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Funeral Questions

Proper standing/seating for immediate family (Funeral Etiquette)

My father in law passed recently. The line up of how we walked into the church and how we sat has b…

death certificates for moslem person (Funeral Customs)

Does the funeral home require a signed death certificate before they retrieve a body of a moslem cl…

Overcharged for Funeral? (Funeral Expenses, Funeral Planning Issues)

My mother in law was buried last week. The funeral home charged the family over $12,000.00. This di…

Multiple parents in Eulogy (Funeral Planning Issues, Obituaries/Eulogies)

How do you include multiple parents in a eulogy that shows respect and endearment? I have a loving …

Viewing the deceased (Funeral Issues)

Hi my lovely 44 year old auntie passed away suddenly and had to have lots of tests on her body afte…

Wicca Funeral (Funeral Customs)

I’d like to know more about a Wicca funeral for a class project. Do you have prayers you say before…

Who to include in planning of deceased’s celebration of life? (Family Issues, Funeral Planning Issues)

Should an adult child of a deceased parent consult with the deceased’s out of state siblings …

Communicate with my pet buddy (Pet Loss)

I had a pet name buddy who was 3 months old and he left us yesterday. He was labrador dog. Can you …

Inquiring about the Funeral Director profession (funeral industry)

After reading the interview with Josh Slocum where he states that “Nobody needs to go to scho…

Funeral Etiquette with 2nd Marriage (Family Issues, Funeral Etiquette)

My ex wife and I have been divorced for 23 years recently our daughter passed. I am married to my c…

Advance Directives (Family Issues)

If I opt for a Living Will over a Medical POA, will my children be relieved not to have to make the…

Cremation burial at cemetery (Cemetery Questions, Cremation Questions)

I am planning my fathers cremation burial and have questions about cemetery fees.  He will be …

Ex funeral (Family Issues)

Hello I hope you can help Should I go with my wife to her ex husbands funeral She has 2 sons Ages 2…

Military vs First Responder Funerals (Funeral Customs)

Can you please explain the following to me: Police, Fire, and EMS Funeral Customs: “Casket Wa…

Advice (Flowers/Donations, Funeral Etiquette)

Hello, My father is in the last stages of his terminal illness. It has been an emotional time becau…

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