right marker for your family members
  • Funeral Speeches 101: Making the Best Funeral Speech  By : Margaret Marquisi
    Funeral speeches can also be called a Eulogy Eulogy refers to a speech being delivered at a memorial service
  • What Happens to Our Loved Ones When They Die a Violent Death?  By : Melissa H. Van Rossum
    With all the news lately about violent attacks, including Ann Pressly, the news anchor from Little Rock, Arkansas who was beaten to death and the members of Jennifer Hudson’s family who was killed, people are naturally wondering what happens to a loved one when they die a violent death

    I’ve met several ghosts who died from violent attacks
  • Express Your Condolences With Funeral Flowers  By : A Nutt
    When a loved one departs, it is always a distressing time and soon thoughts are turning towards funeral arrangements and remembrance For those who have been touched by the life of an individual who has gone on to their final rest, there seems to be no way we can express what the person meant to us during their time on this earth
  • Give a Eulogy Speech That Will Be Remembered For Years to Come  By : Margaret Marquisi
    One of the most poignant memories a person can have is a eulogy speech for a loved one that celebrated their life, and helped the survivor to focus on the life they lived, and not their departure If you can deliver a eulogy speech that will help a person to have that experience, then you have fulfilled your duty to the survivor and to the departed
  • Choosing Funeral Music  By :
    Funeral music can be an excellent way to truly capture the essence and spirit of your loved one Though usually played softly, the music at a funeral can also shape the ceremony by reminding mourners of the type of person they have lost
  • The Five Stage of Grief  By : Nathan Martyn
    Losing someone close to us is never easy In her 1969 book titled, "On Death and Dying", Elisabeth Kubler-Ross lists the five stages of grief that most of us experience when we go through this situation
  • Online Mourning  By : Nathan Martyn
    In the world of Internet connections and email communications, keeping in touch has become much simpler This is even true when a loved one dies and we want to share our grief with friends and family members across the miles
  • Five Tips For Writing an Obituary  By : Nathan Martyn
    When someone dies, it is important to tell those who might have known the person This is usually done in the form of an obituary that is published in the local newspaper or on the Internet
  • Is a Loved One Trying to Reach You From the Other Side? 5 Ways to Know For Sure  By : Melissa Van Rossum
    Our deceased loved ones reach out to us constantly, and they do it in every way they possibly can They want us to feel their presence so we’ll know that they are well and that they are not gone
  • Why Ghosts Stay Around After Their Death, And 5 Ways You Can Avoid Making the Same Mistake  By : Melissa Van Rossum
    Ghosts are people who, after their death, choose not to cross over to the Other Side, for various reasons Sometimes they've died a tragic death and they don't recognize that they're dead
  • The Mothers of Section Sixty  By : Julie Redstone
    They come each Sunday with their flowers and beach chairs, their photos and mementos of times now past, to sit by the beloved headstones that mark the last resting place of their warrior sons or daughters, these women of Section Sixty Despite the fact that Arlington National Cemetery has strict regulations regarding decorating trees that stand amongst the headstones, or leaving pictures and sweet remembrances at the gravesites, these mothers leave them nonetheless, even knowing that in a week, or two, or three, they will be swept away by the ground's caretakers, and that they will come back afterward with new pictures, new flowers, new love
  • Religious Perspectives of Death  By : Mike Vines
    Death, both to the living and to the dying, means many different things To some extent the meaning is different from person to person but many times our thoughts are based on our religion
  • The Tragedy Of Suicide  By : Mike Vines
    Having someone that you love commit suicide is one of the most painful human experiences imaginable It is a sort of grief that is hard to imagine unless you are aware of the victim’s circumstances or know them personally
  • Online Memorials: Sharing A Loved One's Story In A Virtual World  By :
    We all want to live a life that has an impact on the people around us and the family that comes after us Often times the best way to learn about those around us, our family history and those people that shaped our lives, is by reading their life story
  • Settling The Estate Of A Deceased Loved One  By : VitalChek Staff
    The time after the death of a parent, spouse or other family member can be filled with intense emotions of grief With the stress of planning a funeral and memorial service, it can be easy to lose track of the business of wrapping up personal affairs and settling a deceased loved one’s estate
  • What Happens When We Die?  By : Happy Riches
    The one question that everybody needs answered would have to be: What happens when I die

    Do you know what happens when you die
  • How To Say Goodbye Using Memorial Service Poems  By :
    Death is not an easy subject for anyone to discuss or cope with Often your emotions are so stirred up that it can be very difficult to come up with words of condolence for those that need them
  • A Sympathy Gift Can Say More Than Words Can Express  By : Jacoba Fenny
    No one likes it when someone that they care about is suffering in any way Whether it is because they have experienced a loss or if their health is not as strong as it should be, it is up to us as family and friends to do what we can to help ease their burden

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