Celebration of Life Ideas

Meaningful Celebration of Life Ideas to Honor a Loved One

When someone we care about dies, our thoughts quickly turn to finding meaningful ways to celebrate the special times we shared with them. That’s where a Celebration of Life event comes in. Once you have decided to hold a Celebration of Life, it’s time to get planning. This article can help you first understand what […]



Celebration of Life or Funeral: What’s the difference?

When a loved one dies, we look for the perfect way to honor their life. We also want to give those left behind a way to say goodbye. Traditionally, society has turned to funeral services that are based on religious or cultural traditions as a way to pay tribute. But times change. As the world […]


Creating a Celebration of Life

When someone dies, we want the chance to say goodbye, honor their memory, and look for meaning in the death. Throughout history, we have turned to serve these purposes. And, without a doubt, holding a ceremony to memorialize someone we have lost holds an important place in the process of handling grief. While the need […]


Celebrations of Life

When someone dies, we want the chance to say goodbye, honor their memory, and look for meaning in their death. Holding a ceremony helps us to do all those things. Here, you'll find resources on everything from planning the event itself to incorporating unique touches that reflect the life of the deceased. Whether you envision a traditional service, a vibrant gathering, or something entirely different, our Celebration of Life pages will help you navigate the process with compassion and creativity. Regardless of the type of ceremony you have in mind, we can help you design a meaningful and personal Celebration of Life.



Prayers, Poems, and Quotes to Celebrate a Pet’s Life

When you experience the loss of a pet, spiritual writings can be helpful in offering comfort. Writing can offer comfort, whether it is a reference from a revered holy book such as the bible or an original prayer. They put what we are feeling into words and remind us that our faith is there when […]


Covering A Complete Life in a Eulogy

Delivering a eulogy can be very challenging. In a time of grief, it is difficult to know what to say and how to say it. It is important to talk about the life of the one who died, but it is impossible to talk about the deceased’s life from infancy to death in a four to seven minute speech. Therefore, you probably should not try to fit a complete lifetime in the eulogy. However, you can still reveal a complete life.


New Funeralwise Survey Shows Contrasting Funeral Choices

People Prefer Either a “Celebration of Life” or No Funeral At All Chicago, IL – The new survey conducted by Funeralwise.com revealed an important finding for the funeral industry – almost half of those surveyed would like a “celebration of life” ceremony versus only 11% that prefer a traditional funeral. Also, a startling fact came to light – over 30% do not want a funeral.


CHOOSING THE BEST FUNERAL INSURANCE

SPRING 2024 CHOOSING THE BEST FUNERAL INSURANCE When considering insurance to cover end-of-life expenses, it’s natural to wonder what the best funeral insurance is. It’s a reasonable question. But is it the right question? Let’s put it this way: When you shop for a homeowner’s policy, do you just pick an amount or do you […]


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